CATEGORY: Health and Wellness
Aging of the GI System
Our intestines do a lot more for us than we actually give it credit for. The entire system from your mouth to the end of the alimentary canal. Food that we eat is a fuel. We ingest it in the[...]
Three Biologic Processes that Contribute to Aging
Detailed Aging Discussion of the Metabolism, the Cardiovascular System, and the Gut. This discussion is the second part of a series on the factors that make human age. My view of the aging process is like the falling of the[...]
An Interview with Cardiologist Dr. Michael Twyman, MD
Three tests to help identify your risk level for heart disease, strokes, and heart attacks. Dr. Michael Twyman is a Board-Certified Cardiologist who has now become a preventive Cardiologist, a specialist who tests you and helps you learn and understand[...]
Nitric Oxide – and the Benefits it can Bring to Your Heart
There is a supplement that can dramatically improve your cardiovascular system This week we are discussing an interesting article written by Dr. Edwin Lee which was published in Alternative Therapies, Vol. 22 no. 52. Dr. Lee conducted a pilot study[...]
Human Growth Hormones, Secretagogues, and Why They Matter
Human Growth Hormone - If It Is A Necessary Human Hormone, Why Is It So Actively Controlled? For decades the US government has punished doctors for prescribing growth hormone for adults. Doctors who practice anti-aging medicine are targeted by the[...]
Robotic Hysterectomy, an Interview with Dr. Gigi Streiff, MD
Discussion of the DaVinci Hysterectomy (also known as Robotic Hysterectomy). Dr. Streiff is an expert OBGYN who has been in practice for over 29 years in St. Louis. She has received specialized training in a type of hysterectomy called a[...]
The Dark Side of Statins
The Statin Drug - How It Works, And Why It Is Used? Once again, this week we are talking about the statin drug and how it works, why it is used, and the science behind it. Dr. Maupin has always[...]
Hysterectomy: What do you need to know?
There are three types of hysterectomies, vaginal, laparoscopic, and abdominal. Many factors must be considered to determine the best method. The word hysterectomy means removal of the womb. It means the uterus is taken out. Sometimes the cervix is also[...]
Why do you need supplements when you eat a good diet?
Vitamins are tiny chemicals that are building blocks for bones and other tissues. Supplements are vitamins, enzymes and minerals that are generally contained in food, but are not present in large enough amounts to keep your body supplied with the[...]
How is modern medicine treating women?
Are female specific health issues give a lower priority than male specific health issues? We recently attended a medical conference focusing on new age medicine. The focus of this conference was learning how to prevent illnesses in the future rather[...]