With big names like Peter Attia and Deepack Chopra making headlines with the latest files release, it’s a reminder that even respected voices in “health optimization” and “functional medicine” are human. And imperfect.
Trust matters.
I don’t take it lightly that you’re here reading this. I’m honored you follow my work. Truly.
But these developments reinforce something I’ve believed for years:
Nothing should be taken as “health gospel.” Everything is information. And information must be tested against your own body.
That’s why my mission has always been to help you design your own health research studies from your health issues so you can become your own best doctor.
Because no one knows you like you do.
It’s time to release that lingering urge to let someone else dictate your health.
Yes, it can feel easier to disconnect. But your real answers come from within.
The era of blind authority is fading and my hope is to guide you to ask the questions to discern what to test out.
Recently, I lost a dear patient. He was a brilliant health researcher, devouring books, YouTube lectures, and articles weekly.
He would email me often expanding on topics, asking sharp questions, sharing insights.
His passing left a hole in my inbox… and in my heart.
What I wish I could have inspired him to do was this:
Stop researching long enough to complete one full experiment.
I see this pattern often. Clients try something for a few weeks, don’t see drastic change, and jump to the next protocol.
But what if progress was happening and you simply weren’t measuring it properly?
It’s like starting a weight loss plan without a scale… and living in yoga pants.
You have no objective feedback.
Even if high school science wasn’t your thing, you can absolutely participate in your own health research.
You can track blood sugar, cardiovascular markers, nervous system regulation, sleep metrics, strength gains, all these the tools exist.
So here’s your base formula:
- Define the problem.
What are you trying to solve? How does it affect you daily? When is it better or worse? - Identify variables.
Stress? Sleep? Food? Hormones? Movement? Breath? - Secure your foundations.
Clean air. Clean water. Nutrient-dense food. Daily movement. Breath work. Stress mitigation. - Choose ONE intervention.
Not five. One. Make it doable. Make it enjoyable. - Follow research-based dosing or methods.
Adjust dosing or exposure if you’re sensitive. Commit to a timeframe. - Determine your timeline.
How long will you run this experiment before evaluating? - Track objectively.
Labs? Wearables? Journals? Strength metrics? - Reassess before abandoning.
Compare to your original notes. You might be surprised what’s improved.
Overthinking can sabotage progress. This is where a health professional can help refine your plan.
And I’m certain some of you will use AI like ChatGPT.
It can be useful. But AI is only as powerful as your prompts and your ability to interpret the output.
Healthcare is changing. Information is abundant. What’s missing is integration and blending science with self-awareness.
My dear MS, I know you’re reading this from heaven. Your curiosity and struggle will not be lost. You’ve inspired me to help others stop chasing and start completing.
March 18th’s workshop is dedicated to you.
If you’re ready to learn how you can blend Chinese Medicine, self-bodywork, peptides, and hormone balancing to create all-day energy, mental clarity, and a lean, pain-free body without strict diets, supplement overload, or living in the gym…
Join me March 18th.
It’s time to run your experiment,
Dr. J
PS: I created a guide to get you started on your own experiment – click HERE to check it out.
