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Good Medicine Functional medicine practice dedicated to exploring impactful issues for proactive health & vitality.

Based on Functional Medicine Principles | With an individualized approach, we treat each patient as a unique case. We make you a part of the process—to take charge of your health—and create a better outcome. Putting experience and knowledge into practice, we equip you with a personalized healing care plan.

09/10/2026

Your Fish Oil Should NOT Taste Like Fish. 🐟

If you take fish oil and it makes you burp up a strong fishy taste, smells rancid, or leaves a bad aftertaste…

That’s not something you should just accept.

A high-quality fish oil should be fresh, purified, properly processed, and stable—not something you dread taking because you can taste fish for the next two hours.

And quality matters because omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important for the body.

Why do we care about fish oil?

🧠 Brain function
EPA and DHA are important components of the brain and play a role in healthy brain function and communication between cells.

🧬 Cell membranes
Omega-3 fatty acids are incorporated into cell membranes, helping maintain healthy membrane structure and function. Healthy cells start with healthy membranes.

🛡️ Immune function
Omega-3s help support a healthy, balanced inflammatory response and normal immune function.

The key is choosing a high-quality, medical-grade fish oil rather than simply grabbing the cheapest bottle you can find.

Look for a product that has been properly purified, tested for contaminants, and formulated for freshness and stability.

At Good Medicine Apothecary, we carry the professional-grade supplements we trust and recommend in our practice.

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— Dr. Nathan Morris
Good Medicine

09/05/2026

Your Multivitamin Matters More Than You Think.

A multivitamin shouldn’t just be a handful of inexpensive vitamins thrown into a capsule.

The quality, form, dose, and formulation matter.

At Good Medicine, we recommend choosing a medical-grade multivitamin rather than a mass-produced, one-size-fits-all product.

Here are a few things I look for:

🧬 The right forms of B vitamins
Look for B vitamins in forms your body can readily use. Certain people have genetic polymorphisms that can affect how they process or utilize particular B vitamins, so the form matters—not just the amount listed on the label.

🧬 Consider your genetics
Your genetics can influence how you metabolize and utilize certain nutrients. A well-formulated multi should take common genetic polymorphisms into consideration rather than assuming everyone’s nutritional needs are identical.

☀️ Vitamin D
Vitamin D is one of the nutrients I pay close attention to in my patients. Low vitamin D status is extremely common, and adequate vitamin D plays important roles in immune function, bone health, muscle function, and overall health.

But more isn’t always better. Vitamin D levels should be evaluated individually, and supplementation should be based on your needs and, when appropriate, your lab work.

🏆 Quality matters.
Medical-grade supplements are typically manufactured with higher standards for ingredient quality, potency, purity, and consistency than many mass-market products.

You don’t necessarily need a cabinet full of supplements.

You need good supplements that are right for YOU.

At Good Medicine Apothecary, we carry the professional-grade supplements we trust and recommend in our practice.

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Build your foundation with quality nutrition and quality supplementation—not the cheapest bottle on the shelf.

— Dr. Nathan Morris
Good Medicine

09/03/2026

The 3-Legged Stool of Supplementation 🪑

If you’re overwhelmed by the world of supplements, start with the basics.

Think of your foundational supplements like a three-legged stool. You need all three legs for a solid foundation:

1️⃣ A HIGH-QUALITY MULTIVITAMIN
Even with a great diet, it can be difficult to consistently get every vitamin and mineral your body needs. A good multi helps fill nutritional gaps and provides foundational support for energy, metabolism, immune function, and overall health.

2️⃣ MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body, including muscle and nerve function, energy production, blood sugar regulation, and sleep. Many people simply don’t get enough from their diet.

3️⃣ FISH OIL / OMEGA-3s 🐟
EPA and DHA are important for healthy inflammatory balance, cardiovascular health, brain function, and cell membranes. The quality and purity of your fish oil matter tremendously.

And here’s the part people often miss…

Not all supplements are created equal.

There is a huge difference between a supplement that happens to be sold on a shelf and a medical-grade supplement that is formulated with quality ingredients, appropriate dosing, purity, testing, and clinical use in mind. If you aren’t sure of where to start with a certain brand, check out www.goodmedicineapothecary.com for the brands that we trust.

