Even though a staggering 21 million Americans currently have diabetes, new studies indicate that managing and avoiding diabetes is something within reach for many. In a recent experiment by the Medical University of Ohio, a test group of people with diabetes practiced a series of relaxation exercises over a 10-week period. The group experienced a [...]
Nutrients for Joint Health
For some people, turning 50 can be a pain in the neck—or the back, shoulder, rotator cuff, hamstring, knee and ankle—you name it. More than 29 million American adults reported feelings of chronic joint or muscle discomfort. Muscle soreness, joint wear-and-tear and other related inflammatory conditions make up the leading cause of [...]
Great article I found for anyone with joint pain…
Glucosamine/Chondroitin Controversy:
What They’re NOT Telling You
by Dr. Peter Siroka, DPM
Despite inaccurate reporting from the mainstream media, large study exposes real truth about nutrient combination for those with poor joint health
During the recent running controversy over Glucosamine and Chondroitin, the truly legitimate headlines were the ones you didn’t [...]
Great article I found regarding arthritis drugs…
Top Health Clinic to Study Risks of Arthritis Drugs
by Dr. Peter Siroka, DPM
Research planned to determine impact of painkillers on heart patients; alternatives proposed for interim
In the wake of such public health debacles as Vioxx® and Bextra®—two popular arthritis drugs that were pulled from the market because of cardiovascular [...]
Advancements in stem cell research may point to better treatments for heart attack survivors. In a landmark 204- patient study, bone marrow infusion of stem cells was compared to placebo to determine if the heart’s pumping chamber (an indicator of post-attack muscle capacity) improved. After four months of treatment, bone marrow recipients saw a 5.5% [...]