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Placebo is as effective as drugs to prevent migranes in kids
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
According to an article published in the January issue of the journal, Pediatrics, placebo is as effective as drugs in preventing migraine headaches in children. Only two drugs, Topamax and trazadone, worked better than placebo, and the very minimal benefits were not worth the risks from side effects.
The benefit of placebo was a reduction...
Plastic Water Bottles, Are they Safe?
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Bisphenol A is found in plastic bottles and is carcinogenic. It is now ubiquitous. One of the problems in assessing the safety of chemicals is that we don't look at the cumulative effect of thousands of environmental toxins. Commonsense is needed in the US to stop approving chemicals that are not proven to be safe. Money trumps service.
PMS
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Premenstrual tension is defined and discussed. It is characterized by a constellation of signs and symptoms that can be managed with lifestyle, nutritional supplements and drugs.
Policosanol
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
This interesting derivative from cane sugar has the ability to lower total cholesterol, LDL, and raise HDL. Studies documenting its effects are reviewed and information on its use revealed.
Pollution: 17 New Carcinogens Identified
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Planet earth is already massively polluted. "The Body Burden Study" is discussed. There are now 246 identified carcinogens identified by the government in our environment. Cumulative effects are very scary.
Positive Energy with Judith Orloff, MD
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Dr. Orloff gives us 10 tips on fatigue, stress and fear into strength and love. Differentiating negative and positive energy by using your intuition and choosing the right solution for you. Energy vampires are described.
Potatoes are the Richest Veggie Source of Potassium
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
The potato has gotten a bad rap! It is good for lowering blood pressure and it is the richest and most economical veggie source of potassium. It has many other vitamins, minerals, and nutrients such as vitamin C and catalase. The cost of potassium rich white potatoes was half that of most other veggies. It is what we put on the potato that can get us into trouble....
Pradaxa: a New Breakthrough in Anticoagulation?
submitted by: admin on 02/19/2015
Pradaxa is currently the only FDA approved drug that inhibits factor Xa and seems to have significant advantages over Coumadin. Early studies have shown a 21% less likely risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation, a 31% lower risk of bleeding, and an 11% lower mortality rate. Two drugs under study by the FDA now include Xarelto, and Eliquis.
If...
Pregnancy and Flu Shots
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
When doctors recommend the flu shot patients are 50 times more likely to take it. We need studies to prove that the flu shot is safer than not taking it...they don't exist. The rate of spontaneous abortions is an issue that is not worked out. Mercury is concentrated 15 times in the baby's blood stream over that which is in the mother; this...
Prenatal Smoking Linked to Teenage Obesity
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
An article published in the August issue of the 2012 Archives of General Psychiatry showed a link between prenatal smoking and an increased risk for teen obesity. As little as one cigarette a day during the second trimester led to this finding. Previous studies have shown that prenatal smoking is linked to low birth weight, miscarriage, increased fetal...
Prescriptions for Health Radio Show: February 25, 2011
submitted by: admin on 11/23/2024
1st Hour: Talked about www.doctorsaputo.com and the benefits, etc. Number of medical deaths - 400,000/yr. Medication side effects are often missed in the E.R. Hot flashes and night sweats from menopause are found to decrease heart attacks and strokes and death rates. Environmental pollution is causing deformed and intersex frogs. What is it doing to us? Vaccine...
PRESS RELEASE: THE INFECTION DECEPTION-Leading Bay Area Physician Questions Government’s Swine Flu Campaign
submitted by: admin on 11/23/2024
Copyleft Artwork by Brazilian Cartoonist Latuff"A Return to Healing" Blog: Fri, 11/20/2009 - 13:24 — BBelitsos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Eileen Duhne415.459.2573 EDuhne@comcast.net
THE INFECTION DECEPTIONLeading Bay Area PhysicianQuestions Government’s Swine Flu Campaign[Lengthy research essay supports charge of fraud: see AReturnToHealing.com/blog]
(November...
Preventable Medical Mistakes
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
The Institute of Medicine calculates that there are 50-100,000 unnecessary deaths in the US every year. This number is likely much higher because of under-reporting. Personalized health care and working with causes rather than suppressing symptoms. We also need to work together...integratively.
Preventing Inflammation Through Diet
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Medical science has documented that the precursor for the epidemic of chronic diseases we are now facing is manifested by inflammation in our bodies. We also know that living a healthy lifestyle is the treatment of choice for inflammation. Incorporating most healthy lifestyle factors into our daily routine is not mysterious—we know what to do. We realize...
Preventive Medicine Saves Money but Early Detection May Not
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Seventy five percent of health care spending is for preventable chronic diseases. If you can prevent these diseases from occurring, it stands to reason that it will cost far less to deal with them. However, there is massive confusion about what preventive medicine is. What it is not is early detection.
Preventive medicine requires living a healthy...
Preview Alzheimer's Disease
submitted by: admin on 11/23/2024
Alzheimer's disease is defined, its many memory loss and mood related symptoms described, and treatment reviewed. The role of drugs, nutrition, exercise, mental activity for Alzheimer sufferers, and challenges are revealed. The biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology are explained in simple language in this audio-only recording on many aspects of...
Preview, Coronary Artery Stents, Do You Need One?
submitted by: admin on 11/23/2024
The logic of identifying blockages in the coronary arteries and opening them with either a stent or surgical bypass makes a lot of sense. However, logic does not always turn out to provide the correct answer. We do nearly 1 million stent procedures to open blocked arteries every year in the US but unless we do them in the acute setting of a heart attack they...
Preview, Diabetes Intro
submitted by: admin on 11/23/2024
Diabetes is a disease where there is defective energy production because of insulin resistance. The physiology of the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and the role
of insulin and sugar levels are discussed. Risk factors and
complications are reviewed. Treatment options are presented.
Preview, Managing Cancer with Lifestyle
submitted by: admin on 11/23/2024
Lifestyle is our most potent treatment by far. Yet we tend to think of chemo, surgery, and radiation as what is most beneficial. Examples are discussed.
Preview, Strokes
submitted by: admin on 11/23/2024
This is an extensive overview of stroke. The cause of most strokes is the result of interrupted blood flow to the brain from plaque, clots, and bleeding. Transient ischemic attacks are often the warning of an impending stroke and it is a medical emergency. Guidelines for recognizing and managing stroke are reviewed. The importance of a healthy lifestyle is highlighted.
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