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Osteoarthritis · November 11, 2012
LEECH THERAPY VERY EFFECTIVE IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS – (11-13-03)
Effectiveness of Leech Therapy in Osteoarthritis of the Knee Okay. I’m not saying I am going to start using this in my office, but I thought the article was quite interesting. Many times, gross, disgusting approaches…
Cholesterol · November 11, 2012
HEMOGLOBIN AND CHOLESTEROL PREDICT FUTURE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS – (11-30-03)
Joint Effects of CRP, Glycated Hemoglobin in Predicting Future Cardiovascular Events of Patients With Advanced Atherosclerosis Cholesterol? Didn’t somebody say cholesterol? Please?? I thought I heard someone, somewhere…
Low Back Pain · November 11, 2012
FIRMNESS OF MATTRESSES EFFECTS CHRONIC NON SPECIFIC BACK PAIN – (11-30-03)
Effect of firmness of mattress on chronic non-specific low-back pain This is interesting, an a question I hear frequently in my office. Unfortunately, the answer is never easy and seems to vary based on the patient. I…
Cholesterol · November 11, 2012
CHOLESTEROL NOT A MAJOR RISK FACTOR OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE – (11-30-03)
Comparison of Apolipoprotein B and LDL-C with Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study (IRAS) Whoa!!! Slow down here!! Mainstream medicince is still trying to swallow the idea…
Miscellaneous · November 11, 2012
CAFFEINE INTAKE HAS DIURETIC EFFECT AT OCCASIONAL INTAKE – (11-30-03)
Caffeine ingestion and fluid balance: a review The results of this study are a little surprising for me. Basically, although caffeine is known to have a diuretic effect, this review suggests that this effect is only…
Diet Choices for Your Best Health · November 11, 2012
AVOIDING JUNK FOOD CUTS CALORIC INTAKE IN CHILDREN – (11-13-03)
Low Glycemic Index Breakfasts and Reduced Food Intake in Children Why is this concept so difficult for society to grasp?? Eat a junky breakfast (if you’re not sure what constitutes a junky breakfast, watch Sat morning…
Pancreatic Cancer · November 11, 2012
Aspirin Ups Risk of Pancreatic Cancer – (11-30-03)
Aspirin Use May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk Well, doesn’t this just throw a wrench in the works for the “aspirin a day” crowd. I’ve always had a problem with the blatant use of aspirin to lower risk of heart attack…
Healthy Living in a Toxic World · November 11, 2012
ANALYSIS OF TESTS USED IN DIAGNOSIS AND MONITORING OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE – (11-30-03)
Retrospective analysis of evidence base for tests used in diagnosis and monitoring of disease in respiratory medicine I bring this article to your attention not to chastise, but to illuminate the fact that mainstream…
Stroke · November 10, 2012
4 Simple Ways To Prevent Stroke
Heart disease, stroke and cancer remain our #1 killers, and yet each is avoidable. But, to prevent stroke, you must make a conscious effort to do these things. We all want our bodies and brains to last about the same…
Ovarian Hormones · November 8, 2012
Natural Menopause Treatment for Hot Flash Relief
It’s inevitable as a woman ages: the production of hormones changes and you’re searching for that natural menopause treatment that will provide hot flash relief. You’re pretty sure Satan just sat down in the cubicle…
Dietary Fiber · November 6, 2012
DIETARY FIBER INTAKE MAINTAINS AND DEVELOPS OBESITY IN WOMEN – (11-13-03)
Relation between changes in intakes of dietary fiber and grain products and changes in weight and development of obesity among middle-aged women. Just so you think I’m not overreacting…. AJCN — Abstracts: Liu et al. 78…
Tumors and General Cancer Tips · November 6, 2012
CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID LOWERS CANCER RATES – (11-30-03)
Conjugated Linoleic Acid Inhibits Cell Proliferation through a p53-Dependent Mechanism Remember that CLA is formed in ruminent animals by the action of gut bacteria on certain fatty acids (NOT from the typical…
Ear Infections · November 6, 2012
Antibiotics in Children Destroy Immune System, Leads to IBD
The buzz around overuse of antibiotics focuses on antibiotic resistance, but the danger lies in destruction of the normal, protective flora and immune balance. For decades now, researchers have been figuratively…
Autoimmunity · November 5, 2012
SHUTTING DOWN ACID PRODUCTION LEADS TO VARIOUS CANCER RISKS – (11-30-03)
Lifespan Prolonged in Autoimmune-Prone Mice Fed Diet with Indole-3-Carbinol This study brings up an important factor of one of today’s common medical practices. Indole-3-carbinol has been shown to lower risk of cancer…
Diabetes (Type 2) · November 5, 2012
INSULIN RESISTANCE ASSOCIATED WITH DISTURBED ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE MECHANISM – (09-01-03)
Evidence That Insulin Resistance Is Associated With a Disturbed Antioxidant Defense Mechanism Just more evidence of the tangled web that is human physiology. In this study we see that deteriorating glucose disposal in…
Hypertension · November 4, 2012
OLDER AND CHEAPER MEDICINES MORE EFFECTIVE FOR BLOOD PRESSURE – (01-05-04)
Misperceptions About Beta-Blockers and Diuretics This is another one of those times that I have to throw up my hands in utter disbelief and confusion. It is now well accepted and proven that the older, cheaper meds for…
Anti-Aging · November 4, 2012
EXERCISE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS AND AGING – (03-15-04)
Cardiovascular fitness, cortical plasticity, and aging I have said it before and say it to my elderly patients over and over again–NOTHING will keep you as young as exercise. Nothing. As a chiropractor, I feel that it…
Gastroenterology · November 3, 2012
UNCERTAINTY ABOUT INSULIN RESISTANCE A GREAT OVERVIEW – (01-05-04)
Insulin resistance and tissue repair: A “fato-logical” phenomenon. Wow!! If you ever had some uncertainty about what insulin resistance is than this is a great overview. Gastroenterology Online – Read entire article here
Miscellaneous · November 3, 2012
TREATMENT OF ASTRAZENECA – (11-03-03)
The statin wars: why AstraZeneca must retreat If you would like a small peek into the complex and powerful realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing, this editorial should give you a taste. We begin to see how…
Vitamins and Supplements 101 · November 3, 2012
TREATMENT WITH MULTIVITAMIN SUPPLEMENT IMPROVES MOOD AND BEHAVIOR – (10-04-04)
Improved Mood and Behavior During Treatment with Mineral-Vitamin Supplement What? Oh, I get it. This is one of those “daily vitamin with an extra dose of prosac and celexa.” Right? How else could a multivitamin…
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