Health and Wellness Writer
Jessica Rafaeil is a journalist and wellness writer specializing in therapeutic plasma exchange, sleep, nutrition, and alternative medicine. With over eight years of experience covering health trends, she has contributed to publications such as US Black Engineer and IT, Women of Color, Hispanic Engineer, Digital Journal, and Sway’s Universe. Jessica combines journalism with branding expertise to elevate the voices of health-focused brands while advocating for diversity and inclusion in media.
New state testing has reignited concerns about toxins in the food supply after Florida health officials announced that arsenic was detected in dozens of candy products sold across the United States. The findings underscore growing questions around cumulative toxin exposure, particularly in foods marketed to children. The Florida Department of Health reported that arsenic was [...]
195. Toxin Removal with Plasma Exchange with Paul Savage, MD For most of modern history, “toxins” were treated like a niche concern—something to avoid if possible, but rarely viewed as a primary driver of chronic symptoms. In this episode of Delivering Health, Dr. Paul Savage makes the case that we’re now living in a different [...]
For decades, toxins were treated as an afterthought—something to avoid if possible, but rarely considered central to chronic disease. In this powerful episode of The TBD Fit Podcast, Dr. Paul Savage reframes the entire conversation with a striking truth: toxins are no longer the elephant in the room—they are the room.
This season, gratitude takes on a deeper meaning. For many people, gratitude is no longer just about feeling good. It is about feeling clear. Feeling strong. Feeling present. And feeling hopeful about the future of their health. At MDLifespan, we have had the privilege of working with patients who came to us not because everything was broken, but because [...]
If you’re like most people, your morning doesn’t start until that first sip of coffee. It’s comforting, energizing, and for many, a part of culture. Mold in coffee is more common than many consumers know, and certain molds produce mycotoxins that can impact energy, gut health, cognitive clarity, and overall wellness. Why Mold in Coffee Matters for Long-Term Wellness Coffee beans naturally grow in warm, humid climates, [...]
October is more than a time for pink ribbons - it’s a reminder that breast cancer prevention begins long before diagnosis. According to Dr. Pamela W. Smith, Chief Growth and Education Officer at MDLifespan, prevention starts by targeting one of the most overlooked causes of cancer: inflammation. Dr. Smith, a best-selling author of How to Prevent [...]
Lead in Protein Powders: Key Findings and Why It Matters Consumer Reports’ latest testing of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes found elevated lead in many products. Lead in protein powders is a concern because small daily exposures add up over time and can drive inflammation that harms long-term health. Most people can meet protein [...]
New Research Confirms It: Microplastics Accumulate in the Human Brain A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has confirmed what many in the longevity and environmental medicine community have feared: microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) are now detectable in human brain tissue—and the concentrations are rising. Researchers from the University of New Mexico used advanced pyrolysis [...]
Discover how therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) clears toxins, boosts immunity, and reverses aging. Learn more in this powerful interview on Resiliency Radio.