The history of Vitamin D and its importance to prevent many diseases and cancer; Probiotics and other advice for diarrhea in the elderly; Alternatives to colonoscopy -- Does a colonoscopy affect my microbiome? Zika virus update and comparison to other viruses; Proper use of melatonin to help you sleep; The problem of adjuvant side effects when getting multiple vaccines at the same time

Protecting your health when the air quality is bad because of fires -- resulting inflammation is explained; Discussion of the health effects of EMF radiation such as effects on mitochondria; Dealing with sinus problems common with surfers; You should wait to get the shingles vaccine if you currently have shingles rash; Conventional vs Functional Medicine approaches to psoriatic arthritis, joint pain associated with psoriasis; Supporting your mitochondria health to counter symptoms caused by EMF sensitivity; Cannabidiol treats inflammation from autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, but there are legal gotchas! Spinal disk injury is suspect, but mold toxins are a more likely cause of this caller's restless leg symptoms; The dangers of a non-cancerous tumor side effects of stem cell therapy for a stroke; New treatment to suppress secondary autoimmune disease caused by drugs used to treat autoimmune disease!

Long term use of proton pump inhibitors contributes to cellular aging, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases; Very short amounts of intense exercise is as beneficial as longer moderate pace; The genetic code and transcription to make proteins is explained; Atrial fibrulation seemed related to reducing gut pressure by my cutting out carbohydrates; Using body sensors ala FitBit to monitor those with Parkinson's; Could statins contribute to Alzheimer’s disease? Take CoQ10 with statins; Nicotinamide riboside has anti-aging properties; Medical devices are being approved too easily, resulting in problems requiring them to be pulled; Insulin and leptin in breast milk influence the bacteria in her baby; Using mass spectrometry to analyze molecules in the environment has forensic and other uses

Update on the current state of the Zika virus problem; The lack of competition triggers exorbitant price for the very important EpiPen; New drug for hepatitis C, Solvadi, is another expensive drug problem; Martin Shkreli and the Daraprim AIDS drug price scandal; Other problems with health insurance companies; The importance of breast milk and caution with using antibiotics in babies; Deciphering the PSA test and risks for prostate cancer; States with medical marijuana have many fewer prescriptions for drugs pain, depression, seizures etc.; Prebiotics help feed the anaerobic bacteria that we can’t supply in probiotics

The effect of diet on the composition of your microbiome and the epigenetic feedback to our own gene expression; Plant-based diets do help with many gastrointestinal and other diseases; The fine balance of the immune system's reaction to the microbiome -- exposure when young prevents later autoimmune problems; Antiperspirants change the natural skin microbiome to increase odor! Shifts in the bacteria in the vagina during pregnancy help protect the growing fetus and boost milk production; The importance of exposure to bacteria during birth for the baby's microbiome and immune development; Practical and cautionary advice for the use of fecal transplant to cure gastrointestinal problems

Walking an hour a day can significantly reduce premature death; Medical research finally acknowledges non-celiac wheat sensitivity; Dual antihistamine strategy to fight itching after bathing; Zinc and titanium oxide are the safest types of sunscreen; How adrenaline surges and other factors cause nightmares and night terrors; Coping with poor air quality from fires for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension; Health cost sharing groups as an alternatives to health insurance; Review of acid reflux strategies; Long QT syndrome explained and finding how to exercise with this dangerous condition

The physiology of pain and how acupuncture works to alleviate it; Can acupuncture treat hyperthyroidism? Ice, natural anti-inflammatories and acupuncture to treat Bursitis; Functional Medicine support for cancer patients; Transcranial pulsed current stimulation can improve brain functions like learning and motor skills; The problem of Zika virus storage in sperm increases its spread in populations; Why are ticks more attracted to me when hiking with friends?

How bacteria specialize to share nutrients in a cooperative biofilm that excludes invaders; Examples of complex epigenetics for rapid adaptation such as maternal and paternal dietary influences; Epigenetic mechanisms that controls the onset of puberty may also extend life expectancy; The importance of non-coding RNA as signaling agents and manipulations for therapeutic treatments; Understanding a mutation in the sodium channel protein leads to a clever pain treatment; Interference of complex signaling loops to prevent brain damage from cardiac arrest; The complex feedback loops in neurotransmitters that connect depression, inflammation and stress; Certain mutations correlate to both congenital heart and brain development defects; Identifying and manipulating genes that protect or induce Alzheimer's disease

The method of coffee brewing affects the health effect conclusions; Methylene blue and other supplements to increase memory and cognitive function; Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with autism -- a third variable problem? Project TENDR: Scientists voice concern over environmental chemicals that affect neural development; The complexities of thyroid and adrenal hormones and vitamins and their effect on hair loss; Raise vitamin D level and diet advice for rheumatoid arthritis; Foods high in sulfur aid in detoxification -- good for someone with cancer; Follow up email: Orthostatic hypotension diagnosis is likely the cause of fainting when this woman gets a virus; Would a brace help my kyphosis (rounding of the upper back)? Protecting abrasions from contamination for a worker with contact with sewage

Do you really need a colonoscopy? Risks and benefits are reviewed; Chronic fatigue syndrome and other diseases can be diagnosed by analyzing the gut microbiome; Sigmoidoscopy technique is explained and advice for a healthy rectum; Butter is not as bad as we thought and has some benefits; Cannabinoids may reduce the amyloid protein associated with Alzheimer's disease; Healthy fats and other dietary advice to address high blood sugar and blood pressure; Treatments for the residual neuralgia from a shingles infection