Lyme disease has been around for thousands of years. In fact, the oldest evidence for it was found in a 5300-year old ice mummy, which contained traces of the bacterium that causes Lyme. So would you believe that it’s only been recognized in the US for roughly half a...
The whole diet is vitally important. But with respect to nutrition, there are times when even that alone might not be enough. Is your body getting all the nutrients you give it? As we noted last time, many factors can affect nutrient absorption. For instance, some...
With Los Angeles moving into the yellow tier, more than a few folks are expressing relief at the return of something closer to normal life, even as some remain concerned. Nationally, there’s cause for optimism, as well. The CDC now projects that, come July, we should...
Although we’ve blogged before about how the phrase “food as medicine” can be a little misleading, it remains a powerful concept because it’s broadly true. As we put it back then, What you eat is a major driver of health and illness. Your body needs nutrients to...
As more Californians continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Dr. Joe has been getting even more questions about them – their effectiveness, safety, and side effects, including how to deal with any side effects as naturally as possible. Here are some of the...
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