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A Few Words about Statins
Statins ultimately prevent the production of coenzyme Q 10. Statins work by inhibiting the enzyme methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. … Full Article
Insulin Insensitivity
Insulin insensitivity is a great starting point for the practitioner who does not already use nutrition in the office. Many of your patients health problems are due to excess insulin and to insulin insensitivity. Insulin insensitivity is responsible for obesity—and all of its associated health problems. … Full Article
Is it Alzheimer’s or is it CRS?
CRS is, of course, an acronym for cant remember stuff. Memory is the second thing to go when we age; I used to know what the first one was, but I cant think of it right now. As a practitioner you have no doubt run across older patients who have problems with memory and concentration; and some who have actual dementia.
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Medication vs. Natural Health Care for Pain
Here is some of the research about pain and the use of natural health care. A common misconception that many patients have about treating pain is that the drugs they are taking are actually doing some good. Pain medication does not heal or repair a problem—it only offers temporary relief. That relief comes at a price. Pain medication causes problems.
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Freedom from Pain
Patients who use traditional medicine are often given drugs, but no answers. Its like the story about the old man who went to the doctor complaining of pain in his right knee. The doctor prescribed pain medication, but the old man wanted to know why his knee hurt. The doctor said, “Well Mr. Smith, you are 78 years old—you have to expect some aches and pains.” The old man replied, “But the other knee is also 78 years old, and it doesnt hurt.” He wanted to know the cause and to have the cause treated and not merely mask his symptoms with drugs. As a chiropractor, you know there are many safe, effective and natural ways to relieve pain. When you treat pain naturally, there are no side effects and you address the problem at its source.
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Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder causing restlessness and the urge to move the legs. A recent study, published in the January 1, 2008 issue of Neurology suggests that people with RLS have an increased risk for stroke or heart disease.
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Science, Allergies and Natural Health
It is a good idea to reconcile scientific research with natural health approaches. It is sometimes a difficult task. All of the medical journals sell ads to drug companies and it should be obvious that economics help to determine what appears in the journals. But occasional natural health gems appear; they are usually small studies that can still be branded as “inconclusive”. … Full Article
Liquid vitamins vs. Chewable vitamins
A comparison of liquid and chewable vitamins. … Full Article
Nitric Oxide
Nitric oxide, not to be confused with laughing gas (which is nitrous oxide), is important for the health of the cardiovascular system, the joints, the lung, the nervous system, the immune system and may even be useful in preventing erectile dysfunction. It is synthesized from L-arginine.
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Autism: There are Some Things That Can be Done
The Autism Research Institute sponsors Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Conferences. Physicians and researchers who are doing progressive work with nutrition and other alternative modalities, gather at these conferences. The FDA has taken the position that there is no effective treatment for autism. DAN! medical professionals and researchers disagree. One small example is the use of vitamin B6 and magnesium. There are 22 published studies (11 of them were double-blind, placebo-controlled studies) by scientists in 6 countries showing that vitamin B6, used in conjunction with magnesium, is highly beneficial in the treatment of autistic children and adults.
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Consumer not ready for tailor-made nutrition
New study reports consumers are not ready to apapt their nutrition intake based on nutrigenomics. … Full Article
Fish oil and fitness
New studies on the efficacy of fish oil and Omega-3 essential fatty acids. … Full Article
New book: Nutritional supplements in the U.S., third edition
New book released: Nutritional Supplements in US, Third Edition … Full Article
Beef Extract - The world's best anti-inflammatory?
