Does Your Heart Hurt?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by charlesm

Is the lipid panel your doctor ordered adequate to screen for heart disease risk?
Well, not only is it not adequate to screen for heart disease, it doesn’t even tell you much about your cholesterol levels.
To add injury to insult, yes I reversed it here, doctors then prescribe Statin drugs (lipid lowering medication) to further complicate your health picture. I will discuss Statin risks and counter measures in a future newsletter. What you can do now. Continue reading →

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Is Your Thyroid the Source of Your Discomfort?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by charlesm

In my practice, I see it over and over again. The cause of many problems is a low functioning thyroid.
You may not realize that there are many symptoms that can be caused by a low functioning thyroid gland. WHY? Because, every cell in the body has receptors for thyroid hormone.
What this means is that every cell needs thyroid hormone to function properly. If thyroid hormones are too low or cannot enter the cell then some of the symptoms you might be experiencing are these: inability to loose weight, sluggish mental state, loss of interest in life (depression), fatigue, excessive menstrual bleeding, decreased sex drive, dental problems, G.I. disorders, sleep disorders, and migraines.
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No More Five Minute Dr. Visit

Posted on February 11, 2011 by charlesm

No More Five Minute Dr. Visits~
FIVE Important Questions to Ask Your MD

1. Ask your Doctor to account for all your complaints or symptoms. Don’t be satisfied with answers like “you’re just stressed” or “you are getting older”. Ask for more detailed blood work or other diagnostic tests. If you still don’t get satisfactory answers then look for a second opinion from another allopathic or alternative physician. Continue reading →
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