Chiropractic, Alternative Healthcare & Nutrition News:
- FDA has new website on drug safety: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drugSafety.htm.
- Vitamin D may perform a protective role against multiple sclerosis (MS). Deficiency raise hip fracture risk.
- Boswellia (5-Loxin) significantly decreases pain and improves arthritis of the knee. Osteo-Biflex, and a preparation from the Life Extension foundation provide glucosamine sulfate (cartilage protective) and 5-Loxin (anti-inflammatory properties as well).
- Curcumin (tumeric spice) shows promise against cold sore virus.
- INDIGO OINTMENT (Indigo naturalis)- was shown to dramatically improve the lesions from psoriasis in a study report in the Archives of Dermatology.
- Loss of sleep may increase the risk of inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
- Green tea extract improves blood glucose control reducing hemoglobin A1c.
- Black raspberries appear to protect against cancer risk.
- Goji berry juice helps improve well-being, mental performance, calmness and gastrointestinal performance and lower fatigue and stress.
- Broccoli may help reverse damage done to blood vessels by diabetes.
- Flaxseed oil was shown in a recent study to improve urinary symptoms in men with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
- Journal of Neurology reports an association between vitamin B12 deficiency and brain shrinkage (atrophy-which has been linked to Alzheimer’s).
- Macular degeneration (MD)-plant caroteinoids such as lutein and zeaxthin have been shown to help prevent MD. One researcher suggests a hormonal component.
- Excessive intake of high fructose corn syrup appears to correlate with increased obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Medical News:
- Liraglutide, a new drug in the same class as Byetta, cuts blood sugar and lowers weight in a yearlong study of people with early type 2 diabetes.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced approval of
- Tapentadol hydrochloride (Johnson & Johnson), an immediate-release oral tablet for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain.
- Focalin for ADHD
Transient Ischemic Attacks:
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) are the harbinger of strokes and need to be identified and treated. Neurologist recently identified 3 clinical characteristics:
1. Gradual symptom onset. Neurological mimickers generally take longer. TIAs come on like lightening. Migraines or seizures take longer.
2. History of unexplained transient neurologic attacks.
3. Presence of nonspecific symptoms.
Cost Containment: With the current weakening economy and health insurance issues, it is important for patients to know that I am committed to getting them well as fast as possible and at a reasonable cost. I have not raised my charges on any services since 1995 and am using the charge sheet developed at that time. To be able to do so, however, I cannot give many free services and have to charge for the procedures I do perform.
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