September 21, 2010 | Posted by Michael Pritsker
Imagine that you have joint pain. This could be back or neck pain. You end up going to a rheumatologist who is a doctor who treats arthritis and other joint problems. He or she examines you and determines what your problem is. The doctor prescribes a treatment and describes the treatment to you as a potentially beneficial medicine not typically used for your condition. What Would You Do in that situation? Would you follow his or her recommendations? You probably would. And you would probably do it without much question or skepticism at all. Right? Would THIS information change your decision? According to an October 23, 2008 Associated Press article, a recent survey found about 50% of American doctors REGULARLY give their patients drugs or vitamins that won’t help their condition. But that’s not the worst part. These “placebo” treatments are not explained to their patients.
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June 8, 2010 | Posted by Dirk Kanc
The actual research on osteoporosis runs contrary to everything you’re being told on television commercials. Dairy products and other animal proteins do not necessarily build strong hones. In fact, they can perhaps make your bones weaker. Make just one change in your eating behavior this month, and you could stop osteoporosis in its tracks, and possibly even overturn it!
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May 21, 2010 | Posted by Mike Pritsker
Even if you don’t like taking medication, you have to admit that some health crises do require prescription medication. But how safe your prescription medication is another concern. Your medical doctor prescribes them and they are FDA approved. But how safe and effective are they? Studies have shown that they may not be as safe as you would like them be! Even aspirin is not always safe. Whether you realize it or not, whenever you take a drug, you are weighing the potential benefits against the possible risks.
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