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Diabetes (Type 2) · August 31, 2015
I’ll Bet You Had NO Idea Your Bones were Damaged by this…
Up until maybe 10 yrs ago, we considered bone as an inactive tissue that our muscles and tendons attached to and allowed us to stand upright. Boy were we wrong!! Increasing evidence suggests that bone plays an integral…
Anti-Aging · August 29, 2015
Aging and Muscle Mass: Is There Really a Fountain of Youth?
As we age, the biggest challenge to quality of life and mobility is the loss of muscle mass. Although diet, inflammation and adequate protein intake is important, exercise is the strongest tool against the age related…
Inflammation · August 26, 2015
CAN HELP FOR FIBROMYALGIA BE THIS SIMPLE?
I’ve never been a terribly big fan of the diagnosis of fibromyalgia. That’s not saying that the constellation of symptoms don’t exist, but rather that they all have their respective names (gut dysfunction, HPA axis…
Knee Pain · August 24, 2015
Is Surgery Necessary for ACL Tears? The Answer Will Surprise You
I personally had my right knee scoped when I was 18 for a torn medial meniscus. I now have arthritis on the inside part of my knee, which I keep solidly pain free with soft tissue work and exercise. Knowing what I know…
Anti-Aging · August 21, 2015
WHAT EXACTLY IS A TELOMERE AND WHY DO I NEED TO PROTECT MINE?
Funny how prevalent the word telomere has become in the medical literature in just the past year or so. Basically, the telomere is a short strip of DNA at the end of our chromosomes that determine how much longer a cell…
Diabetes (Type 2) · August 20, 2015
I’ll Just Exercise it Off…Critical Reason Why This is a BAD Idea
I hear it all the time. “I’ll just exercise it off.” Or, someone will say something like “he’s an athlete, he’ll burn it off.” All of this over the “comes-with-a-hand-truck” sized drink at Starbucks. If only it were…
Hypertension · August 19, 2015
Can Artificial Lighting Raise Blood Pressure?
As a way of background, asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is nitric oxide’s (NO) arch enemy. NO is a small molecule that helps blood vessels relax, leading to a lower blood pressure. Just in case you think you’ve never…
Depression · August 16, 2015
Is YOUR Stress Programming Your Kids for Depression?
There is absolutely no doubt that stress is a major factor in the declining health of our country. From the standpoint of treating patients in my office, helping patients manage their own stress is one of the most…
Diabetes (Type 2) · August 14, 2015
Does Being Overweight Really Increase My Risk of Diabetes?
The answer is yes, but what is striking about this study is just how much it puts you at risk. In this particular study, researchers looked across multiple studies to determine the risks associated with being overweight…
Autoimmunity · August 13, 2015
Devastating Arthritis in Children Starts at the Pediatrician
Arthritis in the typical 50 or 60 year old is not a surprise, but when it strikes our children it’s something to be heavily concerned about. In general, arthritis that strikes our kids is going to fall into the…
Healthy Pregnancy · August 11, 2015
Pre-eclampsia, Gestational Diabetes and Lifestyle Choices
BETTER PREGNANCY OUTCOMES THROUGH LIFESTYLE? The research is very heavily in support of the idea that healthy pregnancies begin long before a couple becomes pregnant. Mom’s AND dad’s weight and health status dictate not…
Dental Health · August 10, 2015
Dentists Rejoice! Brushing and Flossing for your Heart
DO YOU BRUSH AND FLOSS TWICE PER DAY FOR YOUR HEART? This is yet another study in the continuing saga relating good oral health to overall health. In this particular study, those with poor oral hygiene had a 70% greater…
Vaccination · August 8, 2015
Whooping Cough Vaccination; Mother Nature Always Wins
Now that it’s back to school time, the subject of vaccination is on everyone’s mind. Especially since California decided to remove your rights as a parent to make decisions for your child. If the vaccination topic was…
Alzheimer's · August 6, 2015
Does My Brain Really Have to go as I get Older?
It seems like just about every third person has Alzheimer’s these days, or at least has a parent that has been diagnosed. Makes it seem pretty dismal for the future. Research into medications to help curb the…
Breast Cancer · August 5, 2015
Shining the Light on Breast Cancer Statistics–Literally
Most solid cancers have a long list of well-documented ways to prevent them. Treatment, however, remains shaky. Breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers are all very preventable. But the lifestyle choices known to…
Cholesterol · August 3, 2015
Statins Versus Fast Food; Really an Even Battle?
JUST HOW OFF BASE IS MEDICINE? Keep in mind that this particular article is an editorial. The author is writing for the British Heart Foundation. He believes that the use of a statin can zero out the negative health…
Prostate Cancer · August 1, 2015
PSA Testing: Is Medicine’s Idea of Prevention Falling Apart?
IS MAINSTREAM MEDICINE’S IDEA OF “PREVENTION” FALLING APART? While there is a clear distinction between early detection and prevention, mainstream medicine does not seem to recognize this. Mammography, colonoscopy, PSA…
Alzheimer's · July 30, 2015
Red Wine and the Brain
DO I NEED TO DRINK MORE WINE TO PROTECT MY BRAIN? It’s no surprise that wine (or specifically, the resveratrol content of red wine) has protective benefits in moderation, but you may not understand exactly how…
Diabetes (Type 2) · July 29, 2015
Dangers of Diabetic Medications
ARE DIABETIC MEDICATIONS KILLING OFF OUR DIABETICS? Seems kind of an odd question, huh? I mean, after all, doesn’t the Hippocratic Oath state that first and foremost we should do no harm? So why does it always seem that…
Seizures / Epilepsy · July 25, 2015
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy – Closer to an Answer?
Among epilepsy sufferers, one of the greatest fears is SUDEP – sudden unexplained death in epilepsy. Maybe this is because it seems like we don’t know why it happens. Maybe it’s because it seems to happen for no reason…
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