Dr. James Dowd

Dr. James Dowd Dr. Dowd is board certified in integrative holistic medicine, adult rheumatology, and pediatric rheu

Dr. Dowd is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He is board certified in integrative holistic medicine, adult rheumatology, and pediatric rheumatology. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in 1983 and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 1987. Dr. Dowd went on to complete a residency in combined internal medicine and pediatrics at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he served as chief medical resident at Erie County Medical Center in 1991. He was fellowship trained in combined adult and pediatric rheumatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas. The American College of Rheumatology awarded Dr. Dowd with a Physician-Scientist Development Award for his research on superantigens in 1993. Dr. Dowd founded the Arthritis Institute of Michigan in 1997.

I have osteoarthritis in a previously injured knee. Here are some excellent recommendations for reducing knee pain and d...
10/26/2025

I have osteoarthritis in a previously injured knee. Here are some excellent recommendations for reducing knee pain and delaying any need for surgery.

Get tips, advice, exercises, and stretches for the most severe type of knee arthritis - Bone On Bone knee arthritis. Bone-on-bone knee osteoarthritis is when...

Busy seasoned keto recipes.
10/17/2025

Busy seasoned keto recipes.

Comforting, creamy, cheap, filling, AND easy to make? Now we're talkin'! This soup is a great base. Season it to your liking with salt or curry powder, stir in some pureed roasted garlic, or garnish it however you wish.

Stress derails your metabolism. See what you can do.
10/15/2025

Stress derails your metabolism. See what you can do.

Stress is a normal response to life’s challenges. However, chronic stress can take a serious toll on metabolic health. Understanding how stress affects th

Marathon but worth every minute.
10/05/2025

Marathon but worth every minute.

The microbiome is one of the most fascinating and complex areas of health, wellness, and medicine today. In this video compilation, we’ll explore the essenti...

This is a great tool for finding tasty recipes that can maintain your ketosis.
09/19/2025

This is a great tool for finding tasty recipes that can maintain your ketosis.

Keto recipes are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, offering a perfect balance of rich flavors and simple ingredients that fit seamlessly into

Ketogenic does not obligate you to eat animal meats or seafood. You have options as a vegetarian, vegan, piscatarian, om...
09/16/2025

Ketogenic does not obligate you to eat animal meats or seafood. You have options as a vegetarian, vegan, piscatarian, omnivore or carnivore.
It simply means you are burning fat as your primary fuel more than 50% of the time.

Keto works with vegetarian, vegan, or carnivore diets. Address nutrient gaps with smart food choices or supplements.

Aspartame is an epigentic modifier. Yikes! That diet soda will mess with your mood and the mood of your grandchildren. N...
03/24/2025

Aspartame is an epigentic modifier. Yikes! That diet soda will mess with your mood and the mood of your grandchildren. Nasty!

Research shows that just 2–4 diet sodas per day can cause anxiety—but that’s not the scariest part. This anxiety can be inherited by future generations, even...

https://youtu.be/TUTEJVwlCOk?si=6ye_hg4xgTEUavfDMore data confirming the benefits of taking vitamin D and omega 3 in thi...
03/14/2025

https://youtu.be/TUTEJVwlCOk?si=6ye_hg4xgTEUavfD

More data confirming the benefits of taking vitamin D and omega 3 in this case for longevity.
The Vitamin D Cure, Wiley(c) 2012 is still spot on!

New Research in Nature Aging suggest Omega-3 supplementation could significantly slow your pace of aging. But there’s more to the story. In this video, we br...

The Vitamin D Cure strikes again after 16 years the data is holding up. Add some magnesium citrate at bedtime and superc...
02/04/2025

The Vitamin D Cure strikes again after 16 years the data is holding up. Add some magnesium citrate at bedtime and supercharge these benefits.

The anti-ageing effect was even greater when combined with vitamin D and exercise.

Worth careful consideration for some people with inflammatory diseases. The data is beginning to shift with more rigorou...
01/24/2025

Worth careful consideration for some people with inflammatory diseases. The data is beginning to shift with more rigorous science.

The Carnivore Diet is often misrepresented and poorly understood. I'm not for it or against it per se, but think it's a fascinating metabolic intervention th...

Happy New Year!This is your year to change how and what you eat.Keto-Mojo is an excellant resource for monitoring your k...
01/14/2025

Happy New Year!
This is your year to change how and what you eat.
Keto-Mojo is an excellant resource for monitoring your ketosis, educating you about ketogenic diets and providing a wealth of recipes. Check it out!

Discover our Keto Basics page where we bring together all our articles dedicated to Keto Basics issues relative to Ketogenic diet on one page. – KETO-MOJO

No significant effect of unprocessed beef on cardiovascular disease risk factors. Imagine that? Our paleolithic ancestor...
12/31/2024

No significant effect of unprocessed beef on cardiovascular disease risk factors. Imagine that? Our paleolithic ancestors got something right.🧐

Results from observational studies suggest associations of red meat intake with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, RCTs have not clearly demonstrated a link between red meat consumption and CVD risk factors. Further, the specific effects of beef, the most consumed red meat in t...

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