This special issue may be too technical for some; but, if you have been reading this newsletter on a regular basis you will do fine. It covers a most stunning issue of the Journal Science, a publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This journal is widely
A recent study showed that osteoarthritis may boost the risk of heart disease.[1] Interestingly, other recent articles, seemingly unrelated and likely ignored, provide a clue: Colchicine, not allopurinol, cuts the risk of heart attacks in half,[2] and Ayurdevic treatment of gut proble
Recently, the FDA placed 16 pharmaceutical drugs on a “watch list” because of troubling side effects, which are better documented after drugs have been on the market much longer than the limited trials prior to their approval. This may serve as a reminder that one ofIntegr
Because of my work in Integrative Medicine I often cross paths with “mind-body” professionals who correctly emphasize the fact that our body is greatly influenced by what we believe in , what we think, and how resilient we are. If we could apply this concept to our Health
Last month we highlighted food allergies and how they are driven by the microbiota or microbes in the intestines. “Bacteria in intestinal tract are not regulating allergic immune response as effectively as they did in the past, so children are reacting to more potential allergen
The battle rages on about soy. Is it going to kill you? Are you going to get breast cancer? Does it mess with your hormones- especially thyroid and sex hormones? You may be just as tired as I am of discussing soy; but, since new research continues to vindicate this natural legume (oth
A recent Twitter study reviewed the content of postings over a fixed period of time. It revealed that people are less happy than in years past. This is not surprising, but I choose to look at the doughnut, not the hole. There is much to be unhappy about these days of economic turmoil;
The pharmaceutical revolution of the 50’s and 60’s has most certainly helped a lot of people. Prescription drugs will always be a significant tool in doctors’ bags. But, ignoring the inherent problems and limitations this symptomatic approach has is not a good idea.
