Jessica Rafaeil

Jessica Rafael

Jessica Rafaeil

Health and Wellness Writer

About

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.

Articles

Loving Your Health in a Toxic World

Loving your health looks different today than it did a generation ago. In a world filled with environmental stressors, loving your health means understanding inflammation and reducing toxin exposure before symptoms escalate. It means becoming proactive instead of reactive. At MDLifespan, loving your health begins with awareness. Loving your health requires understanding chronic inflammation.  Inflammation [...]

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Therapeutic Plasma Exchange & Toxic Load: Dr. Paul Savage on the goop podcast

In this episode of the goop podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Dr. Paul Savage, a pioneer in integrative medicine, to break down what therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) can do to reboot your health, tackle chronic symptoms, and open new possibilities in longevity.

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Toxins in Children’s Candy: New Concerns After Florida Testing Finds Arsenic

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 [...]

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Toxin Removal with Plasma Exchange: Dr. Paul Savage on the Delivering Health Podcast

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 [...]

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Plasma Exchange: Reducing Hidden Toxic Burden: Dr. Paul Savage on Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition Podcast

In this episode of the Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition Podcast, Dr. David Jockers reviews his personal toxin lab results with Dr. Paul Savage.

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An Oil Change for Your Body: Dr. Paul Savage on the TBD Fit Podcast

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. 

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Real Patient Stories: Gratitude, Health, and the Power of Plasma Exchange

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 [...]

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Mold in Coffee: What You Need to Know About Hidden Toxins in Your Daily Brew

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, [...]

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Breast Cancer Prevention with Dr. Pamela W. Smith

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 [...]

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