More controversy over statins. This time for seniors over 70 with no heart risk. There is evidence of harm linked to statin use in seniors, he added, including muscle aches, liver toxicity and gastrointestinal distress; growing evidence of impaired
This was one of my favorite talks by Jacqueling Filshie an Anesthesiologist in charge of the Pain Clinic at The Royal Marsden Hospital in the UK. Abstract here.Jacqueline Filshie. Power Point presentation here. Jacqueline Filshie_ppt Hot flashes is a huge
I repeat myself a bit on sleep issues, but repetition is good when it comes to a popular topic. Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system and most of my patients report better sleep with acupuncture, at least the day of
Traveling ( in Stockholm for the ISAMS conference) so won’t discuss this at length. But noteworthy is how nuanced any advantages of hormone therapy are. Go natural, take herbs and get acupuncture. First, Do No Harm. October 1, 2013
Study, from Dean Ornish, that healthy living, (plant based diet, stress reduction and moderate exercise) lengthens telomeres, a marker of longevity. Telomeres have been a topic here and here among other posts.
I thought I would copy this message from Health Concerns in its entirety. As many of my patients know, I’m a huge fan of Astra Essence and have been taking it for years. It not only helps to stave off
Click here for this informative video about simple nutrition and lifestyle advice for better living and longer life. The presenter makes the scary point that Medical Care is one of the largest contributors to premature death in the country!! (hat
In working on the poster and exploring alternative models for acupuncture effectiveness for the “Discussion” section, I came across this article as cited in “Getting Stronger,” a blog devoted to hormesis. Interesting stuff. “External stressor-induced initial changes in the
She calls for “immersion.” Couldn’t agree more, though easier to do in post graduate education, obviously.
This article discusses options to optimize bone health in later years. Weight bearing exercise is the ticket, but specific recommendations for squats (work up to 2 sets of 10) are outlined in the article. Also advised are walking
