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.
Lyme disease symptoms may persist due to ongoing inflammation, immune dysfunction, and toxin burden—not just infection alone. For some patients, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and persistent inflammation can continue for months or even years after initial treatment. Emerging research and clinical experience suggest that Lyme disease is not only about the infection itself, but it [...]
If you are researching albumin in therapeutic plasma exchange, you are asking one of the most important questions about the procedure. Many patients want to understand what albumin is, why it is used, and whether it is safe. At MDLifespan, albumin in therapeutic plasma exchange is a foundational component of our physician-led Advanced Serial Therapeutic Plasma Exchange protocols. It is not treated as [...]
MIAMI — As interest grows around the role of environmental toxins and chronic inflammation in long-term health, physicians are actively seeking new, data-informed approaches to support patients beyond traditional care models. At the upcoming AMMG Spring Conference 2026 (April 16–18, Trump National Doral, South Florida), MDLifespan (www.mdlifespan.com) will exhibit, sponsor, and present what healthcare providers need to know about Advanced Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)—including how [...]
Register for the patient webinar on-demand HERE Register for the provider webinar on-demand HERE The conversation around environmental toxins is no longer fringe—it’s becoming central to how we understand modern health. From PFAS “forever chemicals” to microplastics now detected in the bloodstream, awareness is rapidly growing. And with that awareness comes a new question: What [...]
The Overlooked Shift in Women’s Health After 40 For decades, women’s health conversations have centered around hormones, metabolism, and aging. But a growing body of research—and clinical observation—suggests another critical factor is often overlooked: Environmental toxin accumulation. As women enter their 40s, physiological changes may not just influence hormones — they may also affect how toxins are [...]
Brain fog and fatigue are not random. They are signals. Your body uses symptoms to communicate stress. When brain fog and fatigue persist, they often reflect deeper inflammation caused by toxins. Instead of masking symptoms, it is critical to ask why they are happening. At MDLifespan, we view symptoms as data. Brain fog and fatigue often [...]
A newly published study in Environmental Science & Technology is raising urgent concerns about prenatal PFAS exposure after researchers identified far more “forever chemicals” in umbilical cord blood than previously recognized.
In this compelling episode of One Thing with Dr. Adam Rinde, Dr. Pamela Smith (48 years in medicine) reveals breakthrough protocols using Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) to physically remove deep-seated toxins and restore immune balance.
A major new study from researchers at Emory University, published in PLOS Medicine, suggests that greater exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The research followed more than 27.8 million U.S. Medicare recipients aged 65 and older between 2000 and 2018, making it one of the largest studies ever [...]