Medscape has recently published a report stating that coffee may be our wonder-drug. They report that it reduces risks of cancer, heart disease, depression, type II diabetes, and more. Of course, coffee is also associated with high blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, etc. Read more here.
Author: PipeTabor
Gassy? Try these ideas . . .
Although some foods can cause excessive gassiness, others may reduce the risk. My common recommendations include fennel and chamomile. Here are some more ideas!
Undiagnosed Celiac Disease Prevalent
A study conducted by Mayo Clinic finds that Celiac disease is largely undiagnosed. This is an article from the NY Daily Times. On the Natural Family Medicine facebook page, you can find a link to the Medscape article. Please note that the researchers are referring only to Celiac disease and […]
Tobacco Cessation Support
Washington has recently restored a tobacco cessation program for uninsured and underinsured patients. Click here for more information on how you can get help!
Gluten-Free Contributes to Gold Medal
Dana Vollmer attributes her improved health to elimination of gluten and egg from her diet–and ended up with a gold medal! Watch video here.
DTaP May “Wear Out”
In the 1990’s, the DTwP vaccine was changed to a DTaP version. The “w” stands for “whole cell” and tended to cause frequent adverse reactions. The change to “acellular”, however, may have afforded a vaccine that “wears out”. The goal of the vaccine is to protect from diphtheria, tetanus, and […]
Massage–For Your Health
OK, so part of me is like “Really? We paid for a study to prove massage is beneficial??!” But, how exciting that research is bearing out what we know–and this may improve insurance reimbursement, too! Read more here.
Natural Insect Repellent
I love the ideas and resources in this article for natural insect repellents. I also carry an effective essential oil-based version in my clinic for patients. In addition, thiamin supplementation does seem to help repel mosquitoes, but I haven’t noticed whether or not it would help for bees. Bees usually […]
Breast Thermography
There is much controversy about the use of mammograms to assist in screening for breast cancer, and even more when it comes to the use of thermography. If you have questions about thermography, please read this article which explains it’s potential as well current concerns.
Exercise for Your Brain
Another article summarizes the beneficial link between exercise and keeping your brain healthy. Let’s get moving!! 🙂
