Breast Cancer Month (guys, read this, too.)

Let’s get the guys out of the way first: It does happen to guys, too; and it is more likely to be fatal in men. The same factors behind breast cancer affect men’s prostates. If it happens to a woman close to you, it happens to you, too. The following points are generally missed when d
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Regret Over Treatment of Prostate Cancer: A Patient’s Story

Medscape, Megan Brooks; September 23, 2019 This report speaks for itself. “For Mr B, a 66-year-old man who in 2006 faced early prostate cancer that was detected on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, radical prostatectomy seemed like the right choice. It was a decision he would c
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Stem Sells

We often hear about miraculous cures from Stem Cells. I am sure some of them are true. After all, the theory behind them is sound. The good results that could stem from using them are tantalizing. So are the financial rewards for their purveyors. I hope Stem Cell therapy progresses to
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Popping Your Bubble

A while back, an honest dentist published an article about soda pop corroding teeth enamel which led to cavities along with refined sugars. To counteract the problem, he advised patients to drink soda pop with a straw. I guess he did not see a problem in softer tissues down the gullet
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Depressing News About Antidepressants

Behavioral therapy, counselling, biofeedback, meditation, Tai Chi, Yoga, good diets, supplements, exercise and a lot of forgiveness help most people overcome depression. Pharmaceuticals only treat the symptoms of underlying problems. Americas lead the world in prescription for antidep
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Are You Fatigued II

2.5 million people are said to suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the USA. About $24 Billion are spent each year seeking relief. Most patients are ridiculed and mollified with a quick prescription for an anti-depressant. Fancy, ridiculous names are pinned on the problem (Systemic
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Filling Fun Food

Four servings of whole fruits. Four servings of whole vegetables. Five servings of high-fiber whole grains. Lean protein (4 ounces of fish, meat, or poultry, for example) per meal. The satisfaction diet is close to the plant-based, no refined foods diet I recommend. Both are simple, d
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Hello, Doc. I Can’t Seem to Lose Weight

After posing the question, the caller suddenly asked me to wait so he could answer his other phone while driving. I could hear him manically talking about stress at work. Nutrition and exercise are the low hanging fruits on maintaining an ideal weight. If we can honestly say those box
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