See the Toledo Blade, Nov. 7, 2016, section D
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Why Not Get a Flu Shot?
Public health
advocates contend that everyone should get annual flu shots. However, only 41% of all adults received flu
shots last year. It is thought that the
reasons for not getting the shots are “access, price, and education”. Wrong!
People are more concerned with ineffectiveness, toxicity, requirements
for annual boosters, and reactions to the shots. Alternatives to flu shots are homeopathics
like mucococcinium and vitamin D supplements.
Mercury-free shots are also available.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Anxiety Doubles the Risk of Death Due to Cancer in Men
Generalized
Anxiety Disorder in men greater than 40 y.o. doubled the risk of death due to
cancer in men over a 15 year study.
Similar effects were not found in women.
This confirms that anxiety is not just a personality trait, but that it
is important to treat it effectively.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
When is it Time to Stop Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women?
The median
time for taking bio-identical HRT to control symptoms of menopause is 10-11 years. Longer periods of time might be indicated in
slender white or Asian women or in those with a family history of hip
fractures. As menopause symptoms
decrease, every year or two, the patient might try to reduce the dose or switch
to an intra-vaginal prescription.
Natural progesterone might be used instead of estrogen-containing
preparations, especially if the indication is osteopenia or osteoporosis.
See Menopause. 2014 Jun; 21: 679-81.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
CABG Surgery Reduces Mortality for Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
A European
study confirmed that there is some benefit for bypass surgery coupled with
optimal drug therapy to help patients live longer. There is some doubt as to the benefit in
elderly patients due to non-cardiovascular risks. And there are risks with the surgery as
well. Chelation therapy was not included
in the study, but TACT showed that chelation was at least as effective as the
surgical approach without the concomitant risks. If surgery is performed, follow-up chelation
is likely to be very helpful indeed.
See Family Practice News, Nov 1, 2016, p. 8.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Midlife Hypertension Leads to Cognitive Impairment
Poorly
treated hypertension in midlife can result in dementia latter in life with
devastating implications, according to a report from the American Heart
Association. Blood pressure is sometimes
difficult control without taking multiple drugs with potential side
effects. The use of natural supplements,
lifestyle changes, and stress reduction measures can be very effective to
reduce the reliance on drugs. One way or
another, the blood pressure must be controlled.
See Family Practice News, Nov 1, 2016, p. 7.
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