The literature is replete with the adverse health effects of incorrect sun exposure, and I don't dispute them. These include sunburn and increased risk of skin cancer and eye diseases. However, summer is in full swing, and I love the additional sunlight it brings in the northern hemisphere. I crave sun exposure and feel much better when I can get it regularly. Some people have noticed that I am very tan (at least for me) and warned me that I might be jeopardizing my health. My skin type allows me to spend up to two hours in the sun, which is not enough for me to burn, even though I don't use sunscreen. I want to explain why the risks are exaggerated and why it is essential to get regular non-burning sun exposure.
Read MoreIt has been over two hundred days since my experiment with the carnivore diet began, and I continue to see improvements in my health. More importantly, I have had no adverse side effects, including scurvy. I want to talk about some more of my health improvements today.
Read MoreThe death rate from obesity for the world is 60.14 per 100,000-almost as bad as the worst region for Covid-19! The United States is even worse at 71.95 per 100,000. How come our politicians have not locked us all in a health clinic and created a healthy weight reduction program until nobody dies from obesity? When we get rid of the current Covid-19 epidemic, it would be a great idea to start on the obesity epidemic. We can do this ourselves, we don’t need our politicians forcing changes. What do they know anyway? Their track record on health recommendations for us is a big part of our obesity epidemic. Let me explain.
Read MoreWe can produce glucose from the protein we ingest in the absence of fat and carbs in the diet. Making glucose from protein is a process known as gluconeogenesis. The problem is that our ability to synthesize glucose from protein is very limited and will not sustain us longterm. Luckily, we have such an abundance of food today, most people will never have to rely on gluconeogenesis, except for me. Today, I would like to share my story and put the knowledge I gained from my experience into the larger framework of human evolution and biology.
Read MoreDietary salt intake has been a hot topic for many decades. The consensus is that salt in the diet should be limited, mainly because it increases blood pressure, which is the most significant risk factor for heart disease. How much truth is there in this recommendation? We will find out today.
Read MoreThe list of comorbidities on the CDC's Coronavirus pages is extensive. Still, distressingly, it does not include any references to oral infections. Adding periodontal disease would significantly increase the average number of comorbidities to 2.75. The reason for my distress is that their public health efforts will fall short. Here’s what you can do about it today.
Read MoreI was curious to see what population segments are most at risk of death from a Covid-19 infection. It turns out that age is a huge risk factor for coronavirus deaths. Also, underlying medical conditions are also a big factor in whether you live or die from the virus. Today’s post is all about who is most at risk, and how you can lower your risk and survive Covid-19.
Read MoreBecause we don't move very much anymore, the concept of exercise seems much more plausible today. The idea of sitting at a computer desk all day and then spending an hour on a treadmill to make up for all that lack of activity makes total sense. Only, science says it doesn't really. Exercise, in fact, does not counteract the adverse effects of prolonged sitting. In other words, sitting too much is really bad for you. Today I talk about what you can do to avoid the pitfalls of being too sedentary.
Read Moream sure most of you have never heard of GGT. It is not your fault; it is not considered to be as important as a marker for disease as others, such as cholesterol by most medical practitioners. As you will find out today, it may be the single most important predictor of disease and mortality medicine has today.
Read MoreMany vitamins have received time in the spotlight. Unfortunately, vitamin K2, which is also known as menaquinone, is not one of them. Vitamin K2 turns out to be crucial for optimal health and may be the missing nutrient responsible for many of today's chronic illnesses. Most of you have probably heard of vitamin K, and you might even know it is associated with blood clotting. So, what is vitamin K2? That’s what today’s post is all about…
Read MoreI am on day 118 of the carnivore diet today. No surprise that I don’t have scurvy, and don’t expect to get it. I have recently noticed an improvement that I did not expect…
Read MoreDuring the Covid-19 shutdown, if you have a problem, I can arrange a video chat. If your problem is urgent, I can open the office for you.
Read MoreI had the idea for a post about the different kinds of teeth we have a few weeks ago and thought it might be too simple. But then I had a patient that was asking me about the different kinds of teeth and their functions in chewing, so I am going forward with the post. Maybe this is not a very exciting topic, but knowledge of the functions of the different kinds of teeth we have could help patients who are experiencing problems because they are not correctly using them.
Read MoreObesity and metabolic syndrome parameters have a very negative impact on immunity and pathogen defense. Scientists are starting to take note that obesity is a risk factor for more severe Covid-19 symptoms, including death. There is something we can do about it…
Read MoreThe discussions around mTOR have been on the rise lately. I believe this is due to the numerous documentaries on streaming services like “Game Changers” and “For the Health of It”. It has suffered some bad press, so I thought I should do a post on it.
Read MoreThe recent Covid-19 has captivated the general public’s attention to disease and death. Sadly, numerous conditions are killing us. Keep in mind that all illness and death are horrible. I am in no way diminishing the suffering due to the coronavirus. I also don’t mean to cause any further panic, but the latest statistics from the CDC’s website proves that we have more to deal with than just the Coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreThese are challenging times. The future is uncertain for all of us. Questions like “Will I get the virus?”, “will I still have a job?”, “How will I pay my bills?”, “Who won’t survive?” and “When will we be able to get back to normal?” abound, and nobody knows the answer to any of them. I believe having common goals, the discipline and determination to stay the course will result in our triumph over the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreOn March 18th, I discussed how Coronavirus is more likely to kill the elderly. In that post, I highlighted the fact that many older individuals have more underlying diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, pulmonary disease, obesity, etc. We now have statistics regarding deaths from Coronavirus that demonstrate that trend. I would like to share them with you today.
Read MoreMy last post on the covid 19 outbreak covered some self-improvement things we can do with our spare time due to business closures, working from home, and layoffs. Today I want to talk specifically about donating blood. Not only does it benefit others, but it is also amazingly healthy for the donors as well.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 virus is more deadly for people who have underlying conditions. The risk goes up with each additional risk factor. Those at risk of complications and death are known as susceptible hosts. I discuss some of them in this post along with how to address some of the underlying conditions and make the move towards being a resistant individual.
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