By G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN
The other day I read a couple of nutrition articles in a chiropractic publication that covered topics I have previously addressed in detail. The authors cited positive studies to support their positions, but ignored negative studies that easily dominate the literature in both cases. As I was reading those articles and muttering words that are unfit to print, this thought crossed my mind: What percentage of the readers realized that what they just read was akin to two pundits from the same political party telling the audience they were getting both sides of a given issue? Those of you who have been reading this series know that the reporting I have encountered in researching this topic generally ignore the politically incorrect foods people around the world known for extreme longevity consume. Today's installment is slightly different because the unhealthy omissions regarding Ikaria, Greece, also include lifestyle.
By James P. Meschino, DC, MS
In the normal aging process, the decline in sex hormone levels and number of functioning nerve endings in the genitalia region often contribute to a reduction in sex drive, arousal capabilities, climax and intensity of pleasure-full sensations. This can become a source of frustration and disappointment that affects quality of life for many men and women over the age of 50. As a result, many people turn to hormone replacement therapy and erectile dysfunction medications to help overcome these problems. Unfortunately, hormone replacement therapy can increase the risk of breast, endometrial and prostate cancer, as well as heart attack and stroke. In addition, erectile dysfunction medication is not suitable for all men, carries risk for sudden death and does not affect libido, only performance.
By Van Merkle, DC, CCN, DCBCN, DABCI
"Beep, Beep, Beep," It's Monday morning and your bedside alarm forces your eyelids open. You roll over to smack the snooze button for five more minutes of bliss and yowza! Just the slight brushing of the sheet across your feet sets your gout ablaze. My patients have described it as one of the most excruciating pains they have ever known.
Other Recent Nutritional Articles
Nutrition for Women: 6 Essential Minerals
- Isaac Eliaz, MD, LAc, MS
Nettle Root: A Synergistic Partner for Prostate Health
- Kerry Bone, BSc (hons), Dipl. Phyto.
Probiotics in Clinical Practice: An Update
- James P. Meschino, DC, MS
A Pyramid Is Replaced by a Plate
G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN
Prostate Cancer: The Argument for Conservative Care
Van Merkle, DC, CCN, DCBCN, DABCI
Understanding Drug-Nutrient Interactions: An Overview
Brandon Blood, DC and Todd Mexico, DC
Resveratrol: What Is an Effective Clinical Dose?
Kerry Bone, BSc (hons), Dipl. Phyto.
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