Category Archives: Scientific Studies

My Body is the Result of My Habits

We live in a country and society with  more Allopathic (Medical Doctors), physicians, pharmaceutical companies, prescription drugs, OTC drugs and hospitals, yet it seems we are no better overall as a nation than we were 10-15-20 years ago. Does throwing … Continue reading

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Does Acetaminophen Have A Component To Developing/Aggravating Asthma, Eczema, and Rhinoconjunctivitis?

The FDA has approved Acetaminophen as safe for over the counter use and is the most commonly used pain & fever reducer in the USA (Stone, JAMA 2002).  29 billion units per year to 23% of the adult population, half … Continue reading

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5 Steps To A Healthier And Happier You

1.  Take Charge Of Your Diet: The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease.  A whopping 26% of all deaths.  The next is cancer.  Scientific studies tell us that to increase all forms of vegetables and … Continue reading

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Go Fish!

We’re all familiar with multiple studies that demonstrate how fish or fish oil, as a regular part of our diet, can reduce the chance of dying from heart disease by one third.  Other research studies have linked fish consumption to … Continue reading

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Some Common Drugs and the Nutrients They Deplete From the Body

1.  Asprin, Aluminum based antacids – folate, thiamin, magnesium, phosphates, potassium 2.  Glucocorticoids: Dexamethasone, Prednisone, Indomethacin, Methotrexiate – amino acids, asorbic acid, magensium, potassium, zinc, folate 3.  Anticonvulsants, phenobarbitol, phenytoin, primidone – vitamin D , vitamin K 4.  Bile Acid … Continue reading

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Sagging Libido? Maybe It’s Time To Change

It is estimated that men loose up to 2 % of their testosterone, the libido producing hormone, every year past 40 and women also experience changes in estrogen and testosterone as they approach menopause.  So what’s the answer?  Who wants … Continue reading

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What You Need To Know About Food Allergies

1.  Between 1997-2002 there was a doubling of peanut allergies among children. 2.  One out of seventeen children under 3 yrs old had a food allergy. 3.  According to the CDC there was a 265% increase in hospitalization related to … Continue reading

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Some Quick Facts and Studies on the Benefits of Exercise

Millani & Colleagues from Ochsner Clinic followed 522 cardiac patients who exercised for 12 weeks of aerobic cardiovascular exercise for 50 minutes 3 times a week.  The results are as follows: -Physically fitter (cardiovascular fitness) -60% less likely to die … Continue reading

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Do My Feelings Really Matter?

One of the greatest determinants of health or disease in a person is their attitude about themselves, others and life.  When I say attitude I mean their subconscious beliefs.  These are programmed between 0-7 yrs of age and may not … Continue reading

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Calcium Mal-Absorption As A Side Effect Of Acid Suppressants

A person may have a history of indigestion, acid reflux or ulcers and then is given a proton pump inhibitor (Prilosec, Protonix & Prevacid).  In May, the FDA after reviewing studies of PPI’s, issued a warning of the significant side … Continue reading

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