There’s no evidence that your health will suffer by not gulping lots of water each day, according to a new article in the British Medical Journal, whose authors investigated six other medical myths. Studies show that people get adequate fluid intake by consuming fluids other than water, such as juice, milk and other drinks. In …
Controversy is brewing over bio-identical hormones as a result of restriction the FDA wants to make. Bioidentical refers to hormones in specially compounded preparations. Most people understand this term to mean that the hormones are the same as the ones produced by the body estradiol, estrone, estriol, progesterone, and testosterone. The FDA, on the other …
Death is something that we all think off. It seems the older I get the more it enters my thoughts. For some who have suffered greatly during this life they look at death as a release. Others have great anxiety about death not knowing what lies beyond. Our spiritual beliefs can provide some sense of …
Rabbi Mosche Ben Maimon (1135-1204 A.D.) the most respected physician and philosopher of his age was truly ahead of his time when he made this prophetic declaration. If a person cares for himself the way he cares for his horse there would be no serious illnesses. You do not find anyone who gives his horse …
Over the years there has been mounting opposition to the fluoridation of public drinking water. The New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation states, Fluoride can harm bones, teeth, kidneys, the brain and more. Now the National Research Council (NRC) has published a report in which they state, many Americans are exposed to fluoride in …
Other studies on the benefits of exercise have shown: Increased health span: A study following Harvard grads for 30 years showed those moderately active were at substantially decreased risk of death. Decreased Health risks: Strengthens the heart muscle for good circulation, decreases blood pressure and reduces stroke risk. Reduced stress: With a moderate intensity workout …
Ever since I have been practicing medicine over 22 years- the physician best know for treating environmental illness has been William Rea, MD of Dallas Texas. I recently read a letter he wrote in which he claims his medical license is at stake. Specifically, he says, Since October of 2005, the Texas Medical Board ahs …
Recently Oprah featured neti pots or nose bidets for sinus problems. I have numerous chronic sinus and allergy patients that have seen the benefits from irrigating the sinuses using this technique. The neti pots have been around for centuries. They look like a small teapot or genie lamp. They’re filled with saline solution and used …
Blood pressure is really best checked at home as many patient’s blood pressure can shot up 20-30 points just by walking in a doctors office. The problem is many patients measure their blood pressure wrong. The proper technique involves supporting the arm at heart level. Diastolic pressure increases by up to 10% when the arm …
This medical term refers to a possible deadly condition where a clot forms in the deep veins of the thighs or calves. If these clots are released and travel to the heart and lungs they can cause death. Jack who is in his 50’s works as a manager in the beverage department of one of …