The Overmedication of Our Children

The Overmedication of Our Children

Fifty years ago, it would have been absurd to think that antibiotics are anything other than a miracle of modern medicine. But today, with our knowledge of the microbiome and its foundational role in health, we understand that antibiotics are not without consequence....
Autism and the Microbiome

Autism and the Microbiome

An estimated 1 in 36 children have autism in the United States according to a recent National Health Interview Survey.[1] Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that autism affects 1 in 54 children.[2] In either case, it’s clear that...
Why are we Dying of Cancer?

Why are we Dying of Cancer?

One of my relatives was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Another family friend was just diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. They are both in their 70’s and live in Japan where cancer appears to be the number one leading cause of death.[1] In the United...
Sunscreen – is it safe?

Sunscreen – is it safe?

As the summer season approaches, sunscreen has become a hot topic in the news. A recent study by the FDA has brought sunscreen into the media spotlight, questioning the safety of certain chemicals commonly used in some sunscreens. The FDA’s recent study looked at 4...

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