Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is classified in the medical literature as a “functional” disorder, characterized by stereotypical episodes of intense vomiting separated by weeks to months of wellness. Although it can occur at any age, the most common age of presentation is between three and seven years. There is no gender prominence. The precise pathophysiology […]
The Threat Around UsAnimals, including Homo Sapiens, survive in an essentially toxic environment, surrounded by microorganisms, potential poisons, the risk of trauma and adverse weather conditions. Evolutionary development has equipped us with complex machinery that provides defensive mechanisms when any one of these factors has to be faced. Before the discovery of microorganisms, medical treatment […]
A Fundamental IssueI was horrified to watch the “60 Minutes” program Sunday, April 12th on television that dealt with the colossal number of Americans suffering from obesity, chronic fatigue and diabetes, both types I and II. About half of the program dealt with the essential consumption of natural food, reminding us that Hippocrates, 400 BCE […]
A recent article, posted online, described a woman in her 50s who had traditional symptoms of COVID-19 at first but then developed an altered mental state. She was studied by MRI that reportedly showed capillary hemorrhage (no stroke) involving a part of the brain known as the thalamus. Another article reported the radiological study of […]
Host DefensesMost people are aware that Louis Pasteur played a major part in the discovery of microorganisms, particularly those that affect our health. He is purported to have said on his deathbed “I was wrong: it is the terrain that matters”. He meant, of course, the natural defenses with which the human body is equipped. […]
Tonsillitis, Ear infections, and Swollen GlandsWhile working as a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic, I encountered so many fascinating cases that I kept a diary between August 4, 1975 and May 14, 1976. One of the most interesting was a five year old boy. His mother brought him because of “repeated swollen glands”. The history she […]
Mental Illness As Brain Energy DeficiencyThe February 3 issue of Time magazine had an entry entitled “When Every Day is a Mental Health Day”. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reportedly found that in people between the ages of 24 and 39 in 2020, depression is the fastest-growing health condition. Fainting attacks, known as syncope, […]
Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Diet VariableNearly one in eight children (12%) are reported to have had three or more negative life experiences associated with levels of stress that can harm their health and development. In 2011, nearly 60% of children age 17 and younger were exposed to violence within the year, either directly as […]