Pamela Gould, ND Natural Family Medicine and Women's Health

07/10/2021

Antibiotic linked to rise in early onset colon cancer?
Gut Microbiome testing has been improving over the 20+ years of using it in my practice, but now that all eyes are on the Microbiome as a signal of health the idea of testing as a screening tool is gaining traction, but still nowhere to be seen in conventional medical practices.

“We now want to find out if there is a link between antibiotic use and changes in the microbiome which can make the colon more susceptible to cancer.”

12/12/2020

-Vitamin D deficiency in COVID-19 quadrupled death rate
- there are currently close to 40 ongoing intervention trials with vitamin D in COVID-19 around the world
-“The findings...make a call for general avoidance of vitamin D deficiency as a safe and inexpensive possible mitigation of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic”

12/05/2020

Dr. Thomas is leading the battle to practice ethical health care and evidence-based medicine, honor informed consent and stand up against medical coercion at every level. Please join me in supporting his efforts.

12/02/2020

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11/28/2020

Public health groups, including the World Health Organization, are making a concerted effort to reduce COVID vaccine hesitancy, as many medical professionals and minority groups remain doubtful about safety and efficacy.

10/05/2020

Add Diabetes to a growing list of risks associated with PPI use:
Osteoporosis, gut and lung infections, vitamin deficiency...dementia, kidney issues.

Often-used drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) ease heartburn symptoms, but a new study suggests they might also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

09/28/2020

As climate change lengthens fire seasons, will the government do enough to protect them?

09/25/2020

Researchers at Stanford University estimate that wildfire smoke killed at least 1,200 people over age 65 in California – and likely more.

09/06/2020

Wildfires blanketing several Western cities are creating hazardous health conditions. Don't count on cloth masks to protect your lungs.

08/21/2020

"An easy work-around to solve this problem is to either tape over the valve completely or wear a cloth mask over top of the N95 mask". Or KN95 without exhaust valve

As if Bay Area residents didn't have enough to stress over. In addition to trying to protect their lungs from COVID-19, they now have worry about breathing in sooty air.

06/08/2020

Amazing story of action based on awareness, commitment, connection, collaboration, courage and community.

A little bit of perspective helps folks shed light on the complexities of navigating the whole.

A long and layered article worth the read.

“Stilwell-Jensen points to a recent news storyabout members of the nearby Zuni Nation and other community members who quarantined in hotel rooms arranged by the New Mexico Department of Health; they were given bologna sandwiches and hot dogs while they tried to heal from COVID.”

This Native-run coronavirus relief effort could help the Navajo Nation become more resilient over the long term.

05/22/2020