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Prescriptions For Health Radio Show: May 20, 2011
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Prescriptions for Health Radio Show
May 20, 2011
Dr. Len and Nurse Vicki explore the following topics
Medical journal advertisements
Big Pharma pill pushing
How much is a billion?
Generic drugs
Vaccines for third world countries
Thimerosal
Whole or skim milk?
Is dairy healthy?
More on vitamin D
What is spiritual medicine?
Vicki's 20-20 Tips
Finally,...
Prescriptions for Health Radio Show: May 27, 2011
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Prescriptions for Health Radio Show
May 27, 2011
Dr. Len and Nurse Vicki explore the following topics
NSAISs increase the risk of heart attack in people with and without heart disease
Aspirin and fish oil
Brisk walking lowers the risk for prostate cancer spread
Tylenol and NSAIDs lower the risk for prostate cancer
More then 750 mg of calcium does not...
Preserving the Ecology of the World with Amazon John Easterling
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
The Amazon is being pillaged. Farming is the biggest reason for deforestation. There are 200,000 species of plants in the rainforest. Preservation of the Amazon is beginning to grow.
Preventable Deaths Due to Treatable Conditions in the US
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The US is ranked last among industrialized countries for preventable deaths because of lack of access to health care and complications caused by treatments. The practice of medicine is complicated and dangerous. Drugs cause about 400,000 deaths annually in the US.
Preventable Medical Mistakes
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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 and Treating Cancer
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Cancer is preventable and reversible. 100 years ago cancer was rare; today it is an epidemic. Modifying the metabolic terrain with diet, supplements, omega 3 fatty acids, and maintaining an alkaline pH are powerful treatments. There are switches that turn cancer on and off.
Preventing Bone Fractures with Leafy Greens
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The little understood protein, osteocalcin, plays a significant role in the strength of our bones. It is made by osteoblasts, the cells that lay down new bone. Osteocalcin cannot be absorbed into bone in the absence of adequate vitamin K, which comes from eating green leafy vegetables. This is a particular problem in people taking Coumadin for protection...
Preventing Cancer vs Early Detection
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Cancer is not just determined by our genes. Environmental exposures and lifestyle have a lot to do with getting cancer. We discuss some of these factors to help you prevent cancer.
Preventing Diabetes with Joe Prendergast, MD
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There is a lot you can do to prevent disease. L-arginine is an important factor that protects the lining of arteries. It actually reverses the early blockages that are such a prominent part of diabetes. Vascular stiffness is easy to measure and it accuately predicts the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Preventing Inflammation Through Diet
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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...
Preventing Strokes: Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin, Pradaxa, or What?
submitted by: admin on 02/18/2015
A large clinical trial testing the effects of aspirin and Plavix to prevent small strokes was stopped because there was no added benefit by combining these drugs and the risk of bleeding was too high. This information was presented at the 2012 American Stroke Association meeting in February of 2012. A second abstract presented at the same conference...
Preventive Benefits of Medicare
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 5 million Americans took advantage of one or more of the recommended preventive benefits available through the Affordable Care Act. Among the benefits is the new Annual Wellness Visit benefit. The idea is to either detect early or prevent chronic diseases with tests such as mammograms, bone...
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 11/26/2024
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 of Probiotics: Why They Are Important
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The definition, function, and importance of probiotics are reviewed. The ecosystem of the intestinal tract is composed of at least a thousand different species of microbes. It is easy to disturb this sensitive and complex balance that can lead to important effects on our digestion and absorption of nutrients, our immunity, and overall wellness.
Preview, Alzheimers Disease
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The symptoms and treatment from both mainstream and CAM are reviewed. New cutting edge nutritional approaches are offered as well as reviewing complications of adding certain anticholinergic drugs. Both prevention and treatment through mental and physical exercise are highlighted as is the importance of social activities.
Preview, Asthma
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Dr. Len defines what asthma is and how it affects us and provides an overview of the subject. Methods of treatment in both the mainstream and CAM are reviewed.
Preview, Back Pain
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Back pain is very common and can be challenging to treat. The importance of making a diagnosis is stressed because the treatment differs with different causes. Both mainstream and CAM treatments are reviewed so you'll have a good idea of what might be possible for your particular situation. In particular, the possible role of infrared light therapy in treating...
Preview, DCIS
submitted by: admin on 11/26/2024
Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, makes up 25% of breast cancers and is lethal in only 1-2%. Failure to differentiate leads to massive over treatment, significant emotional and physical disability, and unnecessary treatment and costs. There is a desperate need for better screening tests. Many of these cancers spontaneously disappear.
Preview, Death and Dying, How to Deal With It
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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...
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