Dr. John Poothullil

Based on more than 20 years of research into the medical literature, Dr. John Poothullil, MD, FRCP, is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology. An award-winning author and health advocate for lifestyle diseases.

Chili Peppers, Heart Attack, and Stroke 4 min read

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Chili Peppers, Heart Attack, and Stroke

Dr. John Poothullil 1 month ago

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat you eat influences the metabolism of every cell in the body. According to the World Health Organization, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, about 30+... Read More

A Real Shift in Nutrition Policy — And Why It Gives Me Hope 5 min read

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A Real Shift in Nutrition Policy — And Why It Gives Me Hope

Dr. John Poothullil 4 months ago

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhile I don’t see eye-to-eye with this administration on many issues, we share important common ground on nutrition and chronic disease. On this topic, I’m... Read More

True or False: I Have To Eat a Lot Because I Have a High Metabolism 5 min read

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True or False: I Have To Eat a Lot Because I Have a High Metabolism

Dr. John Poothullil 11 months ago

Reading Time: 4 minutesSome people believe they have a “high metabolism” and therefore have to eat often and a lot, despite the fact that they might be gaining... Read More

An Open Letter to Senators: A Call To Make America Healthy Hearings 4 min read

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An Open Letter to Senators: A Call To Make America Healthy Hearings

Dr. John Poothullil 1 year ago

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs a retired MD, I have been studying weight gain, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes for more than 30 years. I have read hundreds of... Read More

Practical Recommendations for Losing Weight 6 min read

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Practical Recommendations for Losing Weight

Dr. John Poothullil 2 years ago

Reading Time: 5 minutesTo start losing weight today, I recommend the following simple changes to your eating habits: As much as possible eat foods that require chewing. Studies... Read More

What Are Insulin Injections Really Treating in Type 2 Diabetics? 5 min read

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What Are Insulin Injections Really Treating in Type 2 Diabetics?

Dr. John Poothullil 2 years ago

Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery patient, medical care provider, Certified Diabetes Educator, dietician, nutritionist, and medical journalist has been led to believe in the existence of insulin resistance as... Read More

Soaring U.S. Healthcare Costs Part 1: The Problem 6 min read

Soaring U.S. Healthcare Costs Part 1: The Problem

Dr. John Poothullil 2 years ago

Reading Time: 6 minutesAccording to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), the United States spent about $4.5 trillion on healthcare in 2022. This amounted to 19.7 percent... Read More

The Unintended Consequences of the Green Revolution 6 min read

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The Unintended Consequences of the Green Revolution

Dr. John Poothullil 2 years ago

Reading Time: 5 minutesI believe that it is time that we recognize that many of our ailments hail from poor diet. And as much as I speak about... Read More