Be Your Best Doctor with Dr. Jess

Stop the Herxing: Your 5 Step Emergency Action Plan If the thought of doing a detox or kill protocol makes you a little nervous, for fear of herxing – not to worry – there are ways to minimize this reaction, should it occur. It’s all about having a plan! What is Herxing? Before we get […]

On Dec 1, 2020, the news and social media were abuzz with rumors of the new Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination causing infertility. Rumors continued to build and it seems no one is really sure what is actually true here. So let’s break down the facts. Who are the Doctors who Published the Petition? This all started […]

Terrain Theory and Covid-19 Way back at the beginning of the Coronavirus panic, Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said we don’t just need to treat the acute disease, we need to treat the underlying condition that makes people more susceptible to serious disease progression. Since then, […]

You are sick and tired of being sick and tired You’ve called your primary care doctor who drew routine labs and proceeded to tell you that you are “normal.” But you don’t feel normal. You’ve tried routine medications, but conventional medicine has not seemed to work for you. You seek a functional doctor’s help, but […]

How to read beyond the headline and not get fooled by pharma and mainstream media With numbers of Covid-19 soaring as winter is upon us, vaccine manufacturers are rushing to bring a vaccine to the frightened public. What is concerning however is that trials are not designed to give us pertinent answers and the world […]

What are parasites? Parasites are organisms that utilize their host for nutrition and survival. You may be thinking-we live in a first-world country where parasites aren’t a thing, but let me tell you why that thinking is primarily wrong. It is estimated that upwards of 70% of people might have parasitic infestations and they can […]

The Polarizing Vaccine Debate I do not intend this to be a pro versus anti vaccine post. I am a conventionally trained medical doctor so I am more concerned about whether patients are able to make informed decisions about vaccinations since most doctors are not providing them with package inserts or a full risk profile. […]

Black Health Matters – 4 Action Steps For Restoring Your Health It’s a difficult time for the black community. We are disproportionately affected by Covid-19 with black people being twice as likely to die. At a time when many of us are trying to shield ourselves from catching the virus we now feel called to […]

What is Epstein Barr virus (EBV)? We’ve already learned from Jeffrey that most Epstein’s are predatory, and this one is no different. EBV is a human herpesvirus 4, which are some of the most contagious and common pathogens around. It is responsible for infectious mononucleosis, also known as glandular fever, or the kissing disease. The […]

Estrogen vs progesterone and effects on the body Estrogen increases cellular growth, especially in the uterus during the first part of the menstrual cycle. Estrogen also stimulates the maturation of the egg-containing follicle in the ovary. It is responsible for keeping the cervix the right consistency for possible implantation via the sperm. When it is in […]

What is the endocannabinoid system? Let me explain a little about cannabis and the endocannabinoid system so that you can understand the science behind this misunderstood plant. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) was never something we were taught about in medical school. It happens to run from your brain to your bowels…and the receptors, known as […]

What does the thyroid do? The thyroid is frequently overlooked, but it is a critical organ to the overall functioning of your body. It is located in the middle of the lower neck, and it produces hormones that influence every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. It controls your energy levels and regulates metabolism. […]

The far-reaching effects of brain disease 30 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. In the United States, 5.3 million people suffer from this specific dementia. That’s one in 8 Americans over the age fo 65. This number doesn’t even include other neurocognitive disorders like Parkinson’s, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), autism, […]

5G is here, so is it safe? I will always remember the day my dad came home from Panera Bread raving about “hot spots” that you could use to access the internet. Today, WiFi is ubiquitous. Mobile devices are necessary for everyday life. Our lives have become a blur of responsibility and hustle. It makes […]

The case of the patient with recurrent colds and fatigue Last week at my clinic, I saw a young 30 something girl who was very athletic and healthy for the majority of her life. In the last year, she began to feel fatigued, nauseated, run-down, and unable to properly function at her job. She often […]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects one in ten women of childbearing age. It is a condition where certain hormones are out of balance. These imbalances typically show up as irregular menstrual cycles, a higher level of androgens (a type of hormone including testosterone) in the body, and small cysts in the ovaries. PCOS can cause symptoms including […]

The Prevalence of HPV as a Cause of Cancer We know that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes a full 90% of cervical cancers. In addition, 95% of anal cancers, 65% of vaginal cancers, 60% of oropharyngeal cancers, 50% of vulvar cancers, and 35% of penile cancers have links to HPV. Our Weakened Immune System The toxic […]

I met a man with parasites and they were destroying his life…. He was frail and thin when I met him. I could sense the pain. He spoke openly about the infestation and how allopathic medicine told him he was crazy after all tests came back negative. Conventional medicine, the world I once worked in, […]

Managing long-term osteoporosis Clinically, the progression of osteoporosis is tracked using bone density scans. Managing the long-term risk of bone breakdown and risk of fracture is of the utmost importance in aging. Falls contribute to unintentional injuries and it’s these injuries at becoming a major predictor of longevity and the need for skilled nursing care […]

Biofilm disease, stealth infections, traumatic brain injuries, and psychiatry Inflammatory markers are well-documented in psychiatric literature. Stealth infections, like candida, herpes, mold, Lyme and its co-infections, can all elicit rampant inflammation and fatigue in the body by disrupting cytokine function and spinning the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis down, respectively. This is usually the first step in […]

Birth control pills are controversial Unfortunately, conventional medicine does not seek the causation of disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, PMS, menopause, or acne. Rather, physicians prescribe birth control pills to address symptoms. But, at what cost? Long-term use of birth control pills has been controversial. Research has shown risks for strokes, heart disease, thromboembolism, […]

What is mycotoxin illness or CIRS? Mycotoxin illness results in chronic inflammatory response syndrome, aka CIRS. Mold is not the only culprit, although it is often involved. The cause of chronic inflammation is biotoxin illness, which may result from any pathogen with a biofilm. Biofilm is the sticky byproduct that many pathogens form to adhere […]

What is mold? Mold is a type of fungus grown in multicellular filaments on moist food and other surfaces. While generally thought to be an outdoor problem, mold contamination in buildings is quite common. In fact, effects of air pollutants have been receiving increased attention both clinically and in the media. One study from Harvard […]

Celery and The Science Celery is a plant from the Apiaceae family and has been studied by several scientists. It contains some compounds like ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, apigenin, tannins, saponins, luteolin, and kaempferol –  all of which have powerful antioxidant properties. This is crucial to removing excess free radicals and supporting mitochondrial […]