From the article: As the NNU has said in its statement on the bill, the loopholes include: Provisions permitting insurers and companies to more than double charges to employees who fail “wellness” programs because they have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol readings, or other medical conditions. Permitting insurers to sell policies “across state lines”, […]
Posts in the Health category:
Topic Of The Week: Sugar and Mid Back Pain
This week, I’ve had many patients come in complaining about mid back pain. Many of you have heard me talk about mid back pain and sugar consumption. With the holidays upon us, many of us (myself included) will eat more sugar than normal. This stresses our pancreas. Applied Kinesiology discovered decades ago that the Latisimus […]
Health care reform is dead
I’ve been skeptical about the Health Reform bill(s) since reading It’s Robbery” href=”http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20090823_this_isnt_reform_its_robbery/” target=”_blank”> this article several months ago. There are also arguments to be made that this isn’t really about health, but about illness care. I get that. I also understand arguments for less government and more personal responsibility. However, I know people that have […]
Physical Injuries and the Atlas Misalignment
This weeks Topic of the Week The atlas bone is the first bone in the neck. It is directly beneath the skull and is tiny, weighing only 2-4 ounces. It is called the atlas, because like Atlas in Greek mythology, it holds an incredible weight on its shoulder (the skull weighs 8 to 12 lbs.). Out of […]
Water Kefir Grains (Tibicos) Available
I have water kefir grains available. Let me know if you are interested and I’ll bring some in from home. Water kefir (aka tibicos, tibi, Japanese water crystals) is a fermented non-dairy probiotic drink. The “grains” are the starter culture. To read about it and different recipes check out these links: Tibicos on Wikipedia Yemoos Water […]
Kucinich votes against H.R. 3962
Evidently Dennis Kucinich voted against the Health Care Reform Bill H.R. 3962. Here are his reasons: November 7, 2009 Congressman Dennis Kucinich after voting against H.R. 3962 addresses why he voted NO, stating: “We have been led to believe that we must make our health care choices only within the current structure of a predatory, […]
Vitamin D and Immunity
12/8/2022: As time goes on, we are getting more validation on the importance of Vitamin D in relation to Covid. A recent study showed that veterans taking Vitamin D supplements are less likely to get Covid, less likely to spread Covid, Less likely to have severe symptoms, and also less likely to die from it. […]
Gallstones and Gallbladder Problems
This is this weeks topic of the week: Gallbladder Problems A recent literature review in the Alternative Medicine Review references studies that link food allergies with gallbladder/gallstone symptoms. 16-22 million Americans suffer from gallbladder problems. While most people with gallstones don’t have any problems, many others will have significant pain and problems. The most […]
Depression, Genetics, and Nutrition – MTHFR
This is this weeks Topic of the Week. Depression, Genetics, and Nutrition The American Journal of Epidemiology recently published a review of literature that that indicated that a common genetic defect may play a role common psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The genetic defect is in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene, keeping […]
Plastics (again!): Lining in aluminum and steel water bottles contain BPA
Ok, I really missed on this one. Evidently the insides of steel and aluminum water bottles contain a plastic liner. I should of guessed, since I did write about canned foods (see Plastic in a Can) over a year and a half ago. Many of us switched to aluminum and steel bottles in order to avoid […]
Neck Pain and Disability: An Upper Cervical Study
This is this weeks Topic of the Week. Neck Pain and Disability: Significant Improvement in 2 Weeks With Upper Cervical Care. A recent study in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (August 2009) found people suffering from pain and disability from neck problems were significantly improved with Upper Cervical Care. This was a retrospective […]
Study Prompts Canada to Delay Flu Shots
“TORONTO — An unpublished Canadian study that suggests getting an annual flu shot may make it easier to contract swine flu has caused most provincial governments in Canada to postpone or limit seasonal-flu vaccination programs.” More from the article: “It found that people who got flu shots last year were about twice as likely to […]
National Vaccine Information Center on Swine Flu Vaccine
Barbara Loe Fisher latest post has up to date information on the Swine Flu Vaccine. You can click here to read the full story. Mild Swine Flu & Over-Hyped Vaccine by Barbara Loe Fisher Every day Americans wake up to news reports that warn us about the dangers of influenza, especially the new H1N1 “swine […]
Save Natural Thyroid
Several brands of natural thyroid has been taken off of the shelves in recent years causing an increase in demand for the remaining brands (Armour). Here is a site dedicated to keeping these remedies available, news updates, and possible solutions for those who are unable to continue on natural thyroid. Save Natural Thyroid Coalition
No Heart Problems? Don’t take daily aspirin.
No Heart Problems? Don’t take daily aspirin. This week’s topic of the week is about how daily aspirin for those without a heart condition is not good for you. While I’ve never recommended prophylactic doses of aspirin for those without heart conditions, those with heart conditions, should consider fish or krill oil (natural anti-inflammatory), 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (a […]
Brain not fooled by artificial sweeteners
This article in the LA Times reports on a study which shows that while artificial sweeteners can fool the taste buds, the brain does spot the difference. Interesting read on the controversy surrounding weight gain/loss and artificial sweeteners. The brain may not be fooled by sugar substitutes
Methanol and Folate deficiency
I’ve been emailing with a biochemist who states that people that react to Aspartame have a folate (folic acid) deficiency. He says that they aren’t reacting to the Aspartame but to methanol which is a by product of its breakdown. He states that small amounts of methanol can also be found in pectin, fruit juices, […]
Nitrates May Be Environmental Trigger For Alzheimer’s, Diabetes And Parkinson’s Disease
Interesting article at Science Daily. It actually supports my belief that the inability of converting folic acid to folate plays a role in Alzheimer’s. Folic acid and folate actually counteracts the harmful effects of nitrates. Nitrates May Be Environmental Trigger For Alzheimer’s, Diabetes And Parkinson’s Disease