Beef extract has proven suprisingly effective in treating inflamation of the knee. … Full Article
Health and Natural Foods
Proper food and nutrtion supplements are vital to maintaining your health … Full Article
Osteoporosis and Vitamin K
A review of published studies, appearing in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (2005; 62(15): 1574-81) states that vitamin K may help prevent osteoporosis as well as arterial calcification. Vitamin K is important to proteins that are found in bone. A commercially prepared form of vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 may be useful for preventing and treating osteoporosis. The article points out that several studies, both animal and human, have shown that vitamin K can help to increase bone mass and reduce bone loss. Studies show that the combination of vitamin K and vitamin D can significantly reduce bone loss. … Full Article
Resveratrol – The Basics
Resveratrol, benefits and background … Full Article
Autism and Mercury
Dr. Andrew Wakefield published a study that suggested the cause of the increase in autism cases might be linked to vaccines containing mercury a few years ago. He was forced out of his position at the Royal Free Hospital in London. There have been editorials in medical journals and even TV shows loudly denouncing him as a quack. There have been a number of subsequent studies “proving” that there is no connection between the mercury in the vaccines and autism. … Full Article
A Few Words about Sinuses
About 34 million Americans suffer with sinus problems. Often a cold will plug up the ostea, preventing the sinuses from draining properly. The moist, warm, mucus-packed sinus becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. … Full Article
Strategies for Fibromyalgia
Research has shown a link between magnesium deficiency and fibromyalgia. … Full Article
A Message to Straight Chiropractors
Many chiropractors are intimidated by the idea of using nutrition in their practices, claiming that they are too busy. Some are “straight” chiropractors (this does not imply that the others are either gay or crooked). “Straights” generally do not see nutrition as part of a treatment regimen because it “isnt chiropractic”. … Full Article
A Few Words about Magnesium
Magnesium can help with depression, bone strength, cardiovascular health, insulin and blood sugar control, and it is natures muscle relaxer. … Full Article
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Insomnia—A Simple, Natural Remedy is Likely to Outperform Drugs
With the investigation into the death of Heath Ledger, talking about insomnia seems timely. If you recall, Heath Ledger had a great deal of difficulty sleeping. It was part of the reason that he took so many prescription medications. At the time of his death, he also had an upper respiratory infection.
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A Must Read That Will Keep You Alive
What Im about to share with you may just save your life. … Full Article
A Few Words about Heart Failure
An article appearing in The Lancet (1998;352(Suppl. 1):39-41) notes that the incidence of heart failure has dramatically increased in the last three to four decades. The prevalence of heart failure has increased by 70% between 1990 and 2000. … Full Article
You Need to Adapt to the Changes in Health Care
Have you noticed that there has been a revolution in natural health care that, for the most part, has bypassed chiropractic? … Full Article
Money is not a Four-Letter Word
Some practitioners dont utilize nutrition in their offices because it is not covered by insurance. This is exactly the wrong idea. … Full Article
A History is for More than Gathering Information
A consultation is, of course, designed to help patients with their health problems. But there are other things going on as well. … Full Article
Scientific Phytonutrition for Life-Long Wellness
By now most of us have heard that diets high in fruits and vegetables can help us lose weight, reduce our risk
of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, cataracts, macular degeneration, osteoporosis, arthritisand even wrinkles.... … Full Article
Liquids vs. Pills
When it comes to your health though, its vital to research the differences among the supplements you are considering in order to make a wise, informed decision … Full Article
5 guidelines help your patients eat right
Studies show the more confused people are about what they should eat, the less likely they are to make healthy food choices. … Full Article
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES Critical factors in cellular nutrition
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES Critical factors in cellular nutrition
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Weight Management Experts Tell How
Weight Management Experts Tell How … Full Article
The science of vitamin E
Mention vitamin E and most people think alpha-tocopherol. Even many scientists make the same connection. It is only recently that scientists, and now consumers, have been reminded that vitamin E is more than alpha-tocophe … Full Article
Fighting chronic consumer health Problems
Chiropractic is in the midst of an opportunity that will inevitably influence the profession like no other and change the way people view healthcare.
The opportunity: Stop the current disease epidemic ravaging America today, and restore optimal health that lasts a lifetime.
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Use patient psychology to launch your nutrition business
Like chiropractic, supplementation does not always garner all of the accolades it is due. Savvy practitioners, however, have long understood the efficacy that can result from complementing their practices with nutrition.
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How to utilize nutritional research in your clinical practice
What is the best way to determine the nutritional supplementation products that will benefit your patients? … Full Article
Nutritional supplements: Physician Grade vs. OTC: Why your recommendations make the grade
Are physician-grade supplements better? Chiropractic Economics spoke with several other manufacturers of physician-grade to find out. … Full Article
Nutrition Roundup: New or improved supplements benefit your patients
Which nutritional products do your patients need? … Full Article
Why physician-grade supplements make the grade
Why physician-grade supplements make the grade … Full Article
How to do 'nutrition' right
How to do 'nutrition' right … Full Article
A roundup of new or improved nutritional products for your patients
A roundup of new or improved nutritional products for your patients … Full Article
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