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Category Archives for chronic disease
Long-term Side Effects of Radiation
“Concern over long-term side effects of radiation therapy is becoming more common, as survival rates improve. Just as there can be long-term side effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy may result
Continue readingNasal Irrigation SARS-CoV-2 infection-
Though I have been vaccinated for the SARS-Cov-2 infection, I think it is possible that I can get the virus, pretty much at any time… regardless. Let’s be honest with ourselves. All manner
Continue readingDeep Sleep Dementia
Does my lack of deep sleep increase my risk of dementia? I am a long-term cancer survivor. I developed a l0ng-term side effect called chemobrain years ago. While my chemobrain has improved significantly,
Continue readingC-B-D Speech Disorders
Can medical marijuana or C-B-D help speech disorders? When I began researching and writing about cannabis as an evidence-based therapy for cancer patients, I began coming across articles about cannabis
Continue readingAlzheimer’s Disease, dementia
“Brain health is becoming more important to the average person as the number of people with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is rising significantly…” What
Continue readingJessica Grogan Burnett- Assistant Director
When I was little, my sisters and I lined up each night after dinner for our "peppermint medicine." I recall the peppermint taste was suspiciously strong as it had to cover up the many pungent
Continue readingMagnesium- Reduce Stroke Risk w/ Chronic Afib
Increasing dietary magnesium intake is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, heart failure, diabetes, and all-cause mortality… I developed chronic atrial fibrillation (afib) in the fall of 2010.
Continue readingTestosterone – Heart Health Hypogonadism
“Low testosterone is associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, and testosterone replacement therapy in men with a confirmed diagnosis of hypogonadism is associated with reduced
Continue readingNon-Toxic Ulcerative Colitis Therapy
“Treatment of patients with mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis, not responding to conventional therapy, with VSL#3 resulted in a combined induction of remission/response rate of 77% with no adverse
Continue readingDry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
There is a growing body of research supporting the use of omega 3 fatty acids supplements to treat dry eye, an uncomfortable condition that arises when the eye produces fewer tears. The New
Continue readingGreen Tea Extract and Alzheimer’s Prevention
“We all know that currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s once symptoms emerge, so our best hope is early intervention…” Green tea extract is a wonder drug. I take it for heart
Continue readingIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, N-Acetylcysteine, Quality of Life
N-Acetylcysteine was found to have a significant effect only on decreases in percentage of predicted vital capacity and 6 minutes walking test distance for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis I read the article
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