Maria Choy, MD

07/07/2026

https://youtu.be/XIPKH6f-hDI?is=qUV1Cj4cv3UUoo4e

06/22/2026

There have been recent reports within Middlesex County and nationwide regarding scams targeting residents receiving Social Security Benefits. The scammers send unsolicited text messages, emails or phone calls advising customers that there is an update to their benefits or that they have a statement available

There have been recent reports within Middlesex County and nationwide regarding scams targeting residents receiving Social Security Benefits. The scammers send unsolicited text messages, emails or phone calls advising customers that there is an update to their benefits or they have a statement avail...

06/08/2026

This article states that peripheral neuropathy occurs in
about 10% of adults aged 40–69. This increases to 27–39% in people aged 70 and older. Diabetes is an important cause. Another common cause are drugs like those used for cancer or the ever popular GLP1. There are numerous other causes that a neurologist will search for to determine if it is treatable. If none is identified, the best that can be done in Western model is to treat the pain but lack of sensation is mostly irreversible and progressive. Acupuncture will partially reverse the condition but any offending factor should be removed or permanent treatments will be needed. Lastly, I recommend, if possible, plan on acquiring a self-driving vehicle with next upgrade before it is needed as sensation is lost in the feet. Like anything else, there is a learning curve with self driving cars. It is best to learn before it is needed.

Peripheral neuropathy is associated with substantial morbidity, but risk factors other than diabetes are largely uncharacterized. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and risk factors for peripheral neuropathy in adults with and without diabetes from two different population-based st...

06/06/2026

UK sugar rationing (1940–1953):
Sugar was rationed in Britain during and after WWII, ending in September 1953. This
study uses the abrupt end of rationing as a natural experiment, comparing people born/conceived just before vs. after that date via UK Biobank data. It found ~35% lower type 2 diabetes risk and ~20% lower hypertension risk with early-life exposure (stronger effects the longer the restriction lasted, including in utero benefits). science.org

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12238948/

We examined the impact of exposure to sugar restrictions within 1000 days after conception on type 2 diabetes and hypertension, leveraging quasi-experimental variation from the end of the United Kingdom’s sugar rationing in September 1953. Rationing ...

05/25/2026

This 2025 article describes four diabetic patients who showed improved HbA1c levels and cholesterol levels while taking daily ivermectin for months to two years. Patient examples include drops from around 9-10% to 5.6-7.6%, with some also seeing better liver markers. The authors note these are only anecdotes. Based on existing lab and animal research, ivermectin may be acting on the FXR receptor to affect glucose and lipid metabolism, plus possible effects on insulin secretion in beta cells.

They find weak supportive signals for temporality and dose response but stress the need for proper clinical trials. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any ongoing trials for this.

05/18/2026

This 2025 State‑of‑the‑art review synthesizes recent primary studies, explains EMI mechanisms, and evaluates regulatory guidance for electronic vehicles. It concludes current studies show no clear risk from EV chargers to pacemakers/ICDs, but research is limited — more standardized testing and ongoing monitoring needed." As charging fields expand (eg highway that charges your car while driving), this risk might increase. My advise to cardiac patients is to err on the side of caution right now when it comes to highway and fast chargers. Perhaps, cardiac electronic devices need to do research to keep up with the times: perhaps an EMF blocker around their devices?

05/06/2026

More evidence that out gut bacteria determines our health: f***l transplants can improve Parkinson’s

F***l microbiota transplantation is linked to improvements in both motor and non-motor outcomes in Parkinson’s disease, at least in the short term, a new meta-analysis shows.

05/05/2026

Releasing painful memories both physically and verbally results in relief in 70%. Here is how you can try it:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1503442147894145&id=100046851231270

1. The ritual was called “Wičháŋpi Wóyute” — star feeding.
Lakota healers used it for those who lost loved ones or survived violence.
The person didn’t talk about the trauma.

They fed it.

They’d gather stones representing the pain, then carry them to a river and release them one by one while speaking the memory out loud to the water.

The final stone was kept as a reminder that grief was witnessed, not erased.
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2. The practice was banned by missionaries in the 1800s as “primitive superstition.”
But in 2019, Johns Hopkins trauma researchers recreated it with PTSD patients.

They found the physical act of releasing objects while verbalizing trauma engages both hemispheres of the brain — something talk therapy alone doesn’t achieve.

Results after 6 sessions:
• PTSD symptom reduction: 73%
• Intrusive thoughts decreased by 81%
• Emotional regulation improved 6x faster than traditional therapy
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3. The protocol (modern adaptation):
• Gather small objects (stones, paper, anything tangible)
• Each object represents one painful memory or feeling
• Go to a natural setting (river, ocean, forest)
• Hold each object, speak the memory out loud
• Release it physically (throw it, bury it, burn it)
• Keep one object as a witness
The act of physical release signals to the brain that the memory has been processed.
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4. Therapy organizations pushed back hard.

One psychologist association called it:
“Unscientific and potentially harmful.”
But the data showed otherwise.

The modern therapy model profits from long-term treatment.

A ritual that works in 6 sessions disrupts a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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5. Try it with one painful memory.
Lakota healers said:
“The wound that’s held grows.
The wound that’s released heals.”

Your brain doesn’t need endless analysis.

It needs a signal that the pain has been acknowledged and can be released.
Most people are still carrying stones from decades ago.

04/17/2026

The Soul of Healing: Discovering the Science of God's Design for Lasting Health ©
My book is at Editor's Desk!

04/15/2026

This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of 69 prospective cohort studies involving millions of community-dwelling adults aged 35 and older. The analysis examined associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep duration, and later dementia risk. They found that dementia risk is 25% less likely with simple life style habits that we can all implement:

1. Regular physical activity was associated with an average ~25% lower risk of dementia.

2. Sedentary behavior (e.g., sitting more than 8 hours/day) was linked to higher risk (around 27–30% increase in some analyses).

3. Sleep duration showed a U-shaped relationship: both too little (8 hours) were associated with increased risk, while 7–8 hours appeared optimal.

4. Breaking up prolonged sitting and combining activity with appropriate sleep had notable protective associations

See you all at the park!!!

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