The combined APS (American Physiological Society) and EB (Experimental Biology) conference was full of excitement for me. This was my first migraine-associated presentation to scientists, MDs, and premed students. I have never presented a poster at any conference—I have usually given lectures. I was concerned. Will my posters catch any interest? Then I arrived at […]
When we think of genetics, of DNA, we think of something fixed or hardwired. This has been the predominant dogma of the last century and still is to some extent. Contrary to our rather deterministic expectations, however, DNA is not the immutable blueprint for health and disease that we once thought. It is quite malleable. […]
Much has been written in the medical literature concerning the biochemical and potentially treatable nature of a group of conditions known as Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Then why are practicing physicians treating these children with medications rather than nutrients? The answer, of course, is that the disease model is being rapidly antiquated by a better […]
January 15th, 2015 was one of the happiest days of my life. I was the new father to my fourth child, a healthy baby girl. For my wife and I, it was the end of a chapter. Our family was complete and we were excited to move past the baby years and enjoy raising our […]
My son was gasping for air and in my attempt to help, I poisoned him. There was no skull and crossbones symbol on the bottle like one would expect for such a potent substance, but rather, the name “Montelukast.” This small, pink, chewable tablet that is deemed a wonder drug by millions suffering from asthma […]
Recent attention in a dual Reveal and Kaiser Health News Report (‘Kaiser Report’) to the risks of Lupron’s use in children with central precocious puberty or growth issues, and to Lupron’s risks in general, presents an opportunity to continue the disclosures on the risks of Lupron. This is the third part in a 6-week series […]
Two days ago, I helped my twelve year old daughter pack for two weeks of overnight camp. We followed the suggested packing list that the camp provided, and when we got near the bottom of the list I realized there was one important thing that was not there that she needed—her medication and supplements. My […]
No sooner had we landed than my phone began to convulse with a cacophony of bells and chimes. Most of the notifications were last minute details about the live broadcast that brought me to town. In one voice message, a coworker informed me that the producer cancelled our pre-production dinner meeting because of her migraines. He […]