Vitamin D is so important because it is arguably the number one most versatile and beneficial hormone in the human body, necessary for everything from initial growth to cancer and disease prevention. To even begin to fully understand why vitamin D is so important, you must first understand that … [Read more...]
Do You Have Your Copy of The Vitamin D Cure?
The Vitamin D Cure is a powerful tool of exploration for anyone who hopes to pursue a better, healthier life. In it, Dr. James Dowd explains how anyone can enjoy the benefits of stronger bones, an enhanced immune system, and defense against obesity among others while simultaneously fighting off … [Read more...]
The Palio Diet, Eat Like Your Ancestors
Every year seems to bring new fad diet and weight loss plans to get your body ready for beach weather, but few actually offer nutritionally sound advice for trading in your old potato chip lifestyle for one that you can both tolerate and reap benefits from. Thankfully, in recent years we have seen a … [Read more...]
UV Index
The sun is a powerful force of energy that is constantly releasing UV radiation, and if not minded can cause unexpected health concerns such as skin cancer, premature aging, cataracts, immune system suppression, and more. A UV index is a great tool to help people living anywhere around the country … [Read more...]
Arthritis Information Resources
Learning more about arthritis and other rheumatic diseases can be especially important for anyone who has, or knows someone who has, a rheumatic disease such as inflammatory arthritis, crystal arthritis, osteoarthritis, and more. Luckily, there are many arthritis information resources available to … [Read more...]
Check Out Dr. Dowd’s Video Library
Dr. James Dowd is a competent specialist who works with a variety of patients who suffer from various rheumatic diseases. His book, The Vitamin D Cure, explains how a major lack of vitamin D is actually the root cause of a lot of conditions including rheumatic diseases. Dr. Dowd has a video library … [Read more...]
The Arthritis Institute of Michigan at a Glance
The Arthritis Institute of Michigan was originally founded in 1998 in a small office in Howell, Michigan. It was the first rheumatologic center in the history of Livingston County, however some years later the facility would be moved to its current location in Brighton. James E. Dowd, MD, … [Read more...]
Dr. Dowd’s Supplements Guide
Vitamin D deficiencies are a common, and an increasingly dangerous, problem for people young and old all over the world. In my book, I talk about all the ways you can improve your life by identifying your supplemental needs and correcting a barrage of physical, mental, and emotional problems through … [Read more...]
Dr. Dowd is Available for Speaking Events
Dr. James Dowd is a renowned expert of all things vitamin D. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Dowd is also the founder and director of both the Arthritis Institute of Michigan, and the Michigan Arthritis Research Center. He … [Read more...]
Information and Resources on Arthritis
When you're faced with an arthritis diagnosis, it can feel like you are alone in a strange, new land. You want to make good medical choices, but there is so much to learn—and a bit of uncertainty. Having some solid resources to turn to for information can give you something to focus on … [Read more...]