Became aware of this very recent study listening to Science Friday. It features two issues, well even three that I’m deeply interested in. 1. Sleep. I’ve done a number of blog posts and newsletters on the importance of sleep and
I went to a talk a few weeks ago now by one of the principals at Rio Grande Neuroscience. They’re doing promising work using “peripheral electro magnetic field” (PEMF) therapy. From their site–> ” (Rio Grande) is pioneering the investigation
Besides anxiety and allergies, hypertension is one of the more common ailments I treat. Fascinating that it might, also, have an immune component. Immunity. 2014 Nov 20;41(5):673-4. Hypertension: an immune disorder? Tracey KJ1. Abstract T cell depletion can prevent hypertension
In study after study, no benefit has been found from fish oil. Save your money and spend it on (good) food!
If you scroll to the very bottom you see the “money quote.” I know that sentence doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it actually is. For them to not only include it in their guidelines, but even the abstract,
As we’ve seen repeatedly in recent years, often less is more when it comes to routine screening. Now cardiac testing has not passed the risk/benefit standard. “A guideline from the American College of Physicians published Monday in The Annals
Since Acupuncture has longevity as part of its purview, it is not surprising that we’re starting to see more evidence for it’s positive effects on aging. I am not an expert in fMRI, but it has become a “go
Here is a link to the final publication in December. Alternative and Complementary Therapies’ column entitled: “Clinical Roundup: Selected Treatment Options for Sleep Disorders,” Volume 20, Number 6, December 2014.SPARROW-CR-A
From NPR, it appears “New guidelines from the Academy of Otolaryngology should make it easier for people and their doctors to choose the treatments that will help the most, from over-the-counter remedies like antihistamines to more serious interventions like
I get asked about this from time to time and quite a few family members have had great results with AA. But for less hard core drinkers, I thought this post was a very good one. “Affirmations are prepared
