Harris Whole Health

06/16/2026

as an MPH, I've always kept an eye on public health matters. this concern over valley health is local (nearby in Wi******er) and the growth of private equity in hospitals means that doctors are forced to prioritize efficiency over patient needs. Which is tough, particularly for complex patients.

06/14/2026

I hear this question all the time--and antibiotics, probiotics, etc. https://wapo.st/3PXVMw4 (gift link)

Skip the probiotic with your antibiotics, and bolster your microbiome with these three strategies instead.

06/13/2026

alllll the berries coming in...strawberries gone now, though.

06/06/2026

raspberries and jarjir (arugula)

06/06/2026

can microwaving lower fodmap levels?
the tl;dr:
yes, somewhat.
1) you need to use water, and discard it
2) 3 minutes is ideal
3) the amount of lowering differs by food....many foods are still fodmap. for example, apples didn't lower as much in fodmap.

Can 3 minutes in the microwave alter the FODMAP content of foods? 🔬🥣

Monash student Fin stepped into the FODMAP lab to test this theory!

Read the full blog here: https://monashfodmap.com/blog/can-microwaving-reduce-fodmap-content/

06/04/2026

interesting new study--the rate of organ transplantation (liver, kidney) is much higher in Celiac disease

05/29/2026

oh! so yummy. just the beginning of the season.

05/29/2026

very exciting news for people with Celiac!
the TL;DR:
The Celiac Safety Act will protect individuals with Celiac Disease by:
Requiring any product containing wheat, barley, or rye to list “gluten-containing grains” as a major allergen.
Provide an 18-month implementation window for the FDA and manufacturers.
Note: proposed to Congress, not yet passed, needs sponsors, but a solid step in the right direction. If you have contacts, you know what to do!

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, during Celiac Disease Awareness Month, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the Celiac Safety Act to strengthen food labeling law and protect the roughly 3 million Americans with Celiac Disease.

05/24/2026

mmm...happy birthday to me! last minute, I decided I needed cake. Because, cake.

05/20/2026

May showers bring delicious things...