Depression is a national epidemic. Millions of people suffer from this condition and we have been convinced it is like any other medical problem that can easily be addressed by going to your doctor and getting a prescription. A person’s mental emotional state is determined by a vast range of experiences, interactions and physiologic variables. …
As we age, our eyes are often one of the most commonly affected organs. Age-related vision loss is a common problem and poses significant issues in regards to maintaining our quality of life. Inability to drive, read or watch T.V. can all be significant problems. In addition, visual impairment can lead to increased rates of…
It is hard to look on any store shelves these days and not see something that is advertised as “gluten-free”. The FDA has even rolled out new standards requiring products labeled as gluten-free to meet certain criteria. The overwhelming demand by the public for gluten-free products is what prompted the agency to set the bar…
We have been told over and over again that the key to making positive changes in our diet is primarily related to making good choices and avoiding “bad foods”. But the “bad foods” taste so good, and in fact, food companies spend billions of dollars exploiting the physiology of our body so those junk foods…
Many people feel powerless against the impending chances of developing this devastating disease of the brain. Watching a loved one or friend experience this terrible disease is terrifying and there has been little shared from the medical community regarding how to reduce your chances of ending up with severe cognitive declines as we age. There…
Most of us are aware of the basic strategies touted for improving health. Increasing intake of healthy foods, exercising, smoking cessation and weight loss are some common examples, but there are some other health secrets on the cutting edge of research that you might not know about. Here is a list of the top 3…
For years salmon has been touted as a great health food and as a result its consumption in the United States has surged. 52 million Americans consume salmon once per month and 23 million Americans eat salmon once weekly. As of 2003 salmon had surpassed fish sticks as the third most commonly consumed fish product…
As discussed in part I of this article, physicians in 2013 are highly trained to address groups of disease with a prescription, rather than address the underlying causes of diseases through alternative, and, generally more affordable methods of healthcare. Focusing on the prevalence of acid reflux disease, and the effects of those medications used to…
Many physicians hand out medication like candy to any patient reporting a particular set of symptoms. This is often done withlittle regard for the practice of good medicine, and physicians will habitually prescribe medications without considering the long-term ramifications. I believe there are several factors to blame for this, one of which is the pressure…
It’s a war of the sexes…to the death. Literally. This infographic covers which sex is more prone for certain types of disease. It starts off by telling us that a man’s average life expectancy is 75 years old, while a woman’s is 80 years old. So, it looks like the women are winning so far….…
