Exercise and Dementia Prevention
Exercise is one of the more powerful tools for helping to prevent dementia. As a treatment, exercise works best when applied early, before symptoms are more apparent.
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December 1, 2024
Natural Treatments for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a common menopausal symptom that can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. While standard treatments are available, most have side effects or other risks. Fortunately, a number of natural approaches appear to hold promise for treating menopausal hot flashes.
November 17, 2024
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment that administers 100% oxygen at higher pressure to increase overall oxygenation of the tissues. While research is ongoing, it appears to hold promise for a number of conditions.
April 22, 2023
The Health Benefits of Humming
While not well studied, early research is still starting to suggest some potential benefits for sinus symptoms and reducing stress with different humming techniques.
August 5, 2022
Insect Repellants
As summer begins to heat up and we spend more time outside, bugs and bug bites become more of a concern. A number of options are available to try and protect from bug bites.
May 20, 2022
Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Potential Treatment for Some Challenging Conditions
Low-dose naltrexone is a medication that may have benefits for treating a number of difficult conditions, including autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, depression and possibly cancer.
June 10, 2021
Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a common, often overlooked condition. In addition, most treatments aren't effective at reversing or restoring lost function. However, some integrative approaches may be starting to show some potential in treating chronic kidney disease.
January 6, 2021
Osteoarthritis: A Brief Review of Integrative Treatment
Osteoarthritis is a common condition often causing pain in the joints as people get older. Often considered "wear and tear" damage, however, the research suggests additional considerations.
November 19, 2020
Latex Allergy and Dermatitis: A Common Cause of Skin Symptoms and Irritation
Latex allergy is a common problem that often causes skin irritation. In mild cases, it can be difficult to recognize due to delayed responses or reactions to items not recognized as containing rubber.
November 12, 2020
The Controversies Over Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years. However, numerous other countries use medical ozone and published research is starting to support its use.
September 30, 2020
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment: Diet and Nutrients
As we age, our bones can become weak. Dietary strategies and certain nutrients have been shown to correlate with bone health long-term.
September 3, 2020
5G Cell Phone Radio Frequencies and Health: Are There Valid Safety Concerns?
There's lots of buzz about 5G technology and potential health concerns. I decided to go through the published medical research and see what we know.
November 5, 2019
Funding Bias in Medical Research
Can you always trust the published medical research? It’s a good question. We rely on data from published studies to make informed health decisions, and yet there are good reasons why that data, at times, can be suspect.
October 24, 2019