Too Sweet for IBD

For all that a patient recently told me that their GI doctor dismissed the effects of their diet on their Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) symptoms, a recent study demonstrates a likely mechanism by which sugar worsens IBD severity.  With around 3 million or more in the United States suffering from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis,…

Pesticides, Autism and ADHD

In another research summary review from my recent MedMAPS conference (see prior blogs for more details and summaries), researchers analyzed available studies considering whether pesticides may increase risks for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder when their moms were exposed during pregnancy.  With the growing prevalence of these neurodevelopmental conditions, those of us…

Empathy: From ChatGPT?

Like many of you, I could do without another story about Artificial Intelligence and how it will revolutionize your health or life beyond your wildest dreams.  We are constantly hearing more implementations of AI technology to make our lives easier, yet I for one am skeptical.  For years, I have doubted that such technology can…

Cranberry Prevents UTIs

The history of natural medicine offers countless myths and legends, both justifying the objections of nay-sayers and intriguing the open-minded in their search for answers to their own health challenges or for their patients.   Cranberry juice and its promises for preventing bladder infections have long enticed sufferers to imbibe either the sharp juice or its…