I was deeply involved in public health in Beijing and all of China during my ten years there from 2006-2016. This interview below, from 2014, is a perfect 30-minute summary of my life there, my goals, and how I was trying to make an impact in bringing family medicine to China; providing fact-filled advice about air pollution and food safety; and trying to push the fact that lifestyle choices were still far more important than any public health threat.… Read the rest
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the world’s number one killer. It’s a major cause of heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes. Many people rely on medications, but did you know that there are lifestyle changes and natural supplements that can make a significant difference?… Read the rest
Every day in my family medicine clinic, at least one patient is sick with common cold symptoms like rhinorrhea, otherwise known as runny nose and sinus congestion. The question is the same: what’s the best treatment for a runny nose? I’m sharing this because most of my patients are not taking what I think is most effective.… Read the rest
I’m really excited to share something groundbreaking that I discovered last week at my local pharmacy. It’s a new test kit that I believe every household should have on hand—especially during flu season! This incredible kit tests for both Flu A and B, as well as COVID-19, all in one.… Read the rest
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Did you know that there’s an extremely high chance that the Prilosec pill you’ve been taking for years is not needed anymore — and could be harming you?
One of my pet peeves as a family doctor is seeing patients taking supplements or medicines that they really don’t need to take.
