Since Covid hit, I feel we have all been in an odd place, myself included. WellnessPlus by Dr. Jess MD Without trying to sound insensitive, the “pandemic” times have not necessarily been bad to me. I launched Wellness plus, my online subscription app in December 2020 and not only has it provided me freedom, but […]

The Hidden Healer: The Science behind Psilocybin If you don’t know or haven’t heard the news about the power of the mycelium, or magic mushrooms, then you are behind the times. Recent claims state minimal use can transform mental states, addictions and bring about epiphanies and revelations that are almost hard to believe. And this […]

What is cannabis? Why is it illegal? Cannabis, better known as marijuana, is a plant that can be used for any of its many versatile properties, including medicinal and recreational use. The psychoactive part of the plant, known as THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, has been criminalized in the war against drugs and is responsible for the […]

Mood disorders and anxiety Why are so many of us anxious for no reason at all? Why do many of us feel as though we have lost the joy of life? Why do so many of us complain that prescription medications don’t work or bring us back to feeling like ourselves? Anxiety and depression are […]

Trauma, chemical signatures, and epigenetics Traumatic experiences can leave a “chemical signature” on your genes, which passes down to future generations. This is not by a genetic mutation. Rather, the trauma alters the expression of a gene by turning it on or off. This impacts the subsequent functioning protein that the gene codes. This is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]