This week, I gave an update about what it's like to have a spinal nerve block. SPOILER: not a miracle. We talked about how Ron feels getting his iron infusions. Hint: can you say Popeye? We went on to talk about the early flu season, and how to prevent and treat it naturally and conventionally. Then Ron talked about making a healthy frittata, and how to make strong ginger tea for what ales you!

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This week, I talked about the 7 Days of the Dead! I didn't realize that there was a modern interpretation the celebrates all of those days will varying purposes. Who knew that October 27 is the day to remember your beloved companion animals that have gone to the Rainbow Bridge! Then, I talked about my experience having a nerve block spinal injection for my stenosis and nerve pain. Hint: the experience was just fine, but the pain isn't all gone! They told me that the full effects happen 2-7 days after the injection, so I need to take it easy and be patient. Then onto how ultra processed foods affect brain health. Hint: NG, surprise surprise! We finish with discussion of research on constipation, and things that help.

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This week, I thought it would be fun to talk about why pumpkin spice is good for you! If you get a blend that only contains the herbs, each one has medicinal properties that are appropriate for the season. The SUGAR is the problem. Then, since it seems that cough and cold season is extra early this year, we went through natural and conventional treatments for bronchitis and sinusitis. We finished with the nasal mist flu immunization, and discussed what determines whether someone chooses to immunize for the flu.

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This week, I talked about my decision to take antibiotics for a possible sinus infection. I am still doing lots of natural medicine stuff, but I want to scare the infection out quickly so I can get my pain injection in a couple of weeks! It's OK to use both natural and convention medicine when needed. I talked about a great compound, PEA (palmitoylethanolamide, say the 3x fast) which is helpful for nerve pain, inflammation, and mood. One of the ways that it works is to access the endocannabinoid system! It's helping with my nerve pain! Then I talked about ellagitannins and urolithin A which improve heart failure parameters, and the increased risk of stomach cancer from too many sugary drinks.

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This week, we talked more about preventing those stomach bugs going around. Wash your hands and eat probiotics! Also, too many colds; take your zinc, C, and elderberry, gargle, and clean your nose! Zero drop shoes are all the rage now, and I tried them and I think they help with balance. Don't forget to hydrate. You may want to add something to water to make it taste good, since you don't feel your thirst as much with the colder weather! Then we talked about how physical activity helps to prevent dementia. THE CAVEAT: you have to actually LIKE what you're doing!

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This week, I started with all the STUFF that's going around, colds, coughs, and stomach bugs. We talked about how to prevent them and ease symptoms. Then we updated regarding my spinal stenosis care, which is somewhat frustrating, but I keep going! We also talked about Ron's iron deficiency and how he'll get help for that. We finished with a propolis extract called Promunel, which has been studied to help prevent and treat respiratory infections.

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This week, I outlined some simple exercises to do if you have lumbar spinal stenosis, like I do. These will also work if you have low back pain of any kind, because they support the core stabilizing muscles and take stress off the psoas and other hip flexors, and also the hamstrings. Then I want on to advise about how to get more produce into your diet, EXCEPT if you're really committed to the Keto Carnivore diet. I think many people don't get it done in terms of eating produce, so I discussed easier ways to make sure it happens! I finished with a discussion of menopause and constipation, which happens more at that stage of life; why and how to help.

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This week, I talked about three things to manage healthy aging and how to do it: mainly diabetes, hypertension, and smoking. If you manage those things your chances of developing Alzheimer's are much lower. Then, I talked about coffee and aging. There is a protein that coffee stimulates that slows down aging! Then we talked about something that affects a lot of people, constipation, some things that have been studied to help, and how I help my patients with it. You gotta go!

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