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Thyroid,problems can now be better diagnosed since optimal TSH ranges have recently been narrowed by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. 27 million people are currently undiagnosed. Symptoms include: weight gain, fatigue, forgetfulness, increased cholesterol and depression. GET RETESTED!
Anxiety-was significantly reduced with acupuncture treatment versus drugs or placebo in a recent Shanghai study of 40 persons, average age: 41 years. Anethesia Analogue: 2002.
Calcification of coronary arteries , (arteriosclerosis), was significantly linked to poor vitamin K status. Vitamin K is prevalent in leafy green vegetables, and is synthesized by certain intestinal bacteria. Disruption of intestinal bacteria by antibiotics, cortisone, etc...leads to vitamin K deficiency. Family Practice News.
Chronic Sinusitis may be caused by fungal infections perhaps stemming from overtreatment of antibiotic therapy, or from lowered immunity stemming from constant exposure to environmental or food allergies. We can test for both via a single panel. |
C-Reactive Protein, is
a blood test I have run routinely on my patients for 3 years. The test was found to predict heart disease, 8 years in advance of current screening tests. CRP tests for inflammation in the blood vessels, and is reasonably priced. I often combine it with fructosamine and homocysteine levels in order to gather a clear picture of cardiac risk, and premature aging.
Diabetics -can improve their blood sugar numbers by drinking tea. University of Texas research demonstrated that insulin usage within the human body was increased 15 fold by the regualr consumption of green or black tea. This research has positive implications for healthy and hypoglycemic individuals as well.
Sleep Deprivation-may affect 50% of all adults according to recent studies. Insomnia, anxiety, illness, pain or bladder problems, all can interfere with sleep cycles depriving one of REM or dreaming sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation leads to lowered immunity, increased stress, and a buildup of harmful hormones such as cortisol, and cause a deficiency of important hormones such as human growth hormone, which keeps us healthy, fit and energized. Natural solutions are available, come in today!!!! |
