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Cell Phone Use in Pregnancy Associated with Behavioral Disorders
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Yale researchers exposed mice to a muted, silenced, cell phone for all 19 days of their pregnancy and found that there were changes in the brain similar to what is seen in ADHD. The offspring had hyperactivity and less memory.
Data on cell phone health issues is slowly surfacing. It may be related to brain tumors and a variety of behavioral disorders.
Cancer Causing Chemicals
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
We live in a sea of toxins that seriously impact our health. A NY University Study is reviewed showing that most of us are saturated with hundreds of chemical toxins. We need political reform to make it illegal to spread these toxins.
Can the Government Keep a Close Watch on Insurance?
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
During the early post-health care reform era, HHS claimed to be keeping a close watch on insurance companies to make sure they comply with their new regulations. There is great reason to doubt that this will be so easy in view of how insurance companies had such a powerful influence in protecting their interests.
Can Probiotics Protect Against Swine Flu Deaths?
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
The 2009 H1N1 swine flu epidemic deaths in children were more related to MRSA than the virus itself. Simultaneous infection of MRSA and H1N1 increased mortality by 8 fold! Only 30% of children in ICU with swine flu did not have a co-existing serious disease. Of those, only 9% died. The potential value of the swine flu vaccine would not save many lives....
Can Giving Improve Your Health?
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
The act of giving not only feels good but is good for your biochemistry, physiology, overall health and longevity! How much of this is related to the feel good hormone, oxytocin, and how much is related to doing a good deed? Giving oxytocin to people leads to their being more giving and feeling happier.
Studies on volunteers over 30 years show...
CAM is Coming Into the Mainstream
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Complementary, alternative, integrative, and mainstream medicine are defined. The Health Medicine Model is discussed and the difference from disease care and health care are also reviewed. We need CAM if medicine is going to advance.
California Alternative Health Care Bill Passes
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
SB691 protects MDs from medical boards for the practice of CAM. This is a step towards medical freedom for patients. Lines for patient empowerment are discussed and scope of practice are reviewed.
Bullying Linked to Family Violence
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Both bullies and their victims are more likely to live with violence at home and are associated with increase likelihood of suicide, substance abuse, and poor academic achievement. Kids don't often have the tools needed to deal with domestic abuse and do the best they can to cope with situations that they are ill-equipped to manage.
It is necessary to...
Breast Thermography: Is It Underutilized?
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
The FDA published information in Journal Watch in June of 2011 that is packed with presumptive and incorrect information about breast thermography and they have to know it! Breast thermography was approved in 1982 as an adjunct to mammography to evaluate for breast cancer. In 2004 the FDA rejected breast thermography as a stand alone test for breast...
Breast milk is a probiotic
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Spanish researchers reported in the January 2013 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that there are more than 700 species of bacteria in normal human breast milk. They suggest that this is one of the factors leading to which bacteria will colonize the infant's digestive tract.
Mother's milk is primarily lactose, but it is...
Breast Cancer and Air Pollution
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Pollution is a major factor that interferes with the biochemistry of our cells. This can lead to cancer. Traffic pollution has been shown to be associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer. Nitrous oxide is the determinant factor that results in the higher incidence of breast cancer. The rate of cancer doubles when you compare the highest quartile...
Bottom-Up Health Care: Eat Right, Eat Local
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Dr. Len Saputo, co-author of A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine, describes one city's goal to improve the healthfulness of food city-wide. He argues "we can do programs at the local level...and set an example for the surrounding community."
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Dr. Len Saputo and Byron Belitsos talk about A Return...
Both Diet and Exercise are Helpful in Weight Loss Programs
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Both exercise and dieting are helpful in weight loss programs. Being thin is insufficient in maintaining good health; exercise is also necessary. Fitness is still possible for people who are overweight. Even relatively thin people who do not exercise can have a high percentage of body fat.
Blending Love and Medical Science with Dr. Richard Kunin
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
This Prescriptions for Health Fastrack continues with guest Dr. Richard Kunin with Dr. Len and Dr. Kunin discussing the blending of love and healing and the importance of developing a caring relationship with their patients. Listening to the patient not only provides insight, but begins to build a bond of trust between doctor and patient. Knowing...
Beyond Chiropractic with Mitchell Corwin, DC
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Applied kinesiology was born within the chiropractic profession. It is a methodology to evaluate and treat neurological disorders within the central nervous system. It involves muscle testing like a biofeedback tool that allows the practitioner to find out what is happening in the nervous system. Muscle testing is allows investigation to find the root cause of...
Beta Carotone May Increase Lung Cancer in Smokers
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Taking high doses of beta carotene, vitamin A, or lutein may increase the risk of lung cancer, especially in smokers. Would eating too many carrots do this? Supplements are over used; we should be more dependent on healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle. Too often we're looking for alternatives to eating a healthy diet.
Being a Therapeutic Chef with Joni Sare
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Joni Sare joins Dr. Saputo and discusses making your life healthier through eating healthy food. We pay a price for eating junk foods that goes beyond nutrition. We review the importance of digestion, detoxification, and lifestyle. A personal chef can teach what we need to know to enjoy good health and vitality.
Basic Fundamentals of Good Health with Russell Jaffe, MD
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
In today's health care system we wait until we get sick before we seek help. There are 3 core fundamentals: acid-base balance, hormonal balance, and gut transition time. Routine lab tests measure abnormalities that are far advanced. The wellness buffer is discussed. Lifestyle and purpose determine our level of wellness.
Assessing Physician Training with Byron Belitsos
submitted by: admin on 09/18/2013
Byron interviews Len Saputo and his journey thorugh medical training as described through A Return to Healing The academics of health care are taught in medical school rather than the healing relationship that heals. A community of healers was what Len expected, but found it to be anything but that. There was not an open mind about any training except convenional...
Prescriptions for Health
submitted by: admin on 09/15/2013
Prescriptions for Health is a talk show featuring Dr. Len Saputo and Registered Nurse, Vicki Saputo. Dr. Len's tirades and Nurse Vicki's humor make an interesting husband-wife combination in presenting the latest cutting edge mainstream and complementary and alternative medicine news.
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