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.
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.
Summer is the season of sunshine, pool days, and backyard cookouts — but it’s also peak time for hidden toxin exposures. From hormone-disrupting sunscreens to microplastics in your water bottle and harsh bug sprays, the choices you make during these hotter months can quietly add to your toxic burden. Over time, these low-level exposures are [...]
A new long-term animal study is reigniting debate over the safety of glyphosate, the world’s most widely used weed killer, after researchers found a significantly increased risk of cancer—including early-life leukemia—even at levels currently deemed safe by regulators. The study, published this month in Environmental Health, tracked more than 1,000 rats over two years and [...]