Do You Have Chronic Headaches? Recurring headaches may hit us at certain times of the day (mid-morning or afternoon), when you sit still, after a meal, or for women at certain times of the month (PMS). We now know that many headaches are caused by low blood pressure and oxygen delivery to your brain. We […]
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I hear some version of this statement all the time: “I take vitamins and minerals because I don’t always eat right”. Unfortunately, good health is rarely found in the bottom of a pill bottle. You must be extremely careful if you take any vitamins and minerals, and remember that healthy sounding items may not always
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Gluten-free diets are hot right now, so are probiotics, fiber blends, and yogurt. People have found that these diets or products help their stomachs, intestinal tracts, skin, and overall health. What do all of these things really do for us? They change the acidity of your intestinal bacteria, but they are just the tip of
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Can you say this about your health: “I was never the same after my __________” (fill in the blank with an event). Your event might have been physical like a car wreck or childbirth. Your event might have been emotional like the death of a loved one or being really frightened. Your event might have
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I review medical histories before I meet a new patient because I like to hit the ground running. I also think if a patient takes the time to fill out a form, then I should give it my full attention. This week I read the history of a typical middle age man. He complained of
Intestinal bacteria can greatly influence your long term health, and we are seeing alarming changes in our bacterial blends. A recent study compared the composition of intestinal bacteria in modern U.S. adults with that obtained from rural African children, a Tyrolean Iceman found in a glacier, an Austrian soldier from 1918 also frozen in glacier,
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My job as a doctor is to reverse disease, not just cover it up. We have become too reliant on the quick fixes of pills, injections, and gadgets to manage the symptoms of our chronic health conditions. Those quick fixes are not working out so well for us in the long run. Despite advanced technologies,
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“Deceptive Health” is a big problem in medicine for adults and children. I often ask patients if they are healthy and they say yes, because their lab tests are normal and they sleep OK. But when I ask if they take any pills, they reveal they are on medications that manipulate their blood pressure, diabetes,
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Several years ago I began working in a busy medical clinic and I was shocked to learn how sick, as a whole, we have all become. It was startling to see children and adults who are not “well” despite having a long list of specialists and a cabinet full of medications. I met people who
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New Studies A recently published study shows that increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids (i.e., fish oil or flax seed oil) has a positive impact on memory on young adults. Previous studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have a positive impact on mood and cognitive functioning as well. Omega-3 fatty acids
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This is the first of Dr. Nemechek’s eight talks that comprise his 2012 “Wellness Through Science” lecture series. In it, he discusses the false premise of modern corporate wellness, the weak health benefits of many common medications and outlines how metabolic inflammation is rapidly being understood as the common cause of many illnesses. [youtube]https://youtu.be/onPPVd4_HCo[/youtube]
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We all want to live a healthy and balanced life. However, our busy lifestyles have left many of us tired, sick, and stressed out. We know the standard advice is to eat better, reduce stress, and get more sleep. Unfortunately, many of us are past the point of simple fixes and we need medical solutions
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A recent study demonstrated that fish oil supplementation (equal to about 3,000 mg twice daily of a standard fish oil capsule) combined with jogging or brisk walking (30 minutes 3-4 times per week) help to improve bone calcium density and strength better than either alone. The underlying mechanism involved here is reversal of inflammation which
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Eric is a 62 year old man who came to me seeking help because all he ever thought about was “what I was going to eat next. I’m always hungry”. This abnormal level of hunger started after being knocked unconscious as a young child. Though his entire adulthood, he has struggled with the desire to
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Common Problems After Pregnancy In my practice, I commonly encounter women who developed a number of physical problems that seemed to start after pregnancy. In spite of consultations with their primary care doctors and multiple specialists, women are told that “everything is normal” and sent on their way with a few prescriptions to dampen their
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An intermittent, low-carbohydrate diet was superior to a standard, daily calorie-restricted diet for reducing weight and lowering blood levels of insulin, a cancer-promoting hormone, according to recent findings. Read more… From: American Association for Cancer Research. “Intermittent, low-carbohydrate diets more successful than standard dieting, study finds.” ScienceDaily, 8 Dec. 2011. Web. 11 Dec. 2011.
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From the L.A. Times: “Many depend on proton pump inhibitors to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, but their side effects can include nutritional deficits and vulnerability to infections.” read more Dr. Nemechek’s Note: The complications outlined in this article are increasingly common. The real underlying problem of heartburn is the brain’s inability to correctly empty the
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Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence, according to results presented at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held Dec. 6-10, 2011. Read more… From: American Association for Cancer Research. “Starch intake may influence risk for breast cancer recurrence, study suggests.” ScienceDaily, 8 Dec. 2011. Web.
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Too Much Advice I was asked recently about the repeated news from Harvard’s Public Health Department that eating red meat, especially processed red meat (i.e., sausages and salami) is bad for one’s health. The constant stream of conflicting headlines is causing confusion of the general public. First you have to understand the source. The Harvard
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Dr. Dwight Lundell Prevent Disease Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:58 CST We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience,
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We know a lot about the links between a pregnant mother’s health, behavior, and moods and her baby’s cognitive and psychological development once it is born. But how does pregnancy change a mother’s brain? “Pregnancy is a critical period for central nervous system development in mothers,” says psychologist Laura M. Glynn of Chapman University. “Yet
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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVEPB_l8FU&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] This guy was so ahead of his time.
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Bacteria and Our Intestinal Tract Our intestinal tract is home to billions of bacteria which are made up of 35,000-50,000 different strains. Each strains of bacteria has the potential of producing a unique chemical that may influence how our body functions. This mass of life is only beginning to be recognized as a potential factor
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Yes that’s correct; it’s not a typo! A recent study has demonstrated that a higher total cholesterol level is associated with a lower risk of death from cancer and non-cardiovascular (heart attacks and stroke) disease in older healthy adults (over 55 years of age). Researchers studied 5750 older people (age range, 55–99). At the beginning
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Poor Breast Milk Production May Be A Sign of Inadequate Calorie Intake A friend of mine was asking about the effects of a low carbohydrate diet on breast-feeding. She was told to increase her carbohydrate intake while breast-feeding in order to maximize breast milk production, and wondered if this is true or just some outdated advice. She’s
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Wow, what would we do without the U.S. Senate? Through all their brilliance, Congress just blocked rules proposed by the USDA (U.S. Dept of Agriculture) that was targeted to decrease the quantity of starchy foods as well as increase the amounts of vegetables in school meals. Chalk up another victory for ConAgra, Coca-Cola and Del Monte Foods in their
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There Doesn’t Really Seem to Be a Consensus About Salt The growing conflict surrounding health consequence of dietary salt (sodium; table salt) intake continues to get more interesting. It reminds me of the emotional/quasi-scientific rhetoric that still surrounds “low-fat” dietary recommendations. A recent medical review by the Cochrane Collaboration has determined that a reduction in dietary salt (sodium) may
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A modest reduction in consumption of carbohydrate foods may promote loss of deep belly fat, even with little or no change in weight, a new study finds…. Click here for more info. From: The Endocrine Society (2011, June 6). Cut down on ‘carbs’ to reduce body fat, study authors say. ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 9, 2011,
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A modest reduction in the amount of carbohydrates eaten, without calorie restriction and weight loss, appears to increase a sense of fullness, which may help people eat less, a preliminary study found. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C…. Click here to read more. From: The Endocrine Society.
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Put Diabetes In Remission – Introduction As we have all heard, more and more Americans are becoming obese which in turn is leading to increasing rates of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (high blood sugar). In response to this epidemic, patients are told by their doctors, the newspaper, radio and TV shows, and public health campaigns
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