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There has been a debate for many years over whether needle breast biopsies are safer than surgical biopsies. Many people believe needle biopsies are less invasive and surgery is not really necessary and just another way for surgeons to make more money. Needle biopsies a far less expensive and can be done by a radiologist. There was a medical...
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Hour One: 20:20 tips “ SSKI (Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide)” Besides protecting the thyroid in case of impending nuclear exposure, it has many uses as a home remedy; and tip #2 “More uses for SSKI drops and possible side effect and safety.” Both tips talk about the potassium iodide pills.
Topics this...
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Most of the time we associate fiber with bowel health, especially constipation. However, fiber has a prominent role in lowering hypertension, weight, and cholesterol and has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease later in life. We need between 25 and 40 grams a day of fiber and this can easily be achieved by filling two thirds of your plate with fruit,...
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Prescriptions for Health on Demand
March 25, 2011
These are the last Prescription for Health Radio Shows that were broadcast on KEST Radio
Hour One
20:20 tips “Preventing thyroid cancer in the dental office and when getting a mammogram” and
“Have you ever been guilty of looking at others...
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Combining SSRI antidepressants with aspirin or other NSAIDs can lead to a 42% increase risk for bleeding. SSRIs may inhibit the uptake and storage of serotonin by platelets. Low platelet serotonin leads to reduced platelet aggregation and a tendency to bleed.
Considering that SSRIs have little evidence that they work better than placebo and that...
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The FDA does not regulate skin care products. Cosmetic companies have an association that is supposed to monitor the ingredients that are put on our skin, but there is a conflict of interest that corrupts its regulation. Women use between 15 and 25 products every day! Most department store brands are toxic and unsafe to put on our bodies. Natural organic skin...
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Being the Patient
The importance of patient empowerment
Len Saputo, MD
Introduction
Surely doctors must know what is best for their patients. Right? Don't be so sure! Yet most doctors take the position that because they are trained for a decade or more they have a tremendous advantage over their lesser trained patients. After all, that is why...
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DoctorSaputo.com offers its members free access to over 30 Health Assessments for the most common health conditions found in the US. It takes less than 3 minutes to complete them and based on how you answer questions, you'll receive instant feedback in the form of short audios and videos that provide information Dr. Saputo believes you need to know.
All...
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Prescriptions for Health Radio Show May 6, 2011Dr. Len and Nurse VIcki explore the following topics:
The influence of salt in primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes
Intestinal microflora types
Diet for diabetics: The ketogenic diet
Insomnia causes type 2 diabetes
Why night owls tend to put on weight
Ideal blood sugars increase mortality in people...
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Type 2 diabetes is usually a preventable and reversible disease once it has come on. It develops largely because of poor lifestyle strategies related to diet, exercise, sleep, stress, weight, and toxic exposures (includes pharmaceutical drugs). While mainstream medicine relies mostly on drugs to manage blood sugar levels, all of these drugs have side...
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Prescription bone-building drugs such as the bisphosphonates should be a last resort according to new research from the University of Illinois in 2011. Even though these drugs have been proven to reduce osteoporotic fractures, they have very significant side effects that include GI bleeding, atrial fibrillation, muscle and joint pain, and osteonecrosis of the...
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"A Return to Healing" Blog: Tue, 02/09/2010 - 16:21 — BBelitsos
America’s epidemic of Type 2 diabetes has become a national emergency. In fact, we are currently fighting a losing war against this disease, which now affects...
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The intestinal lining has the paradoxical role of selectively letting into the body those chemicals, which it needs, and keeping out what is toxic. The permeability of this barrier is an especially important factor in maintaining the integrity of these critical functions. The leaky gut syndrome exists when some factor makes the spaces between...
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Weight loss takes much more than will power. There are many reasons why people become overweight that must be dealt with in order to lose and sustain weight loss. There are endocrine causes such as thyroid, adrenal, and ovarian causes as well as diet, exercise, PTSD, insomnia, environmental toxins, many drugs, and quitting smoking that are involved...
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Balancing vital energies, mind, body, and nutrition is needed for wellness. Exercise and good nutrition over time heals. Mindfulness and awareness in a regular program help people make lifestyle changes such as weight loss.
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Prescriptions for Health Radio Show
May 20, 2011
Dr. Len and Nurse Vicki explore the following topics
Medical journal advertisements
Big Pharma pill pushing
How much is a billion?
Generic drugs
Vaccines for third world countries
Thimerosal
Whole or skim milk?
Is dairy healthy?
More on vitamin D
What is spiritual medicine?
Vicki's 20-20 Tips
Finally,...
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Byetta comes from lizard spit; it is an "incretin." It helps lower blood sugar and slow down glucose absorption. There are hundreds of metabolic hormones involved in sugar metabolism. Weight loss is a "side effect" of Byetta.
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"A Return to Healing" Blog: Sat, 11/28/2009 - 16:04 — BBelitsos
[By Dr. Len Saputo, with Byron Belitsos]
A core principle of what we call Health Medicine is a patient’s right to freedom of choice and their right to know. Whom are we kidding when,...
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Prescriptions for Health – 05/21/12
Prescriptions for Health, 5/21/12:
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you “Stupid”.
HDL Cholesterol May Not Reduce the Risk of Arteriosclerosis or Heart Attacks
Scientists Uncover a New Tx. for Diabetic Peripheral...
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Prescriptions for Health – 05/21/12
Prescriptions for Health, 5/21/12:
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you “Stupid”.
HDL Cholesterol May Not Reduce the Risk of Arteriosclerosis or Heart Attacks
Scientists Uncover a New Tx. for Diabetic Peripheral...