Dr. Matt Lewis in Tampa

12/10/2024

My team and I at Provoke Health are now offering Plaquex IV Therapy. Packed with Phosphatidylcholine, Plaquex IV Therapy offers incredible benefits, including:

Clears arterial plaque for better heart health
Repairs cell membranes for cellular rejuvenation
Supports detoxification and liver health
Enhances brain function and memory
Restores gut integrity for better digestion

Learn more by reading the following:

Recently here at PROVOKE Health, we began offering Plaquex to some of our patients as part of their personalized plan of care. Plaquex is a special formulation of phosphatidylcholine delivered intravenously. Phosphatidylcholine is an essential phospholipid found in cell membranes that is gaining tra

11/14/2024

Provoke Health now offers regenerative joint injections for pain relief and mobility. Learn more here...

Whether you’re a 23-year-old college-level athlete or a 62-year-old nearing retirement, your body’s joints take a beating, even when you’re healthy and somewhat active. If you have the added burden of dealing with some form of arthritis — a disease that targets the joints — that strain is ...

10/30/2024

As healthcare practices continue to evolve, many patients we treat at Provoke Health find themselves weighing the benefits of in-person appointments against the convenience of virtual / telehealth consultations. For anyone interested in understanding the inherent differences between the two appointment formats, a recent study — which PROVOKE Health has reviewed — sheds light on the pros and cons of in-person and telehealth doctor visits.

As healthcare practices continue to evolve, many patients we treat find themselves weighing the benefits of in-person appointments against the convenience of virtual consultations. Most functional medicine and integrative healthcare practices, which is what we are (we focus on treating the whole per

10/24/2024

Important update from Provoke Health about post-hurricane health.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season caused tremendous destruction along Florida’s Gulf Coast, as well as in the mountains of western North Carolina and at multiple points in between, and it may not be over — hurricane season doesn’t officially end until November 30. Adding to these miseries? Am...

08/08/2024

If you aren't following Provoke Health here on Facebook, please do. PROVOKE is my new healthcare practice in Tampa, Florida. It's a functional medicine and integrative healthcare practice that's focused on motivating, guiding, and supporting you on your journey to regaining your confidence, resiliency, and health. Today's post for the PROVOKE Health blog is all about the Mediterranean diet. Have a look and please follow us!

Depending on your plan of care, your Tampa functional medicine healthcare provider, like those at PROVOKE Health, may recommend an eating plan based on the Mediterranean diet. If you’re unfamiliar with it, the Mediterranean diet, inspired by the traditional eating habits of countries bordering the...

12/22/2023

Despite popular narratives, perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes, night sweats, s*x hormones, ovulation, and the natural transition to menopause. It extends beyond hormones to impact muscle mass, bone density, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, mood, skin health, s*x, and more.

Perimenopause of course is a natural phase before menopause when a woman’s body starts shifting, causing irregular periods, mood swings, and other changes due to fluctuating hormone levels, marking the transition to the end of reproductive years. It’s like a rollercoaster ride for the body, with ups and downs, as it prepares for the next stage of life.

In my latest blog post, I call attention to how low estrogen caused by perimenopause can negatively impact your health, and what you can do to slow and even reverse the progression of health conditions related to declining estrogen.

Despite popular narratives, perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes, night sweats, s*x hormones, ovulation, and the natural transition to menopause. …

11/06/2023

Some medical conditions can be easily diagnosed through standard blood tests, urine tests, or medical imaging. However, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is not one of those conditions. To diagnose MCS, doctors need to first be aware of the condition, and generally, a clinical diagnosis is required. If you or someone you know suspects that Multiple Chemical Sensitivity may be a factor, I encourage you to read my latest blog post (link below) and reach out if you have any questions.

if you’re experiencing symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity, you have a real medical condition (you’re not a hypochondriac).

10/09/2023

Have you heard about mast cells or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)? Sadly, MCAS is becoming increasingly prevalent in my medical practice. In layman’s terms, it's a complex and often misunderstood disorder of the immune system that arises when mast cells — a type of white blood cell — trigger an excessive inflammatory response. When functioning correctly, mast cells serve an essential role in safeguarding your body against pathogens. However, when these same cells perceive a potential threat, they release chemical mediators, including histamine, to initiate a swift immune response designed to eradicate the pathogen.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome occurs when your immune system's defender cells (the mast cells), become overactive and release too many chemicals, leading to a variety of symptoms like rashes, itching, digestive issues, and fatigue. To delve deeper into this topic, I encourage you to read my latest blog post, and please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions regarding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

increase your awareness of the mast cell and mast cell activation syndrome, so you can get the right diagnosis and effective treatment.

09/20/2023

IS A B12 DEFICIENCY MAKING YOU SICK? B12 deficiency can sneak up on you. You’re feeling strong and energetic, thinking clearly, feeling upbeat, and then gradually, maybe over the course of several months or even years, you begin to notice that you’ve lost the pep in your step.

Your mind and memory aren’t as sharp as they once were. Even mildly strenuous physical activity leaves you breathing hard, and instead of feeling pumped up after exercise, you feel exhausted.

What happened?

Find out by reading my latest blog, and then let me know if I can answer any questions.

A complete workup often reveals numerous contributing factors, and a common factor in feeling rundown is a vitamin B12 deficiency.

09/11/2023

Does this sound familiar? As children and teenagers and even into our 30s, we found ourselves strong and energetic, recovering quickly after moderate and even intense exercise, and often immune to daily aches and pains. As we aged beyond those years, however, we started to lose our stamina and ability to quickly recover. Why is this? What do we lack in our later years that we had in abundance in our youth? The answer is human growth hormone (HGH). HGH stimulates and regulates the growth and lifecycle of nearly every cell in the body. Learn more by reading my latest blog post, and then let me know if I can answer any questions.

Stimulating the pituitary gland to release more human growth hormone is the safer way to increase HGH, and there are several ways to do it.

09/09/2023

WEBSITE MAINTENANCE: Please note that my website is undergoing routine maintenance this weekend. As a result, if you want to schedule an appointment through the website, please contact me by email instead using mattlewisdc [at] protonmail [dot] com. Thanks, everyone!

09/06/2023

My last few blog posts have focused on gut health — specifically, I wrote about the causes, symptoms, tests and treatments available for people experiencing gastrointestinal (gut) issues. Today, I offer a graphic summary ... something a bit easier to digest. Enjoy!