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Losing Weight Like Anthony

I just read a summary of my friend Anthony’s health transition story, and I thought you might like it, too. I have the distinct pleasure of working with Anthony as part of the Plant Based TeleHealth team (he is the guy with the magic that makes everything run as smoothly as it does). If youContinue reading “Losing Weight Like Anthony”

Multiple Sclerosis And Diet

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. For reasons not fully understood, your body’s immune cells start attacking the protective sheaths around your nerves in these areas. Like most autoimmune diseases, the disease affects more women than men. The prognosis is often not good. People living with MS canContinue reading “Multiple Sclerosis And Diet”

Vaccine Received

This morning as I finished my shift on labor and delivery, I got in line for my second Pfizer Covid 19 vaccine. As we were rolling up our sleeves for the shot, I joked with my coworker that after this, I was giving up wet-markets for good. One of the nurses administering the shot, saidContinue reading “Vaccine Received”

A Great Lecture

I just finished watching the amazing Dr. Michael Greger’s 2015 lecture on Food As Medicine. In the presentation (linked below) he takes a close look at some of the health conditions Americans fear most, and how they can be addressed by diet and lifestyle changes. Afraid of cancer (01:35)? You’re not alone. But the goodContinue reading “A Great Lecture”

Welcome To My Blog

Hello. If you’ve come here looking for a little help to get healthier, I think you’ve found the right place. My name is Jeff, and I’m a family physician with a passion for using a whole food, plant-based diet and other lifestyle resources such as exercise, stress management, smoking cessation, community building, and good sleepContinue reading “Welcome To My Blog”