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Apr 12, 2018 0NIH’s Drunken (And Corrupt) Science
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) sought funding for an alcohol study—from the alcohol industry. From the Washington Examiner: Scientists and officials from the National Institutes of Health worked to solicit donations from the alcohol industry for a study they said would likely conclude tha...
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Apr 6, 2018 3By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN: It’s IBS Awareness Month – what can I do to manage my IBS?
Q: I just found out I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I go from diarrhea to constipation and it’s been happening for the last month. It’s hard to leave the house! My doctor said to take Imodium when it happens, but I don’t want to live like that. Any suggestions? A: Unfortunately, Imod...
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Apr 3, 2018 0By John Young, MD: Correcting the master gland
The thyroid gland is called the “Master Gland” because it controls so many body functions. When it does not function well, it affects us mentally and physically, as it is responsible for regulating body temperatures, energy levels, and the heart. Even our hair, nails and skin is regulated...
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Mar 23, 2018 2By Dr. Ron Hoffman: Can you really “lose 40 pounds in 40 days”?
If you listen to AM radio, it’s likely you’re continually assailed with ads that claim that you can lose “25-40 pounds in 40 days.” There’s not even a qualifier that this is a best-case scenario like “Results may vary” or the disclaimer “Weight loss may not be typical” (wh...
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Mar 8, 2018 1Dr. Ron Hoffman: Is your Coumadin killing you? (The remarkable potential of vitamin K to stop arterial calcification)
I recently had the pleasure of attending a phenomenal lecture at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) co-presented by Drs. Jeffrey Bland and Leon Schurgers. Dr. Bland is widely acknowledged as the “Godfather of Functional Medicine”; Dr. Schurgers is a Dutch researcher who specialize...
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Feb 27, 2018 0From Mike Rehme’s Tooth Body Blog: Coconut oil and the yeast in your mouth
Can coconut oil help fight yeast infections, including those in the mouth? When it comes to Candida albicans, the evidence suggests that the answer is “yes.” Candida albicans is a species of yeast that naturally grows in the gut. Normally, it causes few problems, but disruptions can cause...
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Feb 20, 2018 2From Mike Rehme’s Tooth Body Blog: Carbonation, fermented drinks and your teeth
While fermented drinks can provide hard-to-get nutrients and probiotics, they do have one drawback: They all contain some degree of carbonation, and carbonation can do a number on your teeth. Does the potential for harm outweigh the benefits of probiotic drinks? Let’s take a look at the iss...
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Feb 6, 2018 0Coleen and Conrad Maulfair, DO: Toxic time bombs: The pollution in you
Fatigue, allergies, joint aches or mood swings got you down? Although concern over the effects of pollution on the environment has held our attention for decades, new research is detecting chemical toxins in most people.[1;2] While industry furiously challenges the evidence, scientists a...
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Feb 6, 2018 0Senator McCain’s Cancer Treatment Reveals the Problem
Why cheaper and safer medicine is always ignored. From The Daily Caller: Republican Sen. John McCain left Washington, D.C., Sunday to be with his family in Arizona, and will miss the vote on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expected this week, CBS News reports. McCain, 81, spent most of the week at Walter...
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Jan 30, 2018 0By ICIM member Valeska Wells, DO: Sleep matters
Everyone knows that sleep is important, but did you know that it can impact your weight? If you’re trying to drop a few pounds, maybe you should think about your pillow. While sleeping doesn’t take away the benefit of eating healthy and exercise, it does play a key role in the management of...
