Food Allergies: 5 Myths Debunked How to tell a food allergy from an intolerance or sensitivity — and what to do about it.

Nearly a third of people living in the U.S. believe they have a food allergy, according to a recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association . But only 5% of children and 4% of teens and adults have true food allergies. Why do many people think they have a food allergy [...]

By |2012-11-02T10:00:08-04:00November 2nd, 2012|Dr. Strauchman, Functional Medicine Therapies|0 Comments

Curry Compound Improves Cardiovascular Markers

Emerging evidence, including an extensive review by the European Food Safety Authority, suggests a wide range of health effects of curcumin, the pigment that gives the curry spice turmeric its yellow color.   Robert A DiSilvestro, from Ohio State University (Ohio, USA), and colleagues enrolled 19 healthy men and women, ages 40 to 60 years, in [...]

By |2012-11-02T09:39:38-04:00November 2nd, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Dr. Strauchman, Food for Thought|0 Comments

Seven Servings of Fruit and Veggies Promote Happiness

The fast pace of today’s 24/7 lifestyle leaves many people neglecting to follow the “Five a Day” recommendation by most developed nations that aim at improving cardiovascular health and reducing cancer risk.  David G. Blanchflower, from the University of Warwick (United Kingdom), and colleagues completed a review of cross-sectional data involving 80,000 Britons who were [...]

By |2012-11-02T09:30:32-04:00November 2nd, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Dr. Strauchman, Food for Thought|0 Comments

Apple a Day Lowers Cholesterol

Apples are rich in polyphenols, a potent type of antioxidant for which a number of published studies suggest confer cardiovascular benefits. Richard DiSilvestro, from Ohio State University (Ohiom, USA), and colleagues enrolled nonsmoking healthy adults, ages 40 to 60 years, who had a history of eating apples less than twice a month and who didn't [...]

By |2012-10-29T09:19:18-04:00October 29th, 2012|Dr. Strauchman, Food for Thought|0 Comments

Different Types of Scoliosis

Types of idiopathic scoliosis are categorized by both age at which the curve is detected and the location of the curve. When grouped by age, scoliosis usually is categorized into three age groups: Infantile scoliosis: from birth to 3 years old Juvenile scoliosis: from 3 to 9 years old Adolescent scoliosis: from 10 to 18 [...]

By |2012-10-27T09:02:18-04:00October 26th, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Hormones May Not Raise Alzheimer’s Risks

Oct. 24, 2012 -- Women who take hormones within five years of menopause may have a slightly lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to women who don’t ever take them, a new study shows.  The study, which is published in the journal Neurology, provides some support for a theory called the timing hypothesis. The timing hypothesis [...]

By |2012-10-26T10:36:21-04:00October 26th, 2012|Bio-Identical Hormones, Dr. Strauchman|0 Comments

Cranberry Juice Helps to Lower Blood Pressure

Cranberry juice is rich in plant flavonoids that have been shown by previous studies to reduce cardiovascular disease.  Janet Novotny from the US Department of Agriculture (Maryland, USA), and colleagues enrolled 56 healthy adults, average age 51 years, without high blood pressure, to consume either 8 ounces of a low-calorie cranberry juice, or a placebo [...]

By |2012-10-19T11:02:09-04:00October 19th, 2012|Dr. Strauchman, Food for Thought|0 Comments

Scoliosis Symptoms and Early Detection

What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a spinal disorder resulting in an excessive, sideways curvature of the spine. It causes vertebrae to rotate, which creates a curve in either the upper or lower back. Spines naturally have curves, which round the shoulders and make the lower back bend slightly inward. However, some spines also unnaturally curve [...]

By |2012-10-19T10:47:56-04:00October 19th, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Scoliosis can pose threat later in life if untreated

“Most scoliosis curves are minor and don’t require aggressive treatment, and surgery can usually correct more severe curves before they impact surrounding organs.” About 2% of women and 0.5% of men have scoliosis. When viewed from the front, a healthy spine is completely straight. “For most patients with what we call idiopathic scoliosis, the curvature [...]

By |2012-10-17T10:00:05-04:00October 17th, 2012|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments
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