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35 articles. Every clinical claim links to peer-reviewed work or a regulatory body, and where the evidence is thin it says so.

Functional Wellness · Mental Health · Primary Care · Endocrinology and Weight Loss · Wellness · Weight Loss · Endocrinology

Functional WellnessJuly 11, 20269 min

Cold Plunge and Sauna: What the Research Says About Recovery

Sauna has surprisingly good long-term outcome data. Cold plunge helps soreness but can blunt muscle gains. Here is what the evidence supports and what it does not.

Mental HealthJuly 10, 20269 min

How SSRIs Work and What to Expect When Starting Them

The first six weeks on an SSRI are where most people quit. Here is what actually happens, when to expect improvement, and which side effects fade and which do not.

Primary CareJuly 9, 202610 min

Understanding Your Blood Test Results: A Practical Guide

A flagged value is not a diagnosis. Here is how to read a standard blood panel, what the reference range actually means, and which abnormal results matter.

Endocrinology and Weight LossJuly 7, 20269 min

Semaglutide Side Effects: What Is Normal and What Is Not

Nausea, fullness, and constipation are expected on semaglutide. Severe pain, repeated vomiting, and vision changes are not. Here is how to tell them apart.

Functional WellnessJuly 4, 20267 min

Gut Health and the Microbiome: Separating Fact From Hype

Fiber, probiotics, test kits, cleanses. Here is what the evidence actually supports for gut health, what it does not, and the symptoms that need a real workup.

Mental HealthJuly 3, 20267 min

Ketamine vs Esketamine (Spravato) for Depression: What Is the Difference?

IV ketamine and esketamine (Spravato) are close cousins, not the same treatment. Here is how they differ in delivery, rules, evidence, and cost.

Primary CareJuly 2, 20267 min

Prediabetes: How It Is Detected and What You Can Do About It

Prediabetes affects roughly 1 in 3 US adults, and most do not know they have it. Here is how it is detected and what the evidence says you can do.

Endocrinology and Weight LossJune 30, 20269 min

GLP-1 medications and mental health: what the neuropsychiatric evidence says about semaglutide and tirzepatide

New research links semaglutide and tirzepatide to changes in mood, cognition, and addiction. Here is what the evidence says -- and what we monitor.

Functional WellnessJune 27, 20267 min

Sleep Optimization: Evidence-Based Habits That Actually Work

A clinician's honest guide to better sleep -- what the evidence supports, what to ignore, and when snoring or daytime sleepiness means it is time to test.

Mental HealthJune 26, 20269 min

Novel approaches in depression treatment: from rapid-acting antidepressants to personalized interventions

Depression treatment is shifting fast. Dr. Jezwah Harris breaks down what the evidence says about ketamine, esketamine, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and precision psychiatry.

Primary CareJune 25, 20267 min

Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers and What to Do About Them

What the two numbers mean, which category you fall into, how to measure correctly at home, and when the answer is lifestyle versus medication.

Endocrinology and Weight LossJune 23, 20269 min

Semaglutide, tirzepatide, or sleeve gastrectomy: what 1-year data actually show for type 2 diabetes and obesity

A 2025 retrospective cohort study compared all three options head-to-head. Here is what the numbers mean for you and how we think about the choice.

Functional WellnessJune 20, 20267 min

Anti-Inflammatory Eating: What the Evidence Actually Supports

The anti-inflammatory diet has been oversold. Here is what the research actually supports, why single superfoods fall short, and where supplements fit.

Mental HealthJune 19, 20269 min

At-home subcutaneous ketamine therapy: what the latest real-world evidence actually says

New observational data on telehealth-supported at-home ketamine for depression, anxiety, and PTSD -- what it shows, what it misses, and who it may help.

Endocrinology and Weight LossJune 16, 20267 min

Are GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Worth the Cost? What the Evidence Shows

GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound can run over $1,000 a month. Here is what the efficacy and cost-effectiveness evidence actually says about value.

Functional WellnessJune 13, 20267 min

Do You Need Supplements? How to Decide With Evidence

Most people with a decent diet do not need most supplements. Here is how to decide which ones are worth it, using testing and evidence instead of guesswork.

Mental HealthJune 12, 20269 min

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for depression: what the evidence says now

KAP is not a magic reset. Here is what the clinical data shows, how sessions actually work, and who is -- and is not -- a good candidate.

Primary CareJune 11, 20269 min

Multisystemic inflammation and fulminant myocarditis: what the evidence says about non-COVID causes

Fulminant myocarditis can strike without a COVID diagnosis. We break down the triggers, warning signs, and what a thorough workup looks like.

