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Brain Inflammation, Depression, Suicide
“the increase in the inflammatory marker was present specifically in patients with MDD who were experiencing suicidal thoughts, pinning the role of inflammation to suicidality rather than a diagnosis
Continue readingRadiation Dermatitis- Cream, Dressing, Film
“A common side effect is a skin condition called radiation dermatitis, also known as X-ray dermatitis or radiation burns. Concentrated exposure to radiation causes painful marks on the skin” Radiation
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 readingAfib- Blood Pressure- Dementia Risk
Blood pressure control <130mmHG was shown to lower the dementia risk with similar benefits for patients aged 50-59 and 60-69 with initially uncontrolled blood pressure at the time of AF diagnosis…” I
Continue readingChildhood Cancer- Mental Health Risk
They uncovered 494 childhood cancer survivors who experienced at least one inpatient or outpatient visit for a mental health disorder I’m not a child psychologist. I am a cancer survivor and cancer
Continue readingCardiac Rehab -A Fib, Stroke Risk – Omega 3
“These data support the hypothesis that consumption of fish several times per week reduces the risk of thrombotic stroke but does not increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke.” I have chronic
Continue readingProof that Cancer Second Opinion is Critical
According to George, “Patients diagnosed with cancer should first do research on the type of cancer, treatment, and get a second opinion” Dear Cancer Coach-I was diagnosed with a rare cancer
Continue readingEndometrial Cancer, Sugar, Curcumin, Green Tea
Eating a sugary diet may increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer by upwards of 33%:
Continue readingLeukoplakia- Green Tea Extract, Curcumin
Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia Diagnoses such as leukoplakia, barrett’s esophagus,
Continue readingColorectal Polyps-Antioxidants Reduce Risk of Relapse
cancer was present in about 1% of adenomas (colorectal polyps) smaller than 1 cm, 10% of 1–2 cm adenomas, and nearly 50% of adenomas larger than 2 cm If you have been diagnosed with colorectal polyps
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 readingGreen Tea Reduces Risk of Stroke
daily consumption of either green or black tea equaling 3 cups per day could prevent the onset of ischemic stroke I live with an increased risk of stroke. Rarely is a single evidence-based, non-conventional
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