At Good Medicine, we don’t believe in taking a cabinet full of supplements just because they’re trendy.

We believe in using the right nutrients, at the right dose, for the right person.

If you aren’t sure what supplements are right for you, talk with a qualified healthcare professional who can look at your individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

— Dr. Nathan Morris
Good Medicine

08/25/2026

Why I Include Iodine in My Multivitamin

Iodine is an essential mineral that plays an important role in thyroid hormone production, but adequate iodine status also matters throughout the body—including the breasts and other tissues.

Over the years, I’ve seen how dietary patterns can leave people falling short of important nutrients. Because iodine intake can vary significantly depending on diet and the type of salt someone uses, I wanted to create a multivitamin that provides a meaningful amount of iodine as part of a broader nutritional foundation.

That’s why I formulated a multivitamin with iodine included at a carefully considered level—to help support adequate intake and address nutritional gaps.

Iodine is not something everyone needs in high doses. More isn’t necessarily better, and individual needs can vary. But ensuring you’re getting an appropriate amount of this essential nutrient is an important part of foundational nutrition.

My multivitamin is available at Good Medicine Apothecary:

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— Dr. Nathan Morris
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08/20/2026

Cancer Is Rarely About Just One Thing.

When we talk about cancer, we often want to find the cause.

But cancer is much more complicated than that.

Genetics matter.
Hormones matter.
Metabolic health matters.
Chronic inflammation matters.
Diet, alcohol, to***co and infections matter.
Environmental exposures—including pesticides, plastics, solvents and endocrine-disrupting chemicals—may matter.
And increasingly, we are learning about the role of epigenetics: how our environment and lifestyle can influence which genes are turned on or off.

But there is another piece of the conversation that deserves much more attention:

IODINE.

Iodine is an essential mineral best known for its role in thyroid hormone production—but its biology extends beyond the thyroid.

The breast is capable of taking up and utilizing iodine, and research suggests that iodine may have antioxidant and antiproliferative effects in breast tissue. Some experimental studies have found that molecular iodine can influence pathways involved in abnormal breast-cell growth.

And there is an interesting population-level trend:

Our iodine intake has been declining.

U.S. urinary iodine levels have fallen substantially compared with the 1970s, and newer NHANES analyses show that iodine status continued to decline from the early 2000s through 2017–2020—particularly among women.

Why?

Our food supply has changed. We use less iodized salt, consume different amounts of dairy and baked goods, and many people have replaced traditional iodized table salt with non-iodized specialty salts.

And here’s where the conversation gets interesting:

The breast and thyroid are both iodine-concentrating tissues.

Iodine participates in antioxidant defenses and appears to have biological effects in breast tissue that go beyond simply making thyroid hormone.

Does declining iodine intake cause cancer?

We cannot say that.

But when we see declining iodine status alongside rising rates of certain cancers, and when laboratory and observational research suggests iodine may play a protective role in breast tissue, it is absolutely a question worth investigating.

Cancer prevention shouldn’t be about finding one m

08/18/2026

82%.

By 2021, women under 50 were being diagnosed with cancer at a rate 82% higher than men the same age.

Read that again.

For decades, we’ve been told that cancer is primarily a disease of aging. But something has changed.

And when we look at the cancers driving this disparity, the pattern becomes even more interesting:

• Breast cancer
• Thyroid cancer
• Uterine/endometrial cancers

These are cancers that disproportionately affect women—and several are increasing among younger women.

So the question becomes:

Why?

Over the next three posts, we’re going to take a closer look at why cancer is showing up more often in women under 50—and what we can potentially do about it.

Because prevention starts with asking better questions.

Stay tuned. This conversation is too important to ignore.

— Dr. Morris

✨ Kinda chic to……get back to the basics.In a world obsessed with the next wellness trend, the healthiest people are ofte...
08/03/2026

✨ Kinda chic to…

…get back to the basics.

In a world obsessed with the next wellness trend, the healthiest people are often the ones consistently doing the simple things well.

✨ Kinda chic to avoid seed oils.
🥩 Kinda chic to eat 30–40 grams of protein at every meal.
🏋️ Kinda chic to lift heavy weights and build muscle.
🍳 Kinda chic to cook more meals at home.
🧘 Kinda chic to lower your stress instead of wearing “busy” as a badge of honor.
😴 Kinda chic to protect your sleep schedule like it’s one of your most important appointments.

