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Dr. Jules Cormier, 185 Acadie Avenue, Dieppe, NB (2026)

02/11/2026

10 ans passés, j’ai commencé à rêver d’une manière différente de faire les choses.

Dans notre système brisé, les patients, les étudiants et les professionnels de la santé demandent pour mieux.

Imaginez un système axé sur la prévention, le coaching et sur la prise en charge multidisciplinaire des problèmes de santé chroniques.

Imaginez une collaboration étroite et longitudinale entre les medecins, les diététistes, les kinésio, physio, pharmaciens, etc, tous axés sur la prise en charge des habitudes de vie longtemps avant qu’elles mènent aux maladies chroniques.

La médecine de mode de vie remplacera pas notre médecine moderne et traditionnelle, mais lorsque l’intégration est possible, elle mène à une transformation qui risque d’impacter le système et la population entière.

Si vous êtes curieux d’en connaître plus sur la médecine du mode de vie, ou bien que vous voulez simplement montrer votre support, cette session est pour vous.

Elle est gratuite, en français et pour tout le monde!

💚 Dr. Jules

🎓 Conférence mensuelle de la recherche – CFMNB

Le Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick vous invite à sa conférence mensuelle de la recherche, qui aura lieu le MERCREDI 25 FÉVRIER 2026, de 12 h à 13 h (heure de l’Atlantique), en format virtuel sur TEAMS.

Nous aurons le plaisir d’accueillir Dr Jules Cormier pour une présentation intitulée :

✨ « Une première aux Maritimes : La résidence en médecine du mode de vie »

Médecin de famille, enseignant et expert en médecine du mode de vie, Dr Cormier partagera son expertise ainsi que les perspectives entourant le développement de cette approche novatrice dans notre région.

Une occasion unique d’en apprendre davantage sur l’intégration des habitudes de vie saines dans la formation médicale et la pratique clinique.

📅 Réservez la date et joignez-vous à nous !

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02/09/2026

99% de mes vidéos sont publiés dans mon groupe privé “plant-based buddies”.

Mais pour vous donner un aperçu de ce qui se passe dans ce groupe, j’ai voulu partager celui-ci sur ma page principale.

Full chiac.

Allez checker ce groupe si ça vous tente d’avoir des vidéos complètes, nuancées et qui corrigent la misinformation qu’on trouve partout sur internet.

Peace out.

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02/08/2026

There has been a surge of interest in longevity medicine, and with it, a wave of self-proclaimed experts promoting drugs and interventions that lack solid long-term randomized controlled trial data.

Peptides, rapamycin, metformin, all have been marketed as longevity solutions despite minimal evidence supporting their use in otherwise healthy people.

Longevity has become trendy.

But in a few years, I suspect we will look back at some of this viral content and wonder how we became so fascinated with complicated pharmacologic shortcuts.

You do not need a complex cocktail of medications to live longer or better.

Improving health span and lifespan is remarkably simple, not easy, but simple.

Here are the foundations that actually move the needle.

First, eat an evidence-based dietary pattern.

Whether you call it Mediterranean, DASH, MIND, Portfolio, or simply follow the principles of the Canadian food guide, the healthiest dietary patterns all share the same core features.

They are rich in fiber-dense whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. They are low in ultra-processed foods high in added fats, sugars, and sodium.

If animal products are included, emphasize fermented dairy, seafood, and lean sources, and reduce red and processed meats.

Second, move your body.

Aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity and include resistance training at least twice weekly. Build strength. Maintain muscle. Protect mobility.

Third, prioritize recovery.

Sleep, rest, and deliberate relaxation aren’t optional. Hustle culture does more harm than good.

Fourth, manage stress with strategies you can practice and improve over time.

Breathing, time in nature, mindfulness, movement, all are skills that compound when repeated.

Fifth, protect social connection.

Micro-moments of connection throughout the day, a conversation, a shared meal, a walk, these are associated with better health outcomes in a dose-dependent way.

Sixth, avoid harmful substances.

Do not smoke. Minimize alcohol. Be mindful of anything that quietly erodes long-term health.

Seventh, work with your healthcare team and control the variables we know matter.

Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol. Get preventive screenings. Stay up to date on vaccines when indicated.

