Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I dove into a topic that truly fascinates me both as a physician and a longevity enthusiast: nattokinase. Derived from fermented soybeans, nattokinase is an enzyme that’s been used for centuries in Japan, where people tend to live longer, healthier lives than in much of the world. In our clinic, interest in nattokinase has ramped up, especially since

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health.  Today I want to dive into a supplement that's making waves in the longevity and wellness sphere: Fatty15. As someone who's spent decades examining the intersection of nutrition, supplements, and holistic health, I always strive to bring you practical, balanced insights—and Fatty15 is a great example of how science continues to challenge our old beliefs about

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I’m sharing highlights from a seminar I recently gave at BIOSTAXX™ , diving into the vital but often misunderstood world of hormone balance. Many of you know my journey from a traditional, conservative medical background—where I was trained to treat symptoms by prescribing medications rather than addressing root causes. My approach shifted dramatica

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. In this week’s episode we dove into a topic that’s rapidly gaining traction in the world of medicine and longevity: peptides . I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of my amazing nurses, Ivey Clary, RN, to unravel the mysteries and practicalities of peptide therapies—from what they are, to how to use them safely, to the real-world results we’re seeing.

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. This past week I had the genuine pleasure of sitting down with father-and-son proprietors Joey and Joe Nachio at The Spice & Tea Exchange in Delray Beach, Florida. What began as a simple visit quickly grew into an easy and meaningful connection, rooted in our shared respect for family, health, and the responsibility we carry for those we love. As Joey spoke ab

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Michael Wilkinson , one of our region’s most esteemed pain specialists. We dove deep into the multifaceted world of chronic pain—especially spinal pain—and the importance of a “common sense” approach to both prevention and treatment. Dr. Wilkinson shared his remarkable journey from West Point to Yale and J

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Josh Davis, PT, DPT, CSCS, owner of Tri Star Strength x Rehab , at his brand new gym in Kingsport. We dove into the unique approach he’s developed—combining physical therapy and strength training under one roof. Josh shared how his facility isn’t just for elite athletes, but is designed for the e

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and colleague, Dr. James Denham, at Elite Health and Longevity in Johnson City, TN. We dove deep into the world of longevity medicine, focusing on why accurate measurements like DEXA scans and VO2 max testing are changing the game in preventive health. Dr. Denham shared his personal journey f

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I had the honor of sitting down with Bob McCollum, an inspiring patient and friend who is tackling one of the toughest challenges any of us could face: caring for a loved one with dementia. Bob shared his deeply personal journey of serving as the primary caregiver for his wife, who has vascular dementia. For over a decade, he’s navigated everything f

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jake Weaver, Area Director of Operations at The Blake—an assisted living and memory care community in Kingsport, TN. Our conversation brought invaluable insight into the importance of planning ahead for the transitions that come with aging. We explored the emotional and practical challenges families face when d

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I had the pleasure of sitting down again with Scott Held to dive deeper into one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of healthy aging: maintaining balance and preventing falls. Building on last week’s conversation about the dangers and consequences of falling, we turned our focus toward actionable strategies and practical exercises desi

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I sat down with my long-time friend and fitness expert, Scott Held , for an honest conversation about falls in the elderly—a topic that hits close to home for many of us. Scott shared his personal motivation for focusing on fall prevention, sparked by his grandmother's serious fall and the profound impact it had on his family. As we discussed, a sing

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note, where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robin Riddle, FNP-C , our West Knoxville nurse practitioner with expertise in functional fertilit y , to explore a topic impacting more couples than ever before. With fertility challenges now affecting nearly one in six couples, our conversation unpacked the growing  why behind the numbers—looking at the phy

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor's Note where we talk about what's on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend and expert farmer, Jake Hubbard , for an honest conversation about the real value of eggs—what makes them "perfect," and why you should care about where your eggs come from. Ever since I started sourcing all my beef, eggs, chicken, and milk from Brookhaven Farms , the changes in taste, nutrition

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health.  Today I’ve been digging into the growing concern around Parkinson’s disease—especially how it’s no longer just about treatment, but prevention. We took a deep dive into “The Parkinson’s Plan,” a book written by two neurologists that not only highlights testimonies but maps out a plan to try and stop Parkinson’s before it starts. In this week’s episode, I shar

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health. This week I shared a personal and eye-opening experience that brings the reality of diabetic complications into sharp focus—literally. After nearly four decades of caring for thousands of diabetic patients and raising two type 1 diabetic children, I found myself in an all-too-familiar but deeply unsettling situation when my daughter Kelli (Type 1 for almost 30

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health.  This week I sat down with Brooke Mohr Watson, PA-C , who works with me every day and has become our go-to expert on acute care and all things psych-related. We dove into practical strategies for boosting your immune system this winter, going beyond the classic “sick season” mindset to really get at what keeps us healthy when the temperatures drop and viruses

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health.  This week, our focus extends beyond the boundaries of traditional medicine and dives deep into the incredible, life-changing power of music. I was joined by two remarkable guests: renowned piano teacher Carol Stone and her student, the young prodigy Yael Shumakher, whose journey from Ukraine to the stage of Carnegie Hall is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Dur

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health.  I’m excited to highlight a conversation with one of our amazing nurse practitioners, Ashton Williams . We dove deep into the world of menopause misconceptions, challenging old-school beliefs and sharing the latest in integrative medicine. If you or someone you love is facing hormonal changes or has questions about women’s health, you’ll want to read this in-f

Welcome to another edition of the Doctor’s Note where we talk about what’s on our minds when it comes to your health. This week on the podcast I dove into a topic that’s often overlooked but is critical to our health as we age: neck posture. I kicked things off with a towel wrapped around my neck—not to emulate John Thompson’s iconic look, but as a practical demonstration. As a longevity doctor, I can’t help but notice the trend of forward neck posture, especially in older ad