Endocrinology and Weight LossJune 9, 20269 min

Dose-response and clinical equivalence of semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss: what the modeling data mean for you

New pharmacokinetic modeling shows how semaglutide and tirzepatide doses stack up for weight loss in type 2 diabetes -- and what that means in clinical practice.

Functional WellnessJune 6, 20268 min

Magnesium, Vitamin D, and B12: The Supplements Worth Testing

Most supplements do little unless you are truly low. Here is when magnesium, vitamin D, and B12 actually help, and why testing comes before the pill.

Mental HealthJune 5, 20269 min

Ketamine therapy and the developing brain: what the animal data means for adult patients

New rat studies raise questions about age-related neurotoxicity with ketamine. Here is what the evidence actually says for adult patients considering ketamine therapy.

Primary CareJune 4, 20267 min

Understanding Inflammation Markers Like CRP on Your Lab Results

A mildly high CRP is common and usually nonspecific. Here is what CRP, hs-CRP, and ESR actually measure, what raises them, and when a result matters.

Endocrinology and Weight LossJune 2, 20269 min

GLP-1 medications and heart health: what the cardiovascular evidence actually shows

GLP-1 receptor agonists do more than lower blood sugar. Here is what large cardiovascular outcome trials and a 2025 network meta-analysis show about heart risk.

Functional WellnessMay 30, 20269 min

NAD+ precursors and exercise in Friedreich's ataxia -- what a landmark RCT means for everyday functional medicine

A 2025 RCT tested NAD+ precursor supplementation and individualised exercise in Friedreich's ataxia. Here is what the findings mean for you.

WellnessApril 22, 202613 min

Peptide Therapy: BPC-157, CJC-1295, and Ipamorelin -- What the Evidence Actually Says

An honest, evidence-based look at the three most-talked-about peptides in functional medicine. What human research shows, what is still mouse data, and how to think about safety.

Weight LossMarch 26, 202612 min

How to Break a GLP-1 Weight Loss Plateau: An Evidence-Based Playbook

Stalled on Wegovy or Zepbound? A clinician's guide to why GLP-1 plateaus happen, what the data actually says, and the moves that get the scale moving again.

Mental HealthMarch 12, 202612 min

ADHD Evaluation and Treatment for Adults: A Practical Guide

How adult ADHD is actually diagnosed, what treatment looks like beyond stimulants, and why so many adults (especially women) get missed for decades.

Weight LossMarch 8, 202611 min

Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide: Which Weight Loss Medication Is Right for You?

Wegovy or Zepbound? We compare semaglutide and tirzepatide head-to-head on weight loss, side effects, cost, and who should pick which one.

Primary CareMarch 4, 202613 min

Hypertension Treatment Options in 2026: A Modern Guide

Updated 2026 guide to high blood pressure treatment: 2025 AHA/ACC targets, lifestyle that actually moves the needle, first-line drugs, resistant cases, and what to expect.

EndocrinologyFebruary 25, 202613 min

Perimenopause Symptoms and HRT, Explained: A Clinician's Guide for Women 40 to 55

Hot flashes, sleep loss, brain fog, weight gain, mood swings. A practical, evidence-based look at what perimenopause actually is and what hormone therapy can and can't do.

WellnessFebruary 20, 202611 min

NAD+ Therapy: The Science Behind Cellular Rejuvenation

What NAD+ actually does, what the human research shows, and how IV vs oral precursors like NMN and NR compare. Honest, evidence-based answers.

Mental HealthFebruary 18, 202612 min

Ketamine Therapy for Depression: What to Expect

An honest look at ketamine for treatment-resistant depression: how it works, response rates, side effects, cost, and who actually benefits.

Weight LossFebruary 5, 202611 min

Medical Weight Loss vs. Fad Diets: Why Evidence-Based Approaches Win

Why fad diets keep failing and how a structured medical weight loss program uses labs, behavior coaching, and clinician oversight to make results stick.

WellnessJanuary 15, 202612 min

IV Vitamin Therapy: What It Actually Helps With, and What It Doesn't

An honest look at IV vitamin drips, the Myers cocktail, and high-dose vitamin C. What the human evidence shows, where the placebo response lives, and when an IV is worth your money.

Primary CareJanuary 7, 202611 min

Why You Need an Annual Physical Even When You Feel Fine

Feeling fine is not the same as being well. A clear, evidence-based look at what an annual physical actually catches, what to ask for, and what concierge care changes.