Know your numbers. Many people know the interest rate on their credit card but have no idea what their LDL cholesterol is, despite it being one of the strongest drivers of cardiovascular risk.

The pillars of health are already well documented. They are not flashy and my content will not go viral.

But when practiced consistently over time, they work.

We need to stop stepping over dollars to pick up pennies.

💚 Dr. Jules

02/07/2026

The other day, a follower asked me for tips on choosing a plant-based milk.

We talked about soy milk because, nutritionally, it is the closest match to cow’s milk.

It provides a meaningful amount of protein, fewer calories than whole milk, and when fortified, it delivers calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.

These are nutrients many people actively need to support bone health and overall wellness.

I also mentioned that I sometimes use almond milk when I want a lower-calorie option with added calcium.

While almond milk naturally contains very little protein, many store-bought versions are fortified with vitamins and minerals in ways that homemade versions simply are not.

The response I received was concern about emulsifiers and “gut damage” from store-bought plant milks.

I completely respect the effort and intention behind people making homemade versions.

It takes time, planning, and care, and for many people, it is a meaningful part of their health journey. I respect that. But these versions often lack fortification.

This is where I often see what I call a “risk perception gap”.

In the same conversation, I asked whether she exercised. She told me she did not have time. Making almond milk takes her 15-20 minutes.

And yet, we know from a growing body of research that even a few minutes of vigorous physical activity per day is associated with meaningful reductions in all-cause mortality and improvements in healthspan.

Those are claims we simply cannot make about avoiding a minuscule amount of emulsifier in a glass of almond milk.

This post is not about dismissing food quality.

Ultra-processed ingredients absolutely matter, especially when they make up a large and consistent part of someone’s diet.

But health is also about prioritization.

Sometimes, we end up stepping over dollars to pick up pennies.

I will always applaud people who take the time to prepare their own foods.

At the same time, I encourage us all to focus our energy on the choices that move the needle the most, regular movement, adequate sleep, nourishing whole and minimally processed foods, social connection, and stress management.

Perfection is not the goal. Progress is.

I understand why people take supplements that are unproven, and spend time focusing on wellness routines that they can successfully accomplish.

That counts. And I applaud you.

Keep reflecting on how the main pillars of health can be improved.

Food, movement, sleep, social connections, stress management and avoiding the most impactful toxins, like alcohol, smoking, pollutants and carcinogenic compounds found in processed meats will eclipse any benefit of avoiding store bought almond milk.

Stop stepping over dollars to pick up pennies.

💚 Dr. Jules

02/06/2026

Something big is happening.

I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

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02/05/2026

Just because something is natural or sold as a supplement does not mean it is harmless.

And in some cases, it may be causing harm in ways most people, and even clinicians, do not immediately think about.

Let’s talk about biotin.

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that is absolutely essential.

It plays a role in metabolism, gene regulation, and the health of our skin, hair, and nails.

True biotin deficiency is extremely rare in people eating a normal, balanced diet.

When it does occur, it can cause thinning hair, brittle nails, rashes, and even neurological symptoms.

While the adequate intake for adults is around 30 micrograms per day, many supplements on the market contain 1 to 10 milligrams, which is exponentially higher than what the body actually needs.

Some products go even further, with doses reported as high as 300 milligrams per day. More is not better.

Despite aggressive marketing claims, there is little evidence that biotin supplements improve hair, skin, or nails in people who are not deficient.

The data we do have is weak and comes mostly from small, uncontrolled studies.

A few older studies from the 1980s and 1990s showed modest benefits for brittle nails.

One study found about a 25 percent increase in nail thickness after a year of 2.5 mg daily biotin in 30 patients.

Another showed that just over half of 44 patients reported improvement after a few months.

A separate study combining topical nail lacquer with 10 mg of biotin daily reduced nail dystrophy scores by about 60 percent.

In simple terms, it made damaged nails look a bit better.

For hair loss, the evidence is even weaker. Biotin monotherapy for alopecia has not been studied in randomized controlled trials. One systematic review found no high-quality trials at all, despite how commonly biotin is promoted for hair growth.

Now here is the part that really worries me.

Biotin can significantly interfere with blood tests, specifically immunoassays that many labs rely on.

Doses as low as 5 to 10 mg per day have been shown to cause clinically meaningful interference.

