Dr. Alan Spira
I’m bleeding! What do I do? Few things are scarier than bleeding. The sight of blood sends some people into panic, and others faint. Realistically, most bleeding is worse than it looks. Your body holds about 5 liters
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The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of August 18, 2025
The Village Doctor
As we are approaching the fall season, where we traditionally start to think about pumpkin spice lattes and the beginning of the Stanford football season, there is another topic that is going to be equally controversial… COVID-19 vaccine,
Dr. Alan Spira
“To eat red meat, or not to eat, that is the question.” Most people don’t realize that Shakespeare originally wrote this, but a typo by a scribe changed the entire play. The original point was lost to history.
Strong Bones for Life: Why Bone Loss is Reversible—and What You Can Do About It
Maia Mosse, MD
Picture: Me carrying 200lbs for the first time with my trainer, Jerzy Gregorek (4-time world weight-lifting champion), cheering me on. Why Bone Health Is About More Than Bones Bone loss is a critical public health concern due to
Back to School – Getting Back into Routines and Staying Healthy
Jacqueline Phillips, MD
As the long, carefree days of summer wind down, shifting back into the structure of the school year can feel like a big adjustment for the whole family. Re-establishing consistent routines not only helps children feel grounded and
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of July 28, 2025
The Village Doctor
Happy Summer, all! It is hard for me to believe it is coming to the end of JULY already. As I sometimes say around here, “wow”. Summer is also a time that is typically quiet here in our
Who Needs a Concierge Dermatologist?
The Village Doctor
Who Needs a Concierge Dermatologist? If you’ve ever wished for a dermatologist who truly listens, understands your unique needs, and is always just a call or message away, concierge dermatology may be the perfect fit for you. My
Dr. Alan Spira
The interaction between health and disease is complex. Factors that come into place are nutrition, sleep, nutritional intake, environmental factors, germ exposure, trauma, and underlying functional makeup. The last of this is determined by your genetics and impacts
How Much Protein Do You Really Need? A Doctor Explains
Prerana Sangani, MD, MPH
We’ve all heard the advice: “Eat more protein.” But how much do you really need—for long-term health, fat loss, and preserving muscle as you age? As a physician who regularly counsels adults on weight and healthy aging, I’ll
Nightmare or Night Terror? A Pediatrician’s Guide for Parents
Sky Pittson, MD
As a pediatrician, I often hear concerns from families about their child waking up crying, screaming, or completely inconsolable in the middle of the night. Sleep disruptions in children can be distressing for both kids and caregivers, especially
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of June 30, 2025
The Village Doctor
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being on a panel of experts for the Bay Area Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Summit at the Stanford Faculty Club. While it was nice to be back in my
Hormone Therapy Today: What We Know, What’s Changed
Milt McColl, MD
For much of the late 20th century, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was routinely prescribed to millions of women transitioning through menopause. It was heralded not only for its ability to relieve the often-debilitating symptoms of menopause—such as hot
A New Kid on the Block: Journavx for pain control
Dr. Alan Spira
It has been a long time coming…two decades. There hasn’t been a new pain medication that is non-narcotic since the turn of the century, but here it is. Journavx is pronounced “Jur Na Vix”, and the generic name
What Happens After 18? Care That Grows With Your Child
Jacqueline Phillips, MD
At The Village Doctor, we support the transition from pediatric care with compassion and continuity. In a recent discussion with a friend who was surprised to learn we care for patients in their early 20s, I was reminded
Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Worth It?
The Village Doctor
We hear this question all the time—“Is it really worth seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist?” And our answeris: absolutely. Especially if you’re experiencing symptoms that have been brushed off as “normal” but are interfering with your quality of life. Do
I’m bleeding! What do I do? Few things are scarier than bleeding. The sight of blood sends some people into
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of August 18, 2025
As we are approaching the fall season, where we traditionally start to think about pumpkin spice lattes and the beginning
“To eat red meat, or not to eat, that is the question.” Most people don’t realize that Shakespeare originally wrote
Strong Bones for Life: Why Bone Loss is Reversible—and What You Can Do About It
Picture: Me carrying 200lbs for the first time with my trainer, Jerzy Gregorek (4-time world weight-lifting champion), cheering me on.
Back to School – Getting Back into Routines and Staying Healthy
As the long, carefree days of summer wind down, shifting back into the structure of the school year can feel
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of July 28, 2025
Happy Summer, all! It is hard for me to believe it is coming to the end of JULY already. As
Who Needs a Concierge Dermatologist?
Who Needs a Concierge Dermatologist? If you’ve ever wished for a dermatologist who truly listens, understands your unique needs, and
The interaction between health and disease is complex. Factors that come into place are nutrition, sleep, nutritional intake, environmental factors,
How Much Protein Do You Really Need? A Doctor Explains
We’ve all heard the advice: “Eat more protein.” But how much do you really need—for long-term health, fat loss, and
Nightmare or Night Terror? A Pediatrician’s Guide for Parents
As a pediatrician, I often hear concerns from families about their child waking up crying, screaming, or completely inconsolable in
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of June 30, 2025
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being on a panel of experts for the Bay Area Multi-Cancer
Hormone Therapy Today: What We Know, What’s Changed
For much of the late 20th century, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was routinely prescribed to millions of women transitioning through
A New Kid on the Block: Journavx for pain control
It has been a long time coming…two decades. There hasn’t been a new pain medication that is non-narcotic since the
What Happens After 18? Care That Grows With Your Child
At The Village Doctor, we support the transition from pediatric care with compassion and continuity. In a recent discussion with
Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Worth It?
We hear this question all the time—“Is it really worth seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist?” And our answeris: absolutely. Especially if you’re
