Defense Medicine for Modern Health
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Dr. Lon Jones, DO introduces Defense Medicine — a paradigm that supports the body's natural defenses rather than suppressing symptoms. From nasal xylitol research to patient-centered preventive care, discover a smarter approach to health.
95%+
Reduction in recurrent ear infections in clinical practice
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit foundation supporting preventive health research
40+ yrs
Of family medicine experience in rural New Mexico
About
Dr. Lon Jones, DO
Dr. Lon Jones is a board-certified osteopathic family physician with over four decades of experience practicing in rural New Mexico. He is the founder of Common Sense Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to research on foods with drug-like effects and the paradigm of defense medicine.
After reading about Finnish research showing xylitol chewing gum could prevent recurrent ear infections, Dr. Jones developed a xylitol-based nasal spray to help his granddaughter — an experiment that grew into clinical practice results showing over 95% reduction in infections, and ultimately the creation of Xlear nasal spray.
Together with his colleague and wife, Jerry Bozeman, Dr. Jones continues to promote defense medicine, fund research, and educate patients and physicians on the power of supporting — rather than suppressing — the body's natural defenses.
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Where to Go Next
Dive into the philosophy of defense medicine, browse clinical research, read essays, or order Dr. Jones's books.
Philosophy
Defense medicine, complex adaptive systems, and the three pillars that guide Common Sense Medicine.
Explore philosophy → EvidenceResearch
Clinical papers, category guides, and downloadable PDF whitepapers from Dr. Jones's library.
Browse research → EssaysBlog
Foundational essays and topical articles on prevention, biofilms, and healthcare systems.
Read essays → PublicationsBooks
Volume I and Volume II deep dives with direct Amazon purchase links.
View books →Stay Connected
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Organization
Common Sense Medicine
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Foundation