Be Alert When Mixing Medications
Older Americans frequently turn their bodies into mixing bowls for multiple medications that can have dangerous, even deadly, effects, a recent study shows.
The researchers, writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, discovered that 81 percent of seniors take prescription drugs. More than 50 percent, they said, "used five or more prescription medications, over-the-counter medications or dietary supplements."
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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy
Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise. It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities. It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy
10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Most of the news we hear about breast cancer deals with addressing the disease after it's already been diagnosed. The best treatment for any disease, is through prevention. Here are 10 ways to lower your breast cancer risk. 1. Exercise and be consistant about it. Moderate physical activity, like brisk walking, 3 times a week can reduce a young woman's risk of developing breast cancer by 33%, and the risk of breast cancer after menopause by 26%. 2. If you smoke, quit now. The sooner, the better. Read more about 10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Pomegranates Reduce Prostate Cancer
A type of antioxidant found in pomegranates may contribute to prostate health, according to a study by researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles. Antioxidants known as ellagitannins and their metabolites accumulated in the prostates of mice in this laboratory study. The researchers then grafted prostate cancer cells onto mice whose immune systems had been deliberately hampered. One group of mice was then treated with ellagatannins and their metabolites. The treated mice were found to have significantly less tumor growth than mice in the control group. Read more about Pomegranates Reduce Prostate Cancer
How the Y Chromosome Drives Evolution
Dr. Marianne Legato explains that the male "Y chromosome", which at one point was called a wasteland, has genes responsible for the "housekeeping issues" in tissues. It's not just dedicated exclusively to male fertility and determining the male sex in the developing fetus. The aspect that is not appreciated about the Y chromosome, is that because it's exterior, and because so many sperm are produced in any given day, the mutations are enormous. And It is the Y chromosome, actually, that is driving evolution. It gives us a huge palette of mutations to choose from as we go on from generation to generation. It's the Y chromosome that drives evolution in a very important way. Read more about How the Y Chromosome Drives Evolution
The Dangers of Infections During Travel
Dr. John Cahill discusses about how traveling abroad has become very easy - it's relatively cheap, readily available, enjoyable, and a click away on the internet. But many people don't seem to realize there are health risks involved when traveling, particularly when traveling to the developing world or to the tropics. Travelers need to think about being vaccinated for diseases that might not occur in the United States. Read more about The Dangers of Infections During Travel
The Concept of Herd Immunization
Dr. John Cahill explains that though Infectious Disease specialists would like to vaccinate everyone, getting a large amount of people vaccinated can provide a barrier for most of the group. If enough of a population gets vaccinated then the potential for disease to travel across the globe, or even within U.S., is greatly diminished. In the event of a serious outbreak, we would start by vaccinating the health care providers. We would then vaccinate people serving sectors valuable to society infrastructure like police officers and firemen. Read more about The Concept of Herd Immunization
What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the 6 causes or risk factors behind coronary artery disease. There are two physical risk factors: high blood pressure and size of the waist (or abdominal obesity). There are two chemical risk factors: cholesterol levels in the blood and blood glucose (diabetes). And finally, there are two lifestyle risk factors: smoking and exercise. Read more about What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?
Is Alcohol A Potential Cold Remedy?
When it comes to colds, many people insist that a glass of brandy or whisky, with lemon juice, can provide an effective cure. However, studies so far had not been able to show that alcohol can kill germs in the bloodstream or stop a cold dead in its tracks. And while alcohol may provide temporary relief from symptoms, it can also prolong the cold by increasing dehydration. Read more about Is Alcohol A Potential Cold Remedy?
Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things. Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
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Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc.
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave) Suite 910
Manhattan,
NY
10010
Call: (888)-530-0611
Are you searching for healthy, alternative ways to take care of yourself? Looking for ways to boost your body, mind and spirit? If so, holistic medicine may be the path for you. Based in NYC, Christopher Trahan O.M.D., LAc., is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a Licensed Acupuncturist (NY, NJ, NM) who uses Chinese and Western Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy into his practice. He is also the head of the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
FL
33463
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Are you suffering from muscle or joint pain? Do you have low energy and have difficulty sleeping? Well, then you might have Fibromyalgia, which can disrupt your daily work and activities. Dr. Louis Miller based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a nutritionist and can treat the pain using holistic methods.
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