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Congestive Heart Failure: Nutritional Support
submitted by: admin on 02/20/2015
Congestive heart failure is the result of sufficient energy. Ankle swelling is an early sign of CHF. Acutely drugs are paramount and work very well. ATP production is dramatically low. A number of nutrients help our mitochondria produce energy better. Statins have the potential to lower coenzyme Q10 and create energy deficient states.
Connection of Low Birth Weight and Obesity
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
Research continues to show just how important it is for pregnant women to eat a healthy diet and live a healthy lifestyle. An article in the journal "Brain Research" states: Nutritionally deprived newborns and fetuses have less neurons in the region of the brain that controls food intake. Because of the lack of neurons these babies are programmed...
Conversations with Chief Black Horse
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
The Chief explains the Native American Way and how it is a holistic practice that involves who we are in every way and how we relate to the entire world and universe. Relationship with the unknown and the ancestors is central thoughts.
Coping with Breast Cancer: A Personal Story with Andrea Fox
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
The initial diagnosis at age 33 was a shock. Andrea chose a mastectomy and a reconstruction was done at the original surgery. She found it very difficult to tell her family and close friends. A support group was very helpful. A positive attitude helped.
Cough and Asthma with Dr. Fred Nachtway
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
Asthma is found across all age groups and it often presents as a cough. Allergic rhinitis and reflux esophagitis often cause cough too. Bronchial provocation testing helps identify those people with a cough who have asthma from those with esophagitis. The prevalence of asthma is increasing and air pollution is probably part of the reason. Taking a careful history...
Dealing with Worry with David McArthur
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Our society is very demanding and leads to challenges that are difficult. The first thing to consider is the anxiety related to the problem that blocks solving the issue and challenges physiology. Listening and caring are powerful tools to support solutions. Breathing through the heart is explained. HeartMath is discussed.
Defensive Medicine in Orthopedics
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
A new survey of orthopedics surgeons showed roughly a third of the imaging tests they ordered, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, are meant to protect them from lawsuits rather than for the benefit of the patient. Defensive medicine, where physicians order diagnostic tests of little benefit largely to protect themselves from lawsuits, are up as high as...
Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
Do you feel tired, or are you a little overweight, maybe constipated or maybe your skin is a little too dry? Perhaps your hair is getting a little thin and brittle. Is your cholesterol up? You may not have thought of it, but you might possibly have low thyroid. One of the most common complaints patients have is that they are fatigued. For years doctors...
Diet Soda Addiction
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
Can People become addicted to Diet Soda? While controversial, research has shown that some people can become addicted to diet soda. Using fMRI's, scientists can see that the aspartame affects the pleasure centers of the brain, much like sugar does. Some people will actually "chain drink" diet soda and can go through withdrawals when...
Diuretics, Hypertension, and Side Effects
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
How diuretics work in hypertension and their benefits, side effects, and problems are discussed. The ALLHAT study in JAMA in 2002 reviewed all classes of anti-hypertensives and made recommendations about the most intelligent choices for treatment. All drugs have problems; this is why lifestyle management becomes the most attractive approach for treatment because...
Diuretics: Are They Overused?
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
Diuretics are used for a number of reasons. They can be lifesaving for some conditions. Thiazide drugs are the best treatment for hypertension, but they have side effects too.
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?
Do MDs Manage Obesity Well?
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
Two-thirds of Americans are over weight. Many of those are obese or morbidly (over 100 pound over weight) obese. It is well documented that obesity causes a number of chronic diseases, and even death. The medical costs due to obesity is enormous. Many people use food as a way of coping, including children. It is not uncommon for...
Do We Overuse Heart Scans?
submitted by: admin on 09/20/2013
Medical radiation is dangerous and heart scans should not be used unless clearly needed because of the risk of cancer. Conflicts of interest lead to it being overused. The accuracy and reliability are also in question.
Doctor Saputo Radio - archive
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
Dr. Len and Nurse Vicki, as she is so affectionately known, have been providing cutting edge mainstream and complementary and alternative health information for their audience for more than a decade. Their Prescriptions for Health call in talk show airs on DoctorSaputo.com on the first and third Friday morning and their Fastrack Edition of Prescriptions for Health every...
Does Exercise Help Arthritis?
submitted by: admin on 09/20/2013
Our bodies adapt to exercise, but we can also break it down if we traumatize it. They also adapt to disuse by becoming less capable. Use it or lose it is correct. Osteoarthritis is an example of over-stressing a joint. The body needs time to repair itself and analgesics are not the answer. Infrared light therapy and glucosamine are reviewed.
Dr. Richard Kunin: My Insecurity Is Not About What I Do--It's About How My Patients Do
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
What is a healer? What is a doctor? How does a doctor focus on what they are trying to focus on with their patients? Dr. Kunin tells how he integrates the psycho-spiritual side of bringing a patient back to good health.
Drug Dosing Confuses the Elderly
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
Many older patients, who take an average of seven medications a day, get confused by the vague instructions on the prescription bottles and they don’t take their medicines properly. Even well educated people may have some low “health literacy skills.” Patients often think they aren’t supposed to take their medications at the...
Elective Surgery and Conflicts of Interest
submitted by: admin on 11/21/2024
How do you know if the doctor that is doing your elective surgery doing what is best for you? If you were to go to another region, would you find the doctors there would use another method? If you have breast cancer, how do you know whether you need a mastectomy or a lumpectomy? Dr. Len and Nurse Vicki discuss what you can do to make sure...
Exercise for Depression
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Exercise works at least as well as antidepressants for depression. The side effects of exercise are good for us; the side effects of SSRI antidepressants can be serious. The long term effects of exercise are superior to drug therapy.
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