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:

Celiac Disease: Has the Diagnosis Been Missed? November 7, 2021

After adopting a strict gluten-free diet, intestinal villi take about two years to heal. Most people notice symptoms dissipating and enjoy a new feeling of well-being

Challenge Yourself to Better Glycemic Health October 16, 2021

Certified Natural’s Glycemic Control contains a concentrated form of brown seaweed called InSea2

Reversing Pre-Diabetes with Glycemic Control October 13, 2021

Prediabetes Is Common, and Importantly, Reversible October 4, 2021

Your blood sugar is borderline for diabetes

The Other Pandemic – A Challenge to News Media October 3, 2021

type 2 diabetes will continue to creep forward, causing millions to suffer from amputations, blindness, kidney failure and other severe complications day after day, gradually killing far more and costing all of us dearly

The Other Pandemic That Keeps Killing September 20, 2021

Type 2 diabetes and the coronavirus has made it deadlier

Healthy Conversations About Weight Should Not Be Taboo September 15, 2021

Don’t let obesity unnecessarily elevate your risk of developing diabetes

Teenage Sex Pushing Boundaries in the Pandemic September 7, 2021

Today’s digital natives are especially adept at online dating, sexting, virtual sex and other online activities

Summer’s Last Hurrah the Most Dangerous August 31, 2021

So take it easy this weekend ahead, and look out for the ones you love

What Would Make Your Skin Turn Yellow? August 31, 2021

Good sources of dietary B-12 intake include steak, fish, poultry products, and eggs

Retirement Homes Should Include a Lively Bar August 29, 2021

No one enjoys saying goodbye to home

Long-term survival after heart attack August 12, 2021

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency August 2, 2021

60 percent of North Americans are deficient in this vital mineral

How Accurate Is Your Blood Pressure Reading? July 27, 2021

Do you still have blind confidence in your blood pressure readings?

No Moderation Needed When Bathing in the Woods July 18, 2021

“Forest Bathing” therapy offers insights on benefits including improved cardiovascular function, brain activity, immune systems, self-esteem, and reduced anxiety and depression

Finding Truth in Science is a Moving Target July 18, 2021

Bertrand Russell, a British Nobel laureate and a champion for freedom of opinion, wrote, “When a man tells you that he knows the exact truth about anything, you are safe in inferring that he is an inexact man.”

Fixing the Leak of Untold Incontinence July 5, 2021

Urinary incontinence is called a “closet problem”. After all, who wants to admit they wet their pants. But too many North Americans suffer from this disorder in silence, when they should be getting help

Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank June 28, 2021

In this uncertain world, remember this sage advice: a dollar saved is also a dollar earned

Sharing a ride to health and safety June 21, 2021

As we move ever more boldly into the post-pandemic new era, wouldn’t it be nice if we could harness more innovations like ridesharing to make the world a healthier place?

Are You Taking Too Much Medication? June 14, 2021

Whatever your means of disposal, remember that drugs pose a huge hazard to unsuspecting children or pets. Dispose of them safely

Go Natural to Debut Your New Hair Colour June 7, 2021

Natural hair – meaning whatever Mother Nature gave you – is beautiful

How Diet and Inflammation Affect Colon Cancer May 30, 2021

The discomfort of colonoscopy is miniscule to the suffering of terminal colon cancer

How to Make Takeout Meals Healthy May 24, 2021

Delivery services are wonderful, but they reinforce a sedentary lifestyle

COVID Means Double Trouble, and Worse May 17, 2021

Delays in screenings, Delays in surgeries

Is Your Lack of Energy Due to Anemia? May 10, 2021

Some people are tired all the time and have plenty of iron in the blood

Bridging generations online for health May 3, 2021

Generations United, a clearinghouse for information on different types of intergenerational programs, has a publication in its resource library called Staying Connected While Staying Apart.

Gender Makes a Difference in Heart Disease April 26, 2021

But know there are alternatives, including high doses of vitamin C and lysine, a combination that has helped keep one of us alive for more than 20 years after severe heart attack

Gout: No Longer the Blue-Blooded Disease April 19, 2021

Genetic testing holds promise in identifying cases before symptoms appear. For now, prevention is the best course. Adopt a healthy lifestyle to keep gout from suddenly causing a painful wakeup call during the night.

It’s Dangerous to Ignore Vitamin K2 April 12, 2021

Vitamin K2 is an especially important partner to vitamin D

Weightlifting, Not Just for a Medal April 4, 2021