Radiant Health Blog
An Integrative Doctor Answers Some Common Questions About the COVID Vaccine
There’s a lot of good info out there about the various COVID vaccines. And a lot of misinformation. And no shortage of opinions across the spectrum. Below, Dr. Joe answers some of the most commonly asked questions from his standpoint as a long-time practitioner of...
An Update on Vitamin C (& Other Nutrients) in COVID Research
Since the pandemic hit, we’ve periodically looked at the very promising research on vitamin C as an effective support for treatment of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). The research, of course, has continued - and continues to suggest a real role for vitamin C in recovering from...
Alternative Medicine. Holistic. Integrative. Functional. What’s in a Name?
Alternative. Holistic. Integrative. Functional. Terms like these are often used interchangeably to describe a specialized medical practice like ours. But while there’s definitely some overlap among them, each speaks to a slightly different aspect of what a physician...
How the Food Biz Strives to Keep Us Hooked
Weight isn’t just about “calories in, calories out.” As we’ve noted before, a range of factors can affect your weight - from what you eat and how you eat it to hormonal imbalances, sleep debt, and the health of your microbiome. This is why personalized approaches to...
The Latest Discovery in Lyme Research
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...
From the Archives: Nutritional Support with IV Drip Therapy
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...
Believe It or Don’t, but Stress Does Have Some Benefits
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...
Ways of Thinking About “Food as Medicine”
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...
Even More FAQs About the COVID Vaccines – & One Integrative Physician’s Answers
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 most...
For Postmenopausal Women, BHRT May Mean a Better Night’s Sleep
Menopause is a normal part of aging. Of course, knowing that doesn’t necessarily make the symptoms any less annoying - symptoms that can differ from woman to woman as her hormone levels change. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be extremely helpful in easing these...