Valencia Porter, MD, MPH

01/06/2026

Always double check this guy…too many wrongly explained “facts”

It has taken medical science 200 years to advance humans to the point where people are so healthy and living so long that they can deny that science and medicine iS what got us here.

01/02/2026

Ugh - not happy about the new 2026 requirement for “folic acid” (an artificial ingredient) in corn tortillas in California.
The root of the word “folate” which comes from folia or foliage comes from plant foods with leaves such as leafy greens.
It would be so much better if we could just give people access to fruits and vegetables!

More details on the hazards of Folic Acid here

Guess I’ll have to learn to make my own tortillas now sheesh.

https://www.drbenlynch.com/folic-acid-side-effects/dd

Hardly anyone talks about folic acid side effects. Folic acid is not some major block buster drug having a list of dangerous side effects longer than its benefits. Like all the ones on TV…. According to WebMD, folic acid effects are these: While these are great to know, these are not the folic aci...

12/18/2025

The natural healing -> MAHA & spirituality -> MAHA pipelines I’ve witnessed over the last 5 years are disturbing. And having seen behind the scenes with many of them has caused me to mute “health influencers” more and more.

12/15/2025

12/12/2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a roundtable discussion titled Invisible Illness — Leading the Way with Lyme Disease,

10/18/2025

I agree!

Omg YES!

10/02/2025

Instead of just coloring your product packaging pink for the month of October, how about actually examining the consequences of the ingredients of products and finding ways to improve them?

This October, let’s stand with brands that truly support the fight against breast cancer by NOT having carcinogens in their products, instead of those who .

🎀Don’t be fooled by pink ribbons slapped on products just to boost sales, while still selling the very chemicals that contribute to cancer.

❌Avoid toxins known to cause breast cancer in ultra processed foods and beauty products such as

-Parabens
-Fragrance
-Phthalates
-BHT
-BHA
-Toluene
-Triclosan
-Artificial dyes

✅Stick to

-Organic foods
-Personal care products with natural ingredients you can actually pronounce

Follow Moms Across America & Moms Across America Movement

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08/16/2025

I’m proud to announce that I’m officially a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner! If you want the most current, patient-centered approach to perimenopause or menopause care, consider working with a MSCP or menopause-trained provider.

08/14/2025

Optimizing your nutrition can help keep you healthy and reduce menopausal symptoms. Make sure your intake of protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals are adequate. Unsure if you’re getting enough? Consider functional nutrient testing to find out where you might be deficient.

08/01/2025

Gen X Menopause be like

07/28/2025

As we age and develop more visceral fat (fat surrounding our abdominal organs), insulin resistance can develop - especially when consuming a diet rich in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and processed foods. In perimenopause, dropping estrogen levels can further contribute to insulin resistance, making perimenopausal symptoms even worse! The good news is that reversing insulin resistance and balancing blood sugar can improve many perimenopausal symptoms. Find a nutrition plan that works for you without being in a caloric deficit.

07/26/2025

Don’t fall into the calorie-cutting diet trap again. Instead, choose hormone supportive nutrient-dense foods for overall health and to support a healthy metabolism.