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Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances with Russ Jaffe, MD

submitted by: admin on 05/08/2015

The differences between allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are described. Testing to differentiate these etiologies are offered and therapies to deal with them presented.

Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis: How to Treat Them

submitted by: admin on 09/18/2013

There are many manifestations and treatments that work that are reviewed. Symptoms can extend to asthma, hives, angioedema, or anaphylaxis. Air filters and avoiding allergen are helpful.

Does Taking a Nap Make You Lazy?

submitted by: admin on 09/20/2013

Many of our best thinkers such as Einstein, Da Vinci, Tesla, and Churchill took afternoon power naps regularly. Progressive companies such as Newsweek, Google, and Time/Warner encourage afternoon naps because they have found there is increased productivity. A Greek study found that men who took a 30 minute nap at least 3 times per week lowered...

Medical Residents Working Hours are Excessive

submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013

Traditionally, doctors-in-training have been abused in many ways. The reasons for this and the issues involved are explored. It is a sad reflection of how money runs America and how inappropriate medical training really is.

Nutrients that Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Disease

submitted by: admin on 05/24/2016

MIT studies have shown that a combination of choline, uridine, and DHA can improve memory in patients with early Alzheimer's disease by stimulating the growth of new synapses. About 40% of patients who consumed this cocktail improved on a test of verbal memory. It does not work on moderate or severe cases. There are several other approaches...

Off label Prescription Drug Usage

submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024

Off label use of a drug is when an approved drug is used for an unapproved use. This accounts for about 20% of all prescriptions. Drug companies are forbidden to advertize for off label uses. They are also disinclined to do research for these unapproved uses because they have little to gain from a study if the drug is already being used.

Over-treatment in the ICU is Common

submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013

A JAMA survey of almost 2000 doctors and nurses in the ICU in January of 2012 revealed that they believed there is often too much care adminstered to patients. Only occasionally was there insufficient care. Advance directives need to be honored and treatment decisions often require input from multiple sources that include the family, physician, spiritual...

Sugar Makes You Stupid

submitted by: admin on 10/16/2013

Binging on food with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for 6 weeks may make you stupid. Studies on rats published in the May 2012 Journal of Physiology showed that HFCS over this time period was associated with slow brain function and hampered memory and learning abilities. What you eat affects how you think! Previous studies showed that fructose increases...

Vicki's Story with Russ Jaffe, MD

submitted by: admin on 10/17/2013

Vicki was dying from a serious allergic condition called primary anaphylaxis. Mainstream medical treatment was complicated and had many side effects. She eventually took a test called the ELISA/ACT Test that identified 41 allergies and made it possible to avoid them and eventually fully recover. Many of her allergies were to healthy foods, but the bulk of them...

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