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...
New Findings on Vitamin D & COVID-19
Early in the pandemic, it became clear that there was a link between COVID deaths and vitamin D deficiency. Now we’re getting some evidence that vitamin D could possibly play a role in treating the disease - evidence just published in the American Journal of...
Yet More Research on Long COVID
Last time, we looked at long COVID - what it is and how Dr. Joe has been helping patients who present with its many varied symptoms. No sooner had we hit “publish” than news dropped of more research on this troubling consequence of SARS-CoV-2 infection. So this week,...
Hope for COVID Long-Haulers
The latest spike in COVID hospitalizations and deaths should serve as a powerful reminder of just how serious this infection can be. And that seriousness isn’t restricted just to severe cases or older adults or people with underlying health conditions. Even mild or...
Tattoos, Heavy Metals, & Your Health
Once upon a time, tattoos were a subculture thing. Those days, of course, are long past. Tats are everywhere and anywhere - even, you might be surprised to find out, under the skin...and NOT intentionally. Click the screenshot below to check it out. Yes, tattoo ink....
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...