Health isn’t built by perfection or quick fixes. It’s built by daily habits that support your body’s ability to function the way it was designed to.

The basics may not be flashy—but they work.

Which one are you working on this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

07/24/2026

🔥 Before You Reach for Another PPI… Ask Why You Have Heartburn.

Heartburn isn’t a medication deficiency—it’s your body trying to tell you something.

Instead of simply suppressing stomach acid, focus on identifying and addressing the root cause.

Here are a few places to start:

🌾 1. Go gluten-free.
For many people, gluten contributes to inflammation in the digestive tract and can worsen reflux symptoms. Even if you don’t have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity may be playing a role.

🥗 2. Look for other food sensitivities.
Common triggers like dairy, eggs, soy, corn, or processed foods may be contributing to heartburn. Identifying your personal triggers can make a significant difference.

🍽️ 3. Support digestion with digestive enzymes.
Some people don’t produce enough stomach acid or digestive enzymes to properly break down food. Working with a knowledgeable healthcare provider can help determine whether digestive support is appropriate for you.

🦠 4. Restore your gut microbiome.
Years of antibiotics, excess sugar, processed foods, stress, and illness can disrupt the balance of healthy gut bacteria. Healing the microbiome with the guidance of a physician may improve digestion and address one of the underlying contributors to reflux.

⚠️ Important: Do not stop taking your PPI without talking to your physician. Stopping these medications abruptly can cause rebound acid hypersecretion, making your symptoms temporarily worse. If it’s appropriate for you to come off a PPI, your physician can help you do so safely while addressing the underlying cause of your heartburn.

At Good Medicine, we don’t believe your body is simply “making too much acid.” We believe in asking the better question:

Why is the heartburn happening in the first place?

When you identify the root cause, you can create a plan for lasting digestive health.

07/21/2026

Are your heartburn medications helping… or quietly creating new problems?

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole (Prilosec®), pantoprazole (Protonix®), and esomeprazole (Nexium®) can be incredibly helpful when they’re truly needed. But when used for months or years without reevaluation, they may come with unintended consequences.

Stomach acid isn’t the enemy—it plays an essential role in your health. It helps you digest protein, absorb nutrients, and protects you from harmful bacteria.

Long-term PPI use has been associated with decreased absorption of important nutrients, including:
✔️ Magnesium
✔️ Calcium
✔️ Vitamin B12
✔️ Iron

Over time, these deficiencies may contribute to:
• Fatigue
• Muscle cramps or weakness
• Tingling or numbness
• Bone loss and increased fracture risk
• Anemia
• Brain fog

If you have been on a PPI long-term, it’s important to work with your healthcare provider to monitor for nutrient deficiencies. In many cases, supplementing nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, vitamin B12, and iron may help support healthy levels—but your supplementation plan should be based on your individual needs and laboratory testing when appropriate.

At Good Medicine, we believe in looking beyond symptom relief and supporting the whole body. If you’re taking a PPI long-term, don’t just manage the symptoms—make sure you’re protecting your nutritional health, — Dr. Morris

07/18/2026

🚫 Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Suck.

They may provide temporary relief, but they often don’t solve the real problem.

PPIs work by blocking your stomach’s acid production. While that can reduce the burning sensation, stomach acid is essential for proper digestion. Without enough acid, it’s harder to break down food, absorb key nutrients, and defend against harmful bacteria.

Long-term use of PPIs has been associated with an increased risk of:
• Poor digestion and nutrient deficiencies
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other digestive symptoms
• Osteoporosis and bone fractures
• Kidney disease
• Vitamin B12 and magnesium deficiencies
• Cognitive decline, including an association with Alzheimer’s disease

The goal shouldn’t be to simply turn off your stomach acid—it should be to understand why you’re having heartburn in the first place.

At Good Medicine, we look for the root cause. Food sensitivities, low stomach acid, gut imbalances, chronic stress, infections, and poor digestive function can all contribute to reflux. When you address the underlying issue, you can often reduce symptoms without relying on a medication that may create new problems.

Don’t just silence the alarm. Find out why it’s going off.

— Dr. Morris

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