integrative medicine

You have probably heard of the French Paradox. In France, where heavy fat-laden food is common, theres less heart disease than in the U.S. Most attribute the French ability to avoid heart disease to the resveratrol in wine. Most of the French drink wine daily. But now theres evidence that resveratrol may not be the … Read more

At the end of 2007, you were the first to read about the rediscovery of vitamin Es wonderful twin. This twin — tocotrienols — is a superior form of vitamin E. And it works wonders for unclogging arteries and lowering cholesterol. Now theres evidence this powerful nutrient can protect your DNA. Scientists conducted a randomized, … Read more

If you have prostate cancer, avoid surgery if at all possible. Heres why: There is no proof that it will help you live longer — and it can take away from your quality of life. A recent study from Europe explains why. According to the researchers, there is some advantage to having surgery in the … Read more

If you have dentures, its possible you could be at risk for neurological damage. Actually, it is not your dentures that can cause the brain damage. Its the cream. At least that is what a small study on just four patients says. According to the researchers, all four patients had excessive levels of zinc and … Read more

If you have chronic disease, you have probably been through a variety of tests. And most of them probably came back negative. When that happens, doctors usually default to its all in your head. But its definitely not. It could be all in your gut. And theres one test your doctor probably has not run. … Read more