Author Archives: Administrator

Lupus sufferers get small dose of hope with Vitamin D treatment study

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Administrator

Daily News (NY) – By Kathleen Lucadamo – (Tuesday, July 19, 2011) – Jamila Anderson, a 35-year-old singer from Queens, was sick of taking a cocktail of drugs to control her lupus. Several months ago, she opted to join an … Continue reading →

Posted in Rheumatology and Autoimmunity

Swapping carbs for soy, dairy protein may help lower blood pressure

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Administrator

CNN (via Health.com) – By Anne Harding – (Monday, July 18, 2011) – (Health.com) — People with hypertension who replace a portion of the carbohydrates in their diet with soy protein or low-fat dairy may see a small yet meaningful … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypertension

Men more likely to die of cancer

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Administrator

CNN (via Health.com) – By Matt McMillen – (Wednesday, July 13, 2011) – Men are more likely than women to get and die of cancer, according to an analysis of 36 different types of tumors and blood cancers that affect … Continue reading →

Posted in Oncology

Exposure to Common Chemicals May Affect Thyroid Function

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Administrator

THURSDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) — Chemicals called phthalates and bisphenol-A (BPA) that are found in solvents, plastics and numerous household products may alter levels of thyroid hormones in the body, according to a new study. Read more…

Posted in Thyroid

Ultrasound-Guided Longitudinal Percutaneous Tenotomy as an Alternative Therapy for Tissue Damage A Safe and Effective Procedure for Treating Chronic Tendinosis

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Administrator

This is a review of the procedure and an illustrative case study written by Sam Russo ND, MSAc published in ND News and Review, July 2011

Posted in Orthopedics, Tendinosis

Helicobacter pylori infection increases severity and frequency of migraine

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Administrator

May 31, 2011 Source: ENS 2011 Helicobacter pylori infections are commonly linked to symptoms such as nausea and abdominal pain. A group of researchers showed that Helicobacter pylori infections can affect one’s head as well as stomach. Their study results … Continue reading →

Posted in Migraine Headaches

Allergies and Hay Fever

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Administrator

Summer and fall are seasons where people usually experience allergy symptoms These are times of the year where environmental allergens are present. In particular, there are pollens and molds in the spring and molds in the fall. Hay fever is … Continue reading →

Posted in General Health, Immunology