Wellness

The Validity of SIBO Tests 

Even if we could accurately diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), if there is no difference in symptoms between those…

Fiber or Low FODMAP for SIBO? 

It may not be the number of bacteria growing in our small intestine, but the type of bacteria, which can…

Are Doctors Knowledgeable About Nutrition? 

Do you know more about basic nutrition than most doctors? “A poor diet now outranks smoking as the leading cause…

Should You Take Statins? 

How can you calculate your own personal heart disease risk to help you determine if you should start on a…

Are We Being Misled About the Benefits and Risks of Statins? 

What is the dirty little secret of drugs for lifestyle diseases? Drug companies go out of their way—in direct-to-consumer ads,…

The Real Benefits of Statins and Their Side Effects 

A Mayo Clinic visualization tool can help you decide if cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are right for you. “Physicians have a…

A Longer Life on Statins? 

What are the pros and cons of relative risk, absolute risk, number needed to treat, and average postponement of death…

“An Outrageous Assault”: Pelvic Exams by Med Students on Anesthetized Women 

Please note: This blog contains descriptions of sexual assault. From Heart Failure, a book I wrote about my time at…

Celebrating Food and National Hispanic Heritage Month with Ale Graf

We had the pleasure of talking with Ale Graf about her work, food, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. We hope…