Archives: 2009 June

Prostate protection beyond saw palmetto

Countless studies over the years have proven it to be one of the most beneficial herbs for treating enlarged prostate.

Cut prostate cancer with green tea

In a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated significant reductions in the body’s chemical markers for disease progression (including PSA).

Preventing car sickness naturally

It may not be making many sensational headlines, but ginger is the best-proven treatment for nausea induced by a wide variety of causes, including motion sickness.

A call for feedback from eTips readers

Your input is always welcome.

Natural solutions for graying hair

There are some natural options to try to combat graying hair.

Under tested and dangerous drugs no problem for FDA

An advisory panel is giving the go-ahead for three under-tested antipsychotics, one in children as young as TEN. Now, the FDA doesn’t HAVE to follow the advice of this panel, but history shows they usually do.

The surprising solution for strep throat

After reading a book by a doctor who found that eliminating all milk and dairy products from childrens’ diets completely eliminated strep throat, I started giving my own patients the same advice.

Harvard study reveals most healthcare related bankruptcies are suffered by people with health insurance

A new study out of Harvard revealed that health problems caused 62% of bankruptcies in America in 2007.

Dr. Wright recommends the proper dosage for resveratrol

Various estimates seem to agree that 200-300 milligrams of resveratrol daily are the minimum needed for a 150-pound human to have a chance of the same longevity effect found in experiments so far.

FDA making a much-needed move toward transparency

Earlier this month, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced that she’s created a task force that, six months from now, will report recommendations on how the agency can be more open in areas like drug evaluation.

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