Evidence-based health, wellness, and longevity content from Dr. Tom Biernacki.
✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon · 3,000+ procedures · The Private PracticeLast reviewed: May 17, 2026 Quick answer: Creatine monohydrate is the most rigorously studied supplement in existence — with over 1,000 peer-reviewed trials — and its benefits extend far beyond exercise performance. It supports brain function, helps … Read more
Most fish oil supplements are the wrong form at the wrong dose. A surgeon explains triglyceride vs ethyl ester, therapeutic dosing, and the omega-3 index.
✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon · 3,000+ procedures · The Private PracticeLast reviewed: May 17, 2026 Quick answer: Chronic inflammation is a low-grade, persistent immune activation that silently damages arteries, brain tissue, joints, and organs over decades — without causing any obvious symptoms until disease has already developed. … Read more
✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon · 3,000+ procedures · The Private PracticeLast reviewed: May 17, 2026 Quick answer: Most adults need 2–4 grams of combined EPA and DHA daily from high-quality fish oil — far more than the standard 1,000 mg capsule provides. Omega-3s only work if your … Read more
✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified podiatric surgeon · 3,000+ procedures · The Private PracticeLast reviewed: May 17, 2026 Quick answer: Most blood test results show a reference range, but “normal” and “optimal” are not the same thing. Understanding markers like CBC, CMP, TSH, CRP, and fasting insulin requires knowing what … Read more
48% of Americans are magnesium deficient — and the serum test misses most cases. A surgeon explains symptoms, the best forms, and why it blocks vitamin D.
Most “normal” vitamin D results fall short of optimal. A surgeon explains the 50-80 ng/mL target, D3 vs D2, and how to reach functional levels.
Most annual physicals miss the tests that actually matter. A surgeon with 3,000+ operations shares the 5 lab tests that give you the clearest picture of your real health.
Board-certified surgeon Dr. Tom Biernacki explains why most plantar fasciitis treatments fail, the stretching myth making your condition worse, and what actually works—from gait analysis to surgery.
A board-certified surgeon with 3,000+ procedures reveals exactly what happens during surgery—from anesthesia to recovery. 5 surgery myths debunked.