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Suddenly Sick Syndrome
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
Big pharma redefines the criteria for disease to make more people "sick" and sell more drugs for these conditions. Pre-hypertension, pre-osteoporosis (osteopenia), and pre-obesity are examples. How this happens is described. This creates the "worried well!"
Sugi Touch with Ofer Erez
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
Sugi is Japanese for cedar tree and has connotations for holiness, eternity, and peace. Sugi touch is a hands on healing method blended from Feldenkrais and Alexander work. This gentle work can be powerful & life changing. Ofer describes what Sugi touch is and how it works.
Sunscreens that are Safe with Marie Veronique Nadeau
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
Sunburn, wrinkles, rosacea, and cancer can be prevented or minimized with sunblock. There are many chemicals that are in sunblock that are dangerous. The differences of UVA and UVB and what they do are explained.
Sunshine is Superior to Vitamin D Supplements
submitted by: admin on 06/05/2016
A study out of the University of Edinburgh and presented at the International Investigative Dermatological Conference in May of 2013 reported that sunlight on skin lowers blood pressure by increasing the release of nitric oxide. They exposed 24 people to a tanning lamp for two 20 minute sessions where in one group the UV light was blocked and in the...
Super Natural Home with Beth Greer Part V
submitted by: admin on 05/18/2024
Summer trips can be "green" and there are green hotels and camps for kids that are not only environmentally safe, but also offer healthy foods that are trans fat and high fructose corn syrup free. Airline food and water is generally not healthy; it is best bring your own snacks and to use bottled water. Natural sunscreens are another concern as most sunscreens...
Supplements for Ulcerative Colitis
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
There are many safe alternatives to mainstream drug therapies that are safe, effective, and economical. We review these approaches. They can be safely incorporated into highly effective blended treatment strategies.
Supplements: Who Needs Them?
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
It is difficult to know who needs supplements based on advertising. Lifestyle measures are always the best medicine. If this doesn't work, then supplements are a consideration. There are also times when our immune systems are not up to par that certain supplements are a good idea. Most people overdo supplements instead of taking responsibility for maintaining...
Supporting People at the End of Life
submitted by: admin on 05/18/2024
Dealing with death and dying is a very important issue. For some this is
an overwhelming problem and for others it can be a time to make peace
with what is happening. We need to come to terms with our situation and
make important decisions about how we're going to deal with many
challenging issues. Dying people need help with psychospiritual issues as...
Suppose Our Life Path Has Always Been Right-on with Scout Bartlett
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
The way life unfolds is usually unpredictable. However, as one looks back, there is an uncanny meaning to whatever choices we made. Scout gives some interesting examples.
Surgery vs Rehabilitation for Back Pain
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
There are few instances when surgery is necessary. However, surgeries can lead to poor outcomes that can lead to severe and permanent disabilities. Rehabilitation should always be the first strategy and there are many modalities that can be used together for better results.
Surprise: Bone Drug Boosts Survival in Young Breast Cancer Patients
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
Zometa, a bisphosphonate drug used to prevent bone metastases in women with breast cancer, was serendipitously found to reduce metastases and extend life by 37%. This translates to 4-5 out of 100 being alive 7 years later. An IV infusion was given every six months for 3 years. Cost is between $1500 and $2500 per injection. All patients were early-stage and had...
Sweetened Drinks Can Lead to Depression
submitted by: admin on 02/16/2015
A study of more than 250,000 people aged 50-71 over 10 years showed that those who drank more than four cans of soda per or fruit juice per day were about 35% more likely to become depressed than those who did not drink them. Interestingly, those who drank four cups of coffee per day were 10% less likely to be depressed. Coffee, of course, contains caffeine,...
Synthetic HDL
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
HDL is the protective form of cholesterol that prevents hear attacks and strokes. The ratios of cholesterol, LDL, and HDL are reviewed. The role of inflammation is explained in causing plaque. Increasing HDL is a promising new idea, but there are problems. The value of cholesterol is also reviewed; it makes vitamin D, healthy cell membranes, many hormones. When...
Synthetic Poop Cures C. Diff Infections
submitted by: admin on 05/18/2024
A synthetic "poop" was developed by researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada that works to treat C. diff infections of the GI tract. Now that stool transplants are becoming commonplace in the treatment of C. diff infection, an artificial culture of normal flora of the GI tract has been developed that avoids potential problems of occult infections...
Tai Chi Qigong and Gene Expression with Francesco Garri Garripoli
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
DNA is not immutable and how we live our lives affects its very structure. Bioenergetics affect us in every way; we are enegy bodies. When fear takes control it takes us outside of our body and we become disempowered. Thinking, meditation, qigong, tai chi change our structure at the deepest level. For more information on Tai Chi and Qigong, please click...
Taking Charge of Your Life with Francesco Garri Garripoli
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
Personal empowerment is all about taking charge of our lives, yet "taking charge" is not really about taking control. Many times it's about letting go, releasing ourselves of the impossible task to control everything. At the core of this process is trust. To build that trust is to learn about where our real power lies. This...
Talking Cancer with Burton Goldberg
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
Mainstream cancer treatments are not very effective for most cancers. There is a wealth of information about CAM approaches that are promising and Burton optimistically describes some of them.
Telemedicine
submitted by: admin on 05/18/2024
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could email your physician when you're too sick to go to his office! I do this regularly in my practice and don't even charge for emails. Patients love it and it saves time and builds excellent rapport with them; and that builds my practice. Email makes it possible to communicate when it is convenient to doctors and patients. Connection...
Ten Strategies to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
submitted by: admin on 05/24/2016
We tend to focus on what causes Alzheimer's disease and how to treat it, but what about how to prevent it? The UCLA Center on Aging has come out with 10 strategies to prevent this common disease. These strategies include coffee, flossing your teeth, keeping your brain active, exercise, omega 3 fatty acids, low stress, adequate sleep, weight control,...
The Affordable Care Act and Quality of Care, Cost, and MD Availability
submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013
About 1/3 of office-based MDs declined to accept new Medicaid patients in 2011 according to an article in the journal, Health Affairs. Acceptance was directly related to financial reimbursement. In the state of Wyoming more than 99% of MDs accepted Medicaid patient; their reimbursement was 150% of that of Medicare. In the state of New Jersey, where...
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