This can lead to false results, either falsely high or falsely low.
Here are common examples that matter:
• Troponin can be falsely decreased, potentially masking a heart attack
• TSH and thyroid hormones can be falsely altered, leading to misdiagnosis
• NT-proBNP can be falsely low, possibly missing heart failure
• Other hormones like free testosterone and even Vitamin D levels can appear falsely elevated

In other words, biotin can make dangerous conditions harder to detect.

The recommended washout period before blood testing is at least 48 hours, but this depends on dose, how long someone has been taking it, and individual factors.

Many people have no idea they even need to stop it.

And biotin is now everywhere.

Even trendy energy drinks like Alani Nu, sold at Costco, contain biotin.

To be fair, those drinks contain about 30 micrograms, which is 100 percent of the daily value and far lower than hair and nail supplements. But frequent, chronic intake from multiple sources can still add up.

I have personally seen this cause harm. One of my patients was advised to take biotin by a pharmacist. It severely interfered with blood work, and we spent time chasing medical diagnoses that were never real.

The culprit was an unproven supplement.

In selected cases of nail or hair disorders, a monitored trial of supplementation may be considered and I have recommended it to some patients looking for options.

But the amount of high-quality evidence supporting routine biotin use is weak at best.

So although a “natural supplement”, Biotin is not always benign.

Supplements can interfere with critical lab tests and potentially delay or miss serious diagnoses.

If you are taking biotin, or any supplement, your doctor needs to know.

Stop it in advance of blood work.

Do not assume that “natural” means safe.

Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t even the supplement itself, but what medical disorders it could hide.

💚 Dr. Jules

And can anyone guess the location of this photo?

I had this very shirt on for back to back years of school pictures 😂

02/01/2026

This is my garage.

Yes, my wife parks her car outdoors during winter so I can live out my ninja dream.

Ninja warrior is a sport where the goal is to conquer obstacles with increasing difficulty levels.

Once you’ve conquered a tough obstacle, you then try to conquer two of them in succession.

Much like learning an art form, like painting or playing an instrument, the sport can never be mastered.

No matter your strengths or endurance, even with years of experience, I still fail regularly. In fact, the sport sets up an important lesson about life.

If you get comfortable being uncomfortable, these athletic skills definitely end up bleeding into your daily life and routine.

A lot of normal things seem exceedingly simple once you’ve gotten used to doing hard things.

Modern conveniences are always nudging us towards the easy choice, and it’s wrecking our mental health.

Make your bed. Park further away from the door. Get that first quick win doing something that creates minimal friction in your life.

Small victories will help you build confidence and rewire your brain into not thinking you can do it, but knowing you can.

Then, these small incremental gains compound exponentially over weeks, months and years until it’s simply engraved into how you live your life.

You can do this.

💚 Dr. Jules

02/01/2026

This is unacceptable.

One of the countries most public facing and prominent health influencers, Dr. Peter Attia, is in the Epstein files.

And it’s not looking too good.

The emails shared and made public are disgusting.

I’ve been following Dr. Attia for years.

I’ve read his book twice and I listen to every single one of his podcasts. And although I completely disagree with his views on nutrition, I still find value in the guests that he has on his show.

I rarely share political or ideological views here, because most of you follow this page for health, science, and practical guidance.

But medicine does not exist in a vacuum.

Every day, my work is shaped by laws, ethical codes, and policies that determine who is protected, who is heard, and who is put at risk.

As physicians, our responsibility extends beyond treating disease.

It includes speaking up when we see harm, especially when vulnerable populations are involved.

The past few days have raised difficult conversations about accountability, power, and silence in the face of abuse.

Regardless of where one stands politically, the safety of children and the protection of those without a voice should never be a partisan issue.

I have learned, through both medicine and life, that knowledge alone does not define integrity.

The values behind our actions matter just as much as the expertise we share.

You can be highly skilled, highly visible, and still fall short of the ethical standards that many of us try to live by.

This page will always focus on health, prevention, and living a life of purpose.

For me, that also means standing for transparency, responsibility, and compassion when it truly counts.

So to health and wellness influencers, you are still accountable for the disgusting things you do.

And even though you had appearances on Oprah and 60 Minutes, and despite your 1.7 million followers, the lack of judgment you’ve shown puts everything you’ve ever said in doubt.

