When I started out as an eye surgeon, I felt there wasn’t any disease I couldn’t repair by cutting and putting it all back together again. My philosophy changed when a severe case of asthma caused traditional Western doctors to give up. Homeopathy completely cured my condition. I’ve been integrating alternative therapy since then, as I strongly feel that alternative treatments and looking at the … [Read more...]

“One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them…” This isn’t Mordor, but we do have a ring in question, and it’s not about ruling but monitoring health. Today, we’re diving deep into our very first smart ring review — and check the RingConn. At The Medical Futurist, we’ve had the opportunity to review countless digital health technologies, wearables, … [Read more...]

Anyone can have high blood pressure, it does not discriminate by age or sex. If you suffer from some chronic health issues like type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, kidney disease, and thyroid problems, you may be more likely to have high blood pressure. The chance of having high blood pressure increases as you get older. I often get a common question: My blood pressure has gradually increased … [Read more...]

When I was a third-year naturopathic medical student in 1973, one of my professors, Bob Carroll, DC, ND, opened the first class of the year with the statement, “Death begins in the colon!” I was skeptical. Having just finished basic sciences, the textbooks were very clear that the gut was a perfect protective membrane only allowing in nutrients the body needed. He then went on to lecture about how … [Read more...]

As kids get ready to start a new school year, moms are also getting back into the swing of a morning routine. One thing that can’t be missed? A complete breakfast! Research shows eating breakfast helps kids concentrate and focus at school, giving moms good reason to serve up balanced nutrition before that first morning bell. It’s not unusual to miss breakfast occasionally. But if it becomes … [Read more...]