| 06/29/2007 - Ethics—with a side of scruples, please |
| Normally, if your doctor gives you medicine, you probably trust that his recommendation is based on what he feels is best for you. |
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| 06/29/2007 - Just when you thought you were eating well… |
| I cringe when I talk to folks who are so proud of how healthily they’ve been eating. They begin to expound on what they feel are wholesome choices, and it’s all I can do to keep my jaw from dropping. |
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| 06/28/2007 - Another surgery that should never be an option |
| If you or someone you know is considering gastric bypass surgery, do them a favor and send them this letter. It’s a barbaric procedure that is being glamorized by mainstream media. |
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| 06/28/2007 - Good science trumps superstition |
| Incredibly, there are many oncologists out there who advise their patients to not take antioxidants while going through chemotherapy out of fear that the chemo can be compromised. |
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| 06/26/2007 - Aging accelerator |
| Toss the soft drinks if you want to preserve your liver and the power centers of your cells. |
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| 06/22/2007 - China: Forging new paths—as well as one that leads to a dead end |
| The head of the Food and Drug Administration was sentenced to death after pleading guilty to corruption. He’d accepted money to look the other way as substandard medicines went on the market, which resulted in some people’s deaths. |
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| 06/21/2007 - A blistering backlash |
| When I sit down to write you, the last thing I want to get into is politics. But when politics touches on matters concerning your good health, I’m going to weigh in on it. |
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| 06/21/2007 - The truth really does come out eventually |
| Hot on the heels of the House Call I wrote the other day about an apparent link between the diabetes drug Avandia and an increased risk of heart disease, some new drug trials have shed light on another fact about Avandia and related drugs. |
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| 06/16/2007 - Quit hiding the truth, Big Pharma |
| The recent news that Avandia, a popular drug used to treat diabetes, is linked to an increased risk of heart problems leads to a very important question. |
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| 06/16/2007 - This berry scores another point in wellness promotion Blueberry muffins, fresh blueberry syrup on whole-grain pancakes, a blueberry fruit smoothie that’s the perfect shade of purplish-blue… |
| Blueberry muffins, fresh blueberry syrup on whole-grain pancakes, a blueberry fruit smoothie that’s the perfect shade of purplish-blue… |
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| 06/15/2007 - What’s your AGE? |
| Who doesn’t like a meal of burgers and vegetables fresh off the grill, as well as an occasional fried treat? |
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| 06/15/2007 - A natural cure for joint pain (and more!) |
| A few weeks ago in a House Call, I talked about tai chi chih—an ancient Chinese mind-body practice that can boost your immune system. |
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| 06/14/2007 - Modern research works to improve the results of remedies used for millennia |
| As researchers race to find the next “greatest cure,” some are looking into the past to learn why a known remedy works. |
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| 06/14/2007 - Modern research works to improve the results of remedies used for millennia |
| As researchers race to find the next “greatest cure,” some are looking into the past to learn why a known remedy works. |
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| 06/12/2007 - The link among dentists, cell phones, and remote controls |
| Coming to a dentist near you: a drug-dispensing tooth. Before you think I’ve been reading a little too much science fiction, let me explain. |
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| 06/12/2007 - Ancient Asian remedy treats infection |
| Alleviate allergies, lose fat, and treat your bladder infection all at one time? |
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| 06/08/2007 - A prescription for shrimp-shell cocktails |
| Millions of people peel shrimp and toss the shells. They could be throwing out a gold mine of health-promoting chemicals. |
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| 06/08/2007 - Wait and see with a PSA |
| You might think the PSA test is the be-all-and-end-all in the world of mainstream medicine. |
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| 06/07/2007 - When snacking makes sense |
| You’ve probably been told for years to be careful with snacking, as it will usually put the pounds on you. And you can probably still hear the voice of your mother saying, “No snacking between meals!” |
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| 06/05/2007 - The pox on double vaccination! |
| Ben Franklin coined the definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. |
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| 06/05/2007 - A healthy breakfast is always a good idea |
| But here’s more good news: A bowl of bran flakes with strawberries on top for breakfast can lower your risk of heart disease. |
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| 06/01/2007 - Vitamins and supplements: The new street drugs? |
| Yesterday, I told you about the first leg of the renewal of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act that was voted on and passed in the Senate, and now on it’s way to the House of Representatives. |
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