W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones

W. Gifford-Jones, MD is the pen name of Dr. Ken Walker, graduate of Harvard Medical School. Diana Gifford-Jones is his daughter, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School. Their latest book, “No Nonsense Health” is available at: Docgiff.com Sign-up at DocGiff to receive our weekly e-newsletter. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow our new Instagram accounts, @docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones .

Most Recent Articles by W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones:

The Original Medicine of Stingless Bees June 27, 2022

African communities have long known the medicinal properties of stingless bee honey

Ease Arthritis Pain Naturally June 21, 2022

Natural approaches to treating arthritis are safe and effective

Can AI Help Fight Cancer? June 6, 2022

But AI is undeniably improving the practice of medicine by having computers do what humans cannot – crunching huge amounts of data to expedite diagnosis and treatment. To what extent AI can help prevent disease remains to be seen.

Bend So You Don’t Break June 6, 2022

Yoga provides relief from back pain, eased arthritis symptoms, better sleep, and improved mood

How Do You Know You’re Deficient in Vitamin C? June 6, 2022

14 percent of North Americans aren’t getting even the meagre recommended daily dose

Flashy Marketing Deceives New Mothers May 17, 2022

Animals thrive without Big Pharma. Human babies do too

Watch Out for Warm Summer Nights May 8, 2022

Bottom line: keep cool when things heat up, especially at night

A Little Nostalgia Goes a Long Way May 1, 2022

Wonderful walk down memory lane

Boosting Nitric Oxide the Antidote to Getting Older April 26, 2022

To get more nitric oxide, add leafy greens and beets to the diet. Nitric oxide supplements work quickly when the need for a boost is more urgent

Is Cholesterol the Enemy? April 13, 2022

What will experts say about cholesterol years from now. We wish we knew

For Men, Don’t Disregard a Lump in the Breast April 12, 2022

The most important message for men and women alike? Screening for breast lumps saves lives. Don’t neglect to do it

Urinary Incontinence in Women April 11, 2022

Remember Rome was not built in a day. Nor will weak bladder muscles be rebuilt without consistent daily efforts.

Building Up Bones for a Lifetime March 27, 2022

So, children, save your money and your bones by eating well and by a lifetime of physical activity

Music for the Mind March 26, 2022

And what sweeter medicine than to turn on the music and enjoy the journey through happy memories while also exercising the mind

Decarbonizing Healthcare March 25, 2022

Stay Healthy, Telehealth,

Plastic Soup a Disastrous Meal February 26, 2022

Let’s not make plastic soup our every meal – and our demise

Why Wouldn’t You Take Care of Your Heart? February 22, 2022

Giff: I would ask anyone in similar circumstances, why wouldn’t you want to take care of your heart?

Do You Have an Inflammatory Lifestyle? February 21, 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes involve chronic inflammation

A Wave of Heart Disease Among Healthcare Workers? February 7, 2022

Keep arteries clear of plaque build up. Vitamin C in high doses combined with lysine lowers cholesterol levels for a safe, natural defence force against heart disease and an alternative to drugs

Grandma Took the Wrong Pill January 31, 2022

Helping grandma be safe can involve keeping all these risky items out of reach of her grandchildren too

Stand Up To Read This Week’s Column January 30, 2022

Reducing the amount of your sitting time improves the chances for better cardiovascular health, lowers cancer risk, diabetes risk and the prospects for Alzheimer’s. So get up from your chair!