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Overview on the Importance of Exercise
submitted by: admin on 02/19/2015
Lifestyle is our most potent medicine and exercise is especially important for quality of life and longevity. There is no more powerful anti-aging medicine on the planet! The amount and intensity are important and the value of interval training is discussed. There are a myriad of benefits of exercise that include raising HDL cholesterol, lowering blood...
Pain Management Overview
submitted by: admin on 10/19/2013
We all suffer from pain and most of the time we rely on medications that are often not safe. Integrative therapies work better than just one treatment style. New breakthroughs such as infrared light therapy are discussed. Insomnia, non-restorative sleep, poor concentration, accidents, depression, fatigue and irritability are common signs and symptoms...
Peptic Ulcer Overview
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Peptic Ulcers affect up to 10% of us over our lifetime. Symptoms generally include burning in the upper abdomen, dull aching pain, and sometimes nausea and vomiting, especially if they are complicated by hemorrhaging or perforation of the intestinal wall. Peptic ulcers occur in the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. H. pylori is believed to cause about 50% of all...
Photonic Stimulation Part 1
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
There is an amazing new technology that has remarkable ability to relieve pain that uses near infrared light. Its mechanism of action, range of uses, and how it works is discussed.
Placebo is as effective as drugs to prevent migranes in kids
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
According to an article published in the January issue of the journal, Pediatrics, placebo is as effective as drugs in preventing migraine headaches in children. Only two drugs, Topamax and trazadone, worked better than placebo, and the very minimal benefits were not worth the risks from side effects.
The benefit of placebo was a reduction...
Pollution and Obesity
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Environmental pollutants can cause obesity! Toxic chemicals cause inflammation and inflammation causes insulin resistance and leptin resistance. This combination increases our appetite and our tendency to store fat, and that leads to gaining weight.
Prediabetes: Is It a Disease?
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Having a blood sugar range in the high normal as opposed to the low normal range is associated with a 2-3 times risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. The best treatment is lifestyle that includes a healthy low carb diet to lower our insulin needs and maintain a healthy weight, plenty of exercise, controlling stress, and getting enough...
Prenatal Smoking Linked to Teenage Obesity
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
An article published in the August issue of the 2012 Archives of General Psychiatry showed a link between prenatal smoking and an increased risk for teen obesity. As little as one cigarette a day during the second trimester led to this finding. Previous studies have shown that prenatal smoking is linked to low birth weight, miscarriage, increased fetal...
Prescription Drug Addiction
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Prescription drug addiction is more common than street drugs. Many patients become dependent on anti-anxiety, antidepressant, and analgesic medications and have great difficulty getting off of them.
Preview, Hiatal Hernia
submitted by: admin on 05/17/2024
The anatomy and physiology of a hiatal hernia is described. Its complications are reviewed including pain, strictures, Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. Mainstream and alternative therapies are described as are their side effects and complications.
Preview, Peptic Ulcer Overview
submitted by: admin on 05/17/2024
Peptic Ulcers affect up to 10% of us over our lifetime. Symptoms generally include burning in the upper abdomen, dull aching pain, and sometimes hemorrhaging and even perforation of the gut lining. They occur in the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. H. pylori is believed to cause about 50% of all peptic ulcers. NSAIDS including aspirin are common causes of ulcers...
Preview; Menopause Overview
submitted by: admin on 05/17/2024
There is an epidemic of menopausal syndrome today. Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and osteoporosis are now common and often difficult to treat. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been shown to be dangerous because of an increase in the incidence of breast cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and thromboses. Mainstream treatment with pharmaceutically...
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Their Side Effects
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Proton pump inhibitors are massively overused. They are not approved for more than 6-8 weeks. Side effects include osteoporosis, senile dementia, poor digestion, addiction, poor absorption of calcium and iron.
Qigong for Hypertension with Michael Mayer, PhD
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Working with the breath it is possible to "sink the chi" and change from sympathetic to parasympathetic breathing. This in combination with imagery using the "river of life" meditation is very powerful to lower BP.
Qigong For Pain Management with Michael Mayer, PhD
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
There are alternatives to drugs using breath, movement, touch, sound, and imagery. Dr. Mayer incorporates both qigong and psychotherapy to deal with pain. He gives an amazing example of how he does this.
R. R. Page
submitted by: admin on 01/03/2015
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Radiographic Iodinated Contrast Media Causes Thyroid Dysfunction
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
According to an article published in the January 2012 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, exposure to iodinated contrast media during imaging procedures is associated the changes in thyroid function, especially hyperthyroidism. Reactions to the dyes are increased in people with asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, and in those taking NSAIDs, beta blockers,...
Reversing ED Without Drugs
submitted by: admin on 04/09/2014
Erectile dysfunction is often the presenting symptom of a number of diseases such as arteriosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, low testosterone, many neurological disorders, and much more according to a University of Adelaide study that was published in the March 2014 issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
There are an amazing number of drugs...
Revising School Nutrition Standards
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Eighty percent of a survey in the US showed that we need better food standards to reduce calories, fat and sodium and encourage fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy. There is some value to this, but there's more. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup should be very limited and certain fats need to be in our diets. Because there are vending machines with fast...
Rites of Passage with Phillip Scott
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Often times we think of conditions such as menopause as a disease! However, in many ancient traditions, menopause is looked at as a rite of passage. Chief Black Horse gives us examples.
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