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Bacteria are Fearsome, Especially When Weaponized

23 Jan 2026

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. ...

Facial Filler, Reversibility, and the Science We Don’t See

23 Jan 2026

I talked about Botox a lot in 2025. Which, in the social circles of a 22-year-old woman, raises a fair question: why? We don’t have wrinkles yet. Our frontal lobes aren’t even finished developing....

Gua Sha Is Exotic Wellness That Leaves a Mark

8 Jan 2026

When sales go stale, embrace the romanticism of exoticism....

Fishing for the Benefits of Fish Oil Supplements

8 Jan 2026

It is estimated that there are more than 100,000 different dietary supplements on the market in North America. Some of these, like “detox” supplements are totally useless, others such as immune...

The Crank Magnetism of Chiropractors

2 Jan 2026

Did you know that a chiropractor can help you with menstrual pain and discomfort during pregnancy? I didn’t either, but some chiropractors in the city I live in seem to think they can do just about...

Is it Time to Cut Mouthwash from Your Oral Health Routine?

26 Dec 2025

I find that I always go in and out of “mouthwash phases.” Sometimes I convince myself that it is an absolutely necessary component of my oral health routine, while in other moments in life I...

Of Mistletoe, Frankincense and Myrrh

24 Dec 2025

Mistletoe has had a certain mystique about it since ancient times, probably on account of the curious way it grows.  The plant is a “hemiparasite,” meaning that it can either grow in soil, or, more...

Searching for the Elusive Fountain of Youth

12 Dec 2025

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. 

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