Elson Haas MD

02/17/2026

In the Chinese Zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, begins with the New Moon on February 17, 2026. The complete cycle of Chinese Zodiacs is 60 years – 12 animals x 5 elements – so the last Fire Horse was in 1966. If you are mature in years, you might remember that time which was full of drama, including the escalation of the Vietnam War, major Civil Rights activism led by Martin Luther King, and the founding of the Black Panther Party.

What can we expect from a Fire Horse year? Think energy, dynamism and rapid change, with the Fire element amplifying the Horse's natural spirit of freedom, speed, and passion. With this combination we often feel that life is moving at a faster pace, so it is especially important to stay attuned to our energy reserves and our body’s limits. The Horse has energy to spare, but can be unpredictable. It all comes down to the quality of the rider. Who’s in charge this year?

And what can we expect at this new moon time? I have a blog article on “Working with the Moon” which is one of the most visible and influential of Nature’s cycles waxing and waning each month. Learn how you can best use the lunar energy at this time.

https://elsonhaasmd.com/working-with-the-moon/

02/02/2026

Welcome to February - the month of Valentine's, heart health, Chinese New Year! My February newsletter is now available. IfYou can read it online here (and subscribe to get future issues): https://mailchi.mp/1e8e68c3e1b1/january-news-20276593

01/05/2026

Are you ready to embrace healthy eating in the New Year? Join me this Saturday January 10th (and the following two Saturdays) for live webinars to help you to shift your eating habits!

This interactive course is based on my book The Detox Diet, which offers a variety of different approaches – some seasonal, some addressing specific substances like caffeine, sugar or alcohol and others that help identify problematic food reactions and allergies. The beauty of the winter class is that you can cleanse while still eating food and staying nourished and warm in the colder months. This isn’t necessarily what most people think about when they hear the word “detox” but I can attest to the effectiveness of this approach through my experience with thousands of patients over the years. This is also a great way to begin your new year and set a course for greater health and vitality in the coming months.

12/21/2025

On the longest night of the year, we welcome the winter season and the returning of longer days. Honor your body's need for additional rest during the winter. Take time for self-care! From this day forward, each day grows brighter.

12/19/2025

It's the Holiday Season and it's easy to over indulge at this time of year! Watch this short video to learn how you can stay healthy through the holidays!

Dr. Haas shares how we can avoid getting sick during the holiday season.

12/12/2025

If you're not yet on my email list, you might want to register to get my monthly newsletter filled with valuable seasonal information. In the December issue: Tips for Staying Healthy through the Holidays * Special Discount offer on my New Year's Detox * The latest NEW Medicine Solutions "Infectious Diseases: Prevention and Treatment"

Hello to the big Holidays! Time to celebrate and also be careful with possible over indulgences. The “sugar season” of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s occurs in the darker, late Autumn and early Winter period of the year, which is naturally a more inward time requiring rest and quiet pl...

11/29/2025

The holiday season has begun! Did you over indulge a bit over Thanksgiving? Here's my article on Staying Healthy Through the Holidays with some helpful tips.

There's an inherent conflict between the rather hectic pace of the end of year holidays and the natural slowing down that is part of late Autumn. It's also a time when we can easily over-indulge. Here are my tips for thriving through this sometimes challenging Holiday Season.

11/15/2025

When the weather gets cooler, it's time to make soup! This creamy soup is a healthy and delicious recipe to enjoy during the cooler months. Consider serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped toasted almonds.
✨ Squash Tortilla Soup -or- Butternut Bisque ✨
(Recipe serves 4)
Ingredients:
* 1 medium butternut squash, washed thoroughly
* 5 cups water or chicken or vegetable broth
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
* 1 large tomato, chopped (optional)
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
* 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder (optional)
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds for garnish
* 10-12 kale leaves, sliced chiffonade
* 6 Tablespoons yogurt (optional)
* 3 corn tortillas - sliced into strips, baked 10 min until crisp (optional)
Directions:
It’s easier to roast the butternut squash at 350 for about 40 minutes and then cut butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds and cut into 1 inch cubes.
While baking the squash, use a medium size skillet to heat the oil with onion and garlic until translucent. Add the chili powder and tomato. Heat for one minute.
Combine the squash, liquid, salt, and spices in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil and simmer covered until you can pierce the pieces easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Puree in blender or food processor.
Adjust seasoning to taste and then garnish with the kale and tortilla strips. You can also serve with a tablespoon of yogurt in each cup and a sprinkle of chopped toasted almonds as you like.
Recipe adapted from Ultimate Immunity by Elson Haas MD and Sondra Barrett PhD.

11/07/2025

I had an interesting conversation withSharon Lukert, who is the author of the book "Until My Memory Fails Me" We talked about her experience of living with a neurodegenerative disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. We discuss what could be normal memory loss due to aging and resources for those who suspect they, or a loved one, may have Alzheimer's.

Sharon Lukert is the author of the book "Until My Memory Fails Me" and she talks with Dr. Haas about her experience of living with a neurodegenerative diseas...

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! On this day filled with treats, consider limiting the sugar and balancing it with some nutritious food. Here are 10 Tips for nourishing our children (and it works for adults too!).

Dr. Elson Haas has written extensively about children's health and diet. It is never to soon to start developing healthy habits. His expertise draws on more than 40 years of private family practice in the field of Integrative medicine and he invites you to use these tips to help your own kids!

10/26/2025

It is wise to adjust our lifestyle choices especially in regard to nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep patterns as the weather changes. This can also be a time when our mindset is affected with the lessening of daylight and cooler weather, so ideally we find ways to enhance our positive attitude. Read by Health Tips for Autumn here:

As Autumn begins it is wise to look at adjusting our lifestyle to align with the changing energy of the seasons. This will help us to Stay Healthy!

10/21/2025

Nutritional and Natural Supplements

There are two basic functional approaches to nutritional supplement programs. First and foremost is to replace or add more of things that measure low, which can be nutrients like vitamin D, iron, calcium and other minerals. Adding extra vitamin C and B vitamins adds some extra nutrients for enhanced functioning.

Another important aspect of nutritional medicine involves balancing functionality with issues that are too low or two high. This might be adding thyroid or adrenal hormones when they are low in testing or with symptoms like fatigue and low endurance, or coldness in the body. There are also ways to lower histamine levels and allergy symptoms with higher vitamin C intake or using the bioflavonoid called Quercetin.

Read more about this topic in my blog post: https://elsonhaasmd.com/nutritional-and-natural-supplements/