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Deadly Diuretics
Deadly Diuretics in Nevada City The June 2006 edition of American Journal of Cardiology published a frightening study. The study sought to clarify whether loop diuretics improve outcomes in patients with heart failure. Loop diuretics are widely used for heart failure–the most commonly used loop diuretic is called furosemide, or frusemide. The brand name is…
Chiropractic and Sports Performance
Chiropractic and Sports Performance Nevada City CA Over the years there has been a great deal of research on the role of chiropractic in sports performance. These studies demonstrate the power of chiropractic in improving speed, strength, and coordination. The most recent of these studies was published in this month’s edition of the Journal of…
Antipyretics and Antibiotics = Antihealth!
Antipyretics and Antibiotics = Antihealth in Nevada City! There is an excellent study in a recent edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The researchers looked at rhinoconjunctivitis (inflammation of the nasal passages and eyes due to allergy), eczema, asthma, and general allergies in children. They found that antibiotic use during the first…
Balloons for Sinusitis
Nevada City Balloons for Sinusitis A new article in the Associated Press describes “Sinuplasty”, a technique where a ballon is inserted into the sinuses, then blown up to stretch the passages. “I think there’s a huge number of people who can benefit from this, its really the most exciting thing that’s happened in our specialty…
Cure for Cold and Flu
Nevada City Cure for Cold and Flu It’s April in Nevada County and the rain keeps falling–cold season seems to be lingering with the prolonged winter. The best herb I’ve found to combat colds is andrographis paniculata (called Kan Jang in Chinese and Kalmegh in Hindi). This herb has been proven again and again to…
Breast Cancer Linked to Ibuprofen and Aspirin Use
Nevada City Breast Cancer Linked to Ibuprofen and Aspirin Use Another reason not to use ibuprofen or aspirin: chronic use increases your chance of getting breast cancer. A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute examined the effect of the use of these drugs on 2391 women and concluded the following: “Ibuprofen use…