For decades, avocados and avocado oil have been promoted as health-conscious alternatives to more highly refined vegetable oils. Food manufacturers now advertise avocado oil in products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, and snack chips—often at a premium price. Unfortunately, consumers may not always be getting what the label promises.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has been recognized for many years, but it has received considerably more attention recently—and it is about time. The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of chronic connective-tissue disorders. Most recognized EDS subtypes have an identified genetic cause. However, the genetic basis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), the most common subtype, has not yet been definitively established. EDS can cause joints to move beyond their normal ran

Explore infectious and immune dysregulation-related root causes of mental illness.

As someone who suffers from nocturnal bruxism (teeth grinding), I have used dental night guards for more than two decades. Over the years, I have alternated between custom-fitted guards provided by dentists and orthodontists and a wide variety of over-the-counter products. Because I have tried nearly every over-the-counter night guard available, I was interested when I came across the DenTek Ultimate Dental Guard. At the time, it was a relatively new product with excellent re

Occasionally, a new patient sends me photographs of their tongue, and one of the more interesting findings is something called geographic tongue. Many patients tell me they have had it for years and that no one has ever been able to explain why it is there. Geographic tongue has a distinctive map-like appearance. The tongue develops irregular patches of varying colors—typically white, pink, and red—with some areas appearing smooth due to loss or flattening of the normal taste

I've been doing facial muscle exercises for over 25 years. Learn more about the benefits.

Newer tests have become available that attempt to evaluate for mycotoxins associated with water-damaged buildings (WDB) rather than food sources. Are these tests useful?

Current recommendations for prophylactic antibiotic use after a tick bite are largely dictated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 These guidelines recommend a single high dose of doxycycline—a one-time antibiotic dose—under a fairly narrow set of criteria. At first glance, the criteria seem reasonable. In practice, there are several problems with this model.

When it comes to a water-damaged building, individuals who develop Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) may become ill not only from fungi, but also from bacteria and the byproducts these organisms release. While multiple surfaces within a washing machine can harbor microbial growth, the most significant area of concern is the rubber gasket at the door—commonly referred to as the “boot.”

Learn more about the health and environmental effects of nickel exposure and why the Lowcountry does not want a nickel plant.

Learn about the pitfalls of spray foam insulation and how it can trap moisture and leaks.

Learn more about the effects GLP-1 agonist medications have on muscle mass.

AARP started sending mail about a month ago. I’ve decided I do not need a trunk-organizing insulated cooler. I did, however, decide to get a mega lab panel—which, thankfully, calculated my biological age to be in the low 40s. Today, I’m celebrating a milestone birthday—yes, that’s right, the big 5-0. Turning 50 has given me time to think about what I want this next decade to look like. In my 30s, my focus was keeping stress low. In my 40s, my singular goal was to avoid any ad

A closer look at one of the most well-studied associations between dreams and disease states.

Learn about the risks and benefits of xylitol.

a brief summary of the legitimate uses of HBOT

Learn more about testing your home for hidden water damage.

Living along the beautiful Southeast coast offers access to fresh, local seafood — but not all fish are created equal when it comes to mercury.

Let’s review what A1c represents, how it came to be named, and when the number may not tell the full story.

Recently, there have been numerous reports of people becoming seriously ill after coming into contact with salt water along the East Coast—from Texas to Maine Sadly, some of these infections have resulted in loss of life or limb. Liver disease — including fatty liver — increases the risk of a severe foodborne Vibrio infection from eating raw oysters. This risk is eliminated when oysters are thoroughly cooked or roasted. The Culprit: Vibrio vulnificus The bacteria Vibrio vuln