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Posts by DrEliaz
Many men, especially those over the age of 45, are becoming more concerned about their prostate health. In fact, one in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Protecting and preserving prostate health is no small feat, however, many options exist today that can promote prostate health without a multitude of unpleasant and unnecessary side effects. For...
7/21/2011 11:40:10 AM
I recently shared the latest news in the prevention and treatment of cancer at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Integrative Oncology Fellowship. The June 2011 event held in Las Vegas, Nevada brought together some of the world's leading medical experts to educate physicians, health practitioners and scientists on advancements in the fields of integrative medicine and cancer care. During...
7/12/2011 10:15:51 AM
While your body is designed to defend against a host of environmental invaders, it cannot completely withstand the adverse effects of poor diet, chronic stress and toxic build-up. These common factors can contribute to a group of serious health epidemics including autoimmune (AI) disease, which is rising to the top of the list. Autoimmune diseases include more than 100 unique types such as Lupus, Rheumatoid...
7/6/2011 9:51:38 AM
An estimated 59 million Americans are living with some type of thyroid condition and most are not even aware of it. As one of the largest endocrine glands in the body, the thyroid controls how quickly the body uses energy and makes proteins, as well as the body's sensitivity to other hormones. When your thyroid gland is not functioning properly, it can affect many facets of your health, including your...
7/5/2011 1:00:18 PM
Once you are diagnosed with a minor or major health condition, it may be difficult to stay motivated and positive. It is not only important to maintain a healing attitude for your own sanity, but also for your health. Stress, anxiety and negative emotions can worsen your condition, which can make you feel even more discouraged or weakened. While it is normal to feel emotionally distraught after a diagnosis...
7/1/2011 10:07:05 AM
A new study shows that milk thistle extract may help reduce liver swelling and toxicity associated with conventional treatment given for abnormal cell growth. The study is important because by combating liver aggravation, patients may better tolerate prescribed doses of conventional medicines, especially since severe liver swelling often leads to lowered doses of necessary medication. The study was...
6/29/2011 2:04:11 PM
The iceberg has melted in the medical world as scientists begin to unlock the mysteries of our genetic codes. The old way of thinking - that you are destined to experience a particular disease or condition because it "runs in your family" - is now an outmoded view of how the body works. Genetics certainly play a part in determining all sorts of characteristics and tendencies, but the new findings in...
6/28/2011 2:04:15 PM
We tend to think of ourselves as highly independent creatures that interact with others in our environment. But some very interesting new research puts another twist on our self image. As it turns out, the "lowly bacteria," may turn out to have more "say" in who we are than we would like to believe. "Microbiome" is the new term used to describe the complex communities of bacteria and other organisms...
6/23/2011 2:23:51 PM
The use of bio-identical hormone therapy is becoming more popular with the increasing awareness of its potential benefits in the aging population. There is an intense interest in finding ways to make this therapy as safe as possible, and an exciting avenue for this is looking at how hormones are metabolized. We can increase the safety of hormone use by supporting healthy hormone breakdown. A relatively...
6/22/2011 2:05:14 PM
Timing is everything. Time is of the essence. Perfect timing. Humanity's captivation by temporal reality goes much deeper than the unifying framework of schedules, calendars, rituals and histories -it goes straight to our DNA. We live in a universe of cycles, nature's clockwork, shaping and directing us since the literal "dawn of time." All life on earth is governed by a multitude of oscillating rhythms...
6/17/2011 3:51:24 PM