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How to Prevent Mass Murders
submitted by: admin on 10/02/2013
Losing a child from a mass murder is incomprehensively horrendous. We are outraged every time there is a mass murder, but what do we do to prevent another? Not much. Gun control is understandably a complicated issue because we certainly don't want to have a dangerously deranged person who is capable of a mass murder to have a gun.
Yet the second...
Hints of Support for Integrative Medicine in Senate Bill
submitted by: admin on 09/24/2013
"A Return to Healing" Blog: Fri, 12/04/2009 - 11:14 — BBelitsos
In a very helpful article authored by our friends at the American Association for Health Freedom, we learned that the 40 percent of Americans who pay out of our pockets for some form of natural healing or integrative medicine will...
High Dose Statins Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes
submitted by: admin on 09/24/2013
A meta-analysis showed that high dose statin therapy as primary prevention caused an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. The article published in JAMA goes on to say that treatment of 32,000 non-diabetics with 5 years high dose statin treatment caused 149 more cases of type 2 diabetes, but 416 fewer cardiovascular events.This is a very misleading journal article...
Heart Disease
submitted by: admin on 09/23/2013
This the number one cause of death in the US. We don't deal with underlying causes and tend to rely on treating symptoms. There is much to be learned from a good workup that can reverse this disease.
Health Care Reform
submitted by: admin on 09/23/2013
Health care reform is in the news but it is no more than insurance reform and preservation of the status quo for Big Pharma and the medical industry. Certainly we all deserve health care, but we also need a system that preserves wellness and is focused on prevention. The corruption of Congress, Big Pharma, medical insurance, FDA, CDC, medical education and medical...
Health Care Cuts are Inevitable
submitted by: admin on 09/23/2013
The failure of the congressional super committee triggers a 2% across the board cut to Medicare. This is just the beginning of what is likely to happen to Medicare services as Congress attempts to balance the nation's budget.. This, of course, will lead to fewer MDs and hospitals accepting Medicare patients. It will also most likely lead to raising...
Gut Bacteria May Protect Against Stroke
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
Altered gut microbiota is associated with heart attacks and strokes. A Swedish study published in the December issue of Nature Communications showed that the gut microflora in people with stroke had less capacity to produce carotenoids and could be part of the reason why they suffered from a stroke.
Carotenoid supplements show mixed results in...
Foods that Prevent Cancer
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
There are a wide range of fruits and veggies that have strong cancer prevention properties. Examples are given such as pomegranate and cranberry. Effects on cardiac blood flow are also discussed.
FDA Warns of Prostate Cancer Risk with Avodart and Proscar
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
The FDA is requiring that Avodart and Proscar manufacturers disclose that there is an approximately 50% increased incidence of high grade prostate cancer with their usage. It also pointed out that they are not approved for prostate cancer prevention. These drugs block the conversion of testosterone to dihydro-testosterone, which is believed to be one the causes...
Exercise in Children and Hypertension
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Exercise in young adults can protect against the development of hypertension for about 15 years. It also keeps blood pressure down in adults and is the reason why regular exercise is imperative to protect against the complications of hypertension.
Essential Oils For Infection and Immunity with Elizabeth Anne Jones, PhD
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Essential oils have a powerful effect on boosting immunity and fighting infection. The selective antibiotic effects of essential oils kills infection without disturbing the natural microflora of the gut. Some oils, such as echinacea, astragalus, and goldenseal, can be used for prevention.
Emphysema Overview
submitted by: admin on 09/20/2013
This is an overview of what emphysema is and how we get it. Approaches to treatment are reviewed and steps to prevent the progression of disease offered.
Does Cholesterol Prevent Cancer?
submitted by: admin on 09/20/2013
Cholesterol binding proteins bind and transport cholesterol within the cell much like lipoproteins carry it in the blood stream. When the receptor sites for cholesterol in the cell are left vacant because cholesterol levels are too low, cell growth is increased. Could this be part of the reason why statins have an increased all cause mortality when...
Doctors and Nurses Use CAM More than the Public
submitted by: admin on 09/20/2013
Three of every four US healthcare workers use CAM for prevention. MDs and RNs used CAM services more than their assistants. Thirty eight percent of the US uses CAM services such as supplements, meditation, chiropractic, Pilates, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine. The reasons healthcare workers used CAM was for back, neck, and joint pain.
Yet only 1.5% of total...
Do Cell Phones Affect the Brain?
submitted by: admin on 09/20/2013
The prevention of disease means decreasing our Electro Magnetic Field. Electro Magnetic pollution should be a concern for everybody. Just what effect does EMF have on our bodies? Does using a cell phone increase our risk of brain cancer?
Diabetes Prevention with Russ Jaffe, MD
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
It is possible to identify chemicals that induce autoimmunity and diabetes. It is possible to treat diabetes on the basis of the LRA by ELISA/ACT test, which is explained.
Curcumin May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
A Thai study published in the October 2012 issue of Diabetes Care on people with pre-diabetes showed that the spice curcumin could prevent the progression to outright diabetes. They gave 1.5 grams of curcumin to 119 people with pre-diabetes and 116 without it for 9 months and found 19 cases of type 2 diabetes in the control and none in those treated...
Creating Wellness Through Lifestyle
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Primary care is lifestyle medicine and promotes wellness through prevention. Mainstream medicine depends on our getting sick and relying on medications, technologies and surgeries.
Conflicts of Interest with Pink Ribbon Leaders
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Most people think that "Pink Ribbon" leaders are doing a great job in helping prevent the breast cancer epidemic. However, they are sponsored by cosmetic companies that include products that cause cancer; this includes Estee Lauder, Avon, and Revlon. Breast Cancer Awareness Month was started by a drug company, Astra Zenica, that sells chemotherapy...
Chinese Exercises for the Elderly
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Chinese exercises such as tai chi and qigong can help with balance, strength, and focus. As we age this gentle and easy exercise is doable. We lose 1-2% of our muscle mass every year after age 40. Staying fit helps delay or prevent both osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease. Everyone can exercise; even imagery helps build muscle mass.
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