Jeffrey M Pierce, MD

I love warm weather. Part of that might be due to the fact that I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, a semi-arid coastal town in South Texas. To be honest, Northern California is just a little too cold for me most of the year. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful here, and it’s a plain fact that I haven’t moved back to Texas and it’s infamous several-weeks-in-a-row of days over 100 degrees. ...

Growing For Life: August 2024 I love warm weather. Part of that might be due to the fact that I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, a semi-arid coastal town in South Texas. To be honest, Northern California is just a little …

This is a great, short read that includes a link to a recipe and the scientific evidence for each point. 5 tasty ways to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

5 Delicious Ways to Improve Your Heart Health - Love.Life 2 min read Incorporating these nutrient-rich options into your diet can contribute to better heart health and help reduce the effects of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugars, which are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 1. Blueberries Blueberries, rich in antioxidan...

Here is a little blog entry that appeared in our Love.Life Telehealth newsletter this month. Good luck in the garden!

Growing For Life: January In The Edible Garden For many gardeners away from the equator, winter is not our favorite season. The short days are gray and cold, and the soil is often soggy or covered with snow. It can be a depressing time of the …