Integrative Pediatrics: three basic points on brain development

Parents understandably worry about their children’s brain development. They will do anything to maximize their child’s IQ for many reasons. Stimulating software, music, expensive schools, tutors, and many other expensive modalities are tried. Soon, gene manipulation will be available,
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10 Integrative Points About Mental Illness

Pharmaceuticals help about 45% of the time. They often have side effects. They do not address the root of the problem. Counseling and exercise are as effective as prescription drugs Ambient pollution contributes to depression A wholesome diet and optimizing the Brain-Gut connection ar
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10 Integrative Points on Fatigue

Beware of quick fixes, especially hormones. Too many doctors will use questionable tests to justify their prescribing. You will get a bit of energy AT FIRST. Of course, thyroid and testosterone are stimulant-like hormones, much like Speed. Don’t risk your future health. Hormonal treat
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10 Pros and Cons on vaccines

An Integrative Health Opinion PROS Without them numerous plagues would haunt us again Most recipients have no problems Most Medical Doctors recommend them Most of them are fairly priced and easily administered Pharmaceutical companies have done studies documenting their efficacy  
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Integrative view of clotting: two big points often missed

Many of you may end up on blood thinners that can create a lot of problems. Their side effects may at times be fatal. A careful study of your clotting parameters in the liver and bone marrow are often part of the thorough evaluation needed before starting those drugs. This is all well
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Integrative Health and Juices

“Effects of Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus Cerasus L.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension,” Am J Clin Nutr 2016 103: 1531 Now, hold on! Cherry juice has been documented to help with arthritis, alright. What is it doing helping with arterial issues like hy
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Integrative Approach to Cancer

Much has been written about how we address cancer. While an aggressive approach as recommended by Oncologists should always be part of the discussion, other ways to handle cancer do not get much publicity, especially its provenance and prevention. A landmark article “Apoptosis by diet
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Heartburn: It’s not the acid!

Integrative Medicine Approach Validated Say you are cutting a bunch of lemons. Juice is all over your hands. Does it hurt? No, unless you have a small cut, or some other skin break. Do you get the analogy? Heartburn is not due to excessive acid in the vast majority of people. It does
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