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...
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...
From the Archives: Survival Vitamins vs. Longevity Vitamins (& Why You Need Both)
Broadly speaking, good health happens when the body is given what it needs to operate as it evolved to do, with toxic exposures kept to a minimum. What it needs are nutrients - not just the macro- and micronutrients in our food but also things like exercise, sleep,...
The Importance of Intravenous Vitamin C during the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Joseph Sciabbarrasi, MD One thing we’ve learned as the pandemic has unfolded is that the effects of COVID-19 are often longer-lasting and more extensive than we once thought. As the lead author of a recent study (1) in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society...