Yesterday, I kept thinking about how sometimes we think we know someone’s values and moral compass, only to find out that we were dead wrong.

Where have all the good people gone?

I hope I can be a beacon of hope in a world that seems upside down.

💚 Dr. Jules

01/31/2026

Contrary to what the online world might lead you to believe, biology thrives on balance.

If your immune system is underactive, you are more vulnerable to infections and poor outcomes.

If it is overactive, you can develop autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus.

The same principle applies elsewhere in the body.

If sodium levels drop too low, hyponatremia can occur, leading to seizures or even death.

If sodium levels rise too high, hypernatremia can be just as dangerous.

But some of my patients are avoiding packaged foods because of their high sodium content while pouring electrolyte powders in their flavoured water for “health”, when some of these powders contain well over 1000 mg of sodium.

Even nutrients that are widely considered beneficial can cause harm in excess.

High doses of omega-3 fatty acids can increase bleeding risk, which is why I ask patients to stop them before skin surgery.

Let’s not forget about one of my patients who now has permanent nerve damage and neuropathy manifesting as chronic burning and tingling because of excessive vitamin B6 intake.

She was duped by her coach that encouraged her to take a supplement for energy, and a supplement for calmness, and a supplement for sleep with all of them containing the vitamin B6 that finally accumulated and caused permanent damage.

This person will not be held accountable for the recommendations that they made.

Vitamin B6 is essential for nerve and metabolic function, yet excessive intake can be neurotoxic and cause permanent nerve injury.

Vitamin D deficiency is common and problematic, but excessive vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia, abnormal calcifications, and serious complications.

Last week I received a message from a concerned follower that said that one of her friends was encouraged to take vitamin D at ultra high doses on a daily basis.

She was told by her coach that this was beneficial for mental health in the winter months. No baseline blood tests were done and no follow up blood tests were ordered to monitor blood levels.

This is highly irresponsible.

And most often it’s overbooked doctors that are left picking up the pieces.

This is why nuance matters.

When I say soy milk is healthy, someone out there will be allergic to it.

When I say coffee contains polyphenols and can act as an antioxidant, someone out there will have experienced palpitations or anxiety after drinking too much of it.

Both things can be true at the same time.

Every piece of health information shared online, including mine, lacks the nuance of individualized care.

There is almost nothing that I can say here that will absolutely apply to every single person reading it.

Everyone is different. Everyone has a different medical story, a different context, different genetics and also different goals.

And that’s why my content tends to be lengthy.

I want to make sure to explore nuance, but also without creating unnecessary confusion for people who do not have a scientific background.

The information that I share here cannot replace a personalized conversation with your physician, pharmacist, or registered dietitian.

There will always be exceptions, and yes, they often show up in the comment section.

With a growing platform comes greater responsibility, and I take that seriously.

Just because something is beneficial does not mean that more is better.

Always speak with a healthcare professional before changing your diet, starting supplements, or making major lifestyle adjustments.

Individualized care is how we align recommendations with your biology, your medical history, and your goals.

This is why healthcare professionals exist, and why social media should complement, not replace, proper medical guidance.

And if you’ve asked me a specific question in the comments section and I haven’t responded, it’s either because I didn’t see it, didn’t manage to find the time, or was afraid that my recommendation would be interpreted as a blank statement that applies to everyone.

This is precisely why I really love talking about lifestyle medicine.

The scientific foundation of that medical specialty relies on high-quality evidence based recommendations that apply to almost everyone.

A healthy plant-forward diet, a healthy amount of movement, of sleep and social connection in people who have found ways to manage stress and to minimize their exposure to toxins, are recommendations that can apply to pretty much everyone reading this.

To those who support this work by liking, commenting, and sharing, thank you.

You are the reason this platform continues to grow.

My goal has always been to fight misinformation, not to spread it.

And my mission is still to help educate those who are looking for reliable and trustworthy health information, sprinkled with a side “not taking ourselves so seriously”.

Merci!

💚 Dr. Jules

01/30/2026

With 2025 in the rear view mirror, I’m working on a new series of topics that tackle health head on.

With a newly acquired diploma in lifestyle medicine through the , I’m ready to touch on the things that really move the needle on chronic diseases.

What topics would you like to see covered?

I hope you consider joining my community!

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