| 10/30/2008 - Stanford University joins several other medical schools in moving away from biased educational funding from Big Pharma. |
| It's no wonder that doctors are so quick to fork over prescriptions for every little hangnail: The drug industry hasn't just infiltrated hospitals and clinics -- it has taken over the medical education process too. |
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| 10/30/2008 - Put out the flames fueling CRP |
| Q: At my last physical, I was told I had an elevated CRP level. What exactly is CRP, and can I lower it naturally? |
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| 10/29/2008 - Study claims that supplement use may be "dangerous" for cancer survivors |
| According to researchers from Duke University, "it's unclear whether supplements really help keep cancer survivors healthier or put them at further risk." |
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| 10/29/2008 - Spotting the signs |
| Q: A few months ago, I noted a few red spots on my shins. Still, they have to be caused by something, and I was wondering if you'd ever seen anything along these lines in your practice? |
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| 10/27/2008 - Taking the stairs decreases risk of premature death by 15 percent |
| According to a new study, just foregoing the escalator and elevator and opting for the stairs instead may actually cut your risk of premature death by as much as 15 percent. |
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| 10/27/2008 - The blood sugar balancing act |
| Q: I've been hearing a lot about the glycemic index lately. Can you tell me exactly what it is? |
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| 10/23/2008 - Sometimes, being "difficult" is the only way to get the care that you need. |
| It's a shame that our medical system operates in such a way that, more often than not, you've got to become "difficult" in order to have your needs met. |
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| 10/23/2008 - About face |
| Q: Can you give us any suggestions for minimizing the effects of Bell's palsy? |
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| 10/22/2008 - Vitamin D-fortified cheese may be convenient, but it's certainly not the best choice... |
| But adding this popular vitamin to that popular food actually ISN'T a popular choice among natural medicine practitioners. |
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| 10/22/2008 - The vegetables that could be making your arthritis pain worse |
| Q: I read your response regarding the different forms of arthritis the other day, and am wondering what is the best supplement for arthritis? |
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| 10/20/2008 - New study concludes that current drug approval system will only result in the emergence of worse and more dangerous drugs. |
| Sociologist and professor of comparative health policy, Donald Light, concluded that "drug disasters are literally built into the current system of drug testing and approvals in the United States." |
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| 10/20/2008 - Ear tubes on trial |
| Q: My daughter has had recurring ear infections since she was an infant, and our pediatrician suggested we have tubes put into her ears to combat it. I would like to know what your opinion is on this procedure and if there are any alternatives. |
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| 10/16/2008 - Upcoming seminar answers all your questions about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. |
| Despite what los Federales would like us to believe, the type of HRT he and his colleagues in the natural medicine field recommend doesn't carry the same risks as the version used in the Women's Health Initiative study. |
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| 10/16/2008 - Mapping out MME |
| Q: I'm very intrigued by the magnetic molecular energizer therapy you've written about in your newsletter. Can you tell me where I could obtain this procedure? |
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| 10/15/2008 - New ad campaign supports high fructose corn syrup |
| Despite the clueless stammering of the fellow in the commercial, the reasons not to eat HCFS are plentiful. |
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| 10/15/2008 - On the contrary |
| Q: You recommend testosterone replacement therapy for men, but everything I've read and heard says that testosterone increases the risk of prostate cancer. Can you explain why your advice is in direct opposition to this theory? |
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| 10/13/2008 - B vitamins play a key role in protecting against cognitive decline |
| A new study from Tufts University shows that B vitamins may also be a major factor in protecting you from cognitive decline. |
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| 10/13/2008 - A completely preventable human tragedy |
| Q: My husband and I are about to have our first child -- a baby boy. We're thrilled, but have differing opinions on the subject of circumcision. Can you give us any medical insight into this issue? |
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| 10/09/2008 - Scientists have discovered a way to genetically modify produce to change its flavor. |
| Apparently, researchers have discovered that they can genetically modify a natural enzyme in plants called hydroperoxide lyase (HPL). |
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| 10/09/2008 - The bartender's hiccup remedy |
| Q: I get hiccups very frequently. Do you know of any natural remedies? |
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| 10/08/2008 - New study shows a link between lack of enjoyment in life and early death risk. |
| "Ikigai" is a Japanese term meaning "joy and a sense of well-being from being alive," and, as metaphysical as it might sound, a recent study showed that it actually plays a major role in your risk of an early death. |
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| 10/08/2008 - The single, nasty culprit behind dozens of nagging symptoms |
| Q: I'm a new subscriber to your newsletter who has suffered from heartburn for years. After reading your reports, I am wondering if I have low levels of stomach acid. Could you tell me what symptoms to look for? |
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| 10/06/2008 - Vitamin D cuts the risk of diabetes by as much as 72 percent |
| Some new research offers yet another simple and -- more importantly -- natural way to keep diabetes out of your future. |
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| 10/06/2008 - Getting to the bottom of garlic breath |
| Q: I'm curious about why garlic leaves such a strong lingering odor on the breath? |
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| 10/02/2008 - Diabetes drugs linked to serious, even deadly, health risks |
| If you've got diabetes and aren't using natural techniques to manage it, I've got some disturbing news that may make you want to reconsider. |
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| 10/02/2008 - 4 reasons to side with Mother Nature |
| Q: I'm interested in natural medicine, but after years of taking prescription drugs without any noticeable problems, I'm curious as to why you're so skeptical of them? |
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| 10/01/2008 - New study shows that watching sports boost brain function |
| According to a recent study conducted at the University of Chicago, watching sports actually helps boost brain function. |
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| 10/01/2008 - Protect your heart without aspirin -- or its risks |
| Q: Does white willow bark have the same risks for gastrointestinal bleeding as aspirin? |
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