Dr. James E. Dowd, MD
A successful author, rheumatologist, and Integrative Holistic Medicine practitioner.
Dr. Dowd is a highly qualified Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, with expertise in integrative holistic medicine and certification in both adult and pediatric rheumatology.
After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1983, he went on to earn his medical degree at the esteemed University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston four years later.
After graduating from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Dr. Dowd continued his training with a combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency program at the State University of New York in Buffalo. In 1991, he was appointed chief medical resident at Erie County Medical Center.
After completing a specialized training program in adult and pediatric rheumatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital located in Dallas, TX, he is highly qualified to treat patients with rheumatic diseases.
In 1993, the American College of Rheumatology praised Dr. Dowd for his superantigen research and awarded him a prestigious Physician-Scientist Development Award.
In 1997, Dr. Dowd created the Arthritis Institute of Michigan and has since become a renowned figure in media for his expertise on vitamin D. In addition to being featured multiple times on radio, television, and in print outlets, he is passionate about educating local communities through lectures and seminars.
Drawing from over two decades of research and practice, his book The Vitamin D Cure is based on first-hand experience.
Book written by Dr. James E. Dowd, MD
The Vitamin D Cure, Revised
May 01, 2012 | 304 PagesPacked with recent scientific studies, The Vitamin D Cure is the ultimate guide to this miraculous natural remedy - your key to alleviating pain, warding off illness, and spurring positivity. Learn all about it now! As many are aware, incorporating Vitamin D into your daily lifestyle can have remarkable rewards- from diminishing your risk for...Learn more about The Vitamin D Cure, Revised
Topics discussed by Dr. James E. Dowd, MD
Topics discussed by Dr. James E. Dowd, MD in books and podcast appearances.
Supplements
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Obesity
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High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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Heart Disease
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Brain
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Immune System
Boost your immune system! The immune system is the body's natural defense against infection and disease. It is made up of a variety of cells, proteins, and organs that work...
Cancer
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Bones
Let health throw you a bone... Bones are the supportive structure of the human body. They provide a framework for the muscles and organs, protect delicate internal tissues, and...
Joints
Nurture those joints! Joints are the areas where two bones meet. They are very important as they allow our bodies to move in many different ways. There are many different...