Do Migraines Increase Your Risk of Dying?

Let me clarify this once more.  Those experiencing migraines have something wrong with their physiology that just so happens to manifest as headaches. The headaches are the downstream consequence of the problem, and are NOT the problem itself.  So to fix the problem, you need to look upstream and fix what is wrong.  If you […]

But My Trainer Tells Me I Need to Eat More Protein…

The problem is that many trainers don’t differentiate between the types of protein, and the differences can be striking. Protein intake after exercise has been shown to help with building muscle mass faster.  But your choice of proteins can make a big difference in your long term health.  It is very well accepted that higher intakes of […]

Dentists Rejoice! Brushing and Flossing for your Heart

DO YOU BRUSH AND FLOSS TWICE PER DAY FOR YOUR HEART? This is yet another study in the continuing saga relating good oral health to overall health.  In this particular study, those with poor oral hygiene had a 70% greater risk of having heart disease.  That’s something to pay attention to. Now, I’m sure this […]

Statins Versus Fast Food; Really an Even Battle?

JUST HOW OFF BASE IS MEDICINE? Keep in mind that this particular article is an editorial.  The author is writing for the British Heart Foundation.  He believes that the use of a statin can zero out the negative health effects of a Quarter Pounder with cheese and a small milkshake. Have we really come so far down […]

High Intensity Exercise and Heart Damage

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH EXERCISE? As a martial artist for many years now, I’ve never been a big fan of long distance running.  I’d much rather go the interval route like fighting in the boxing ring.  I’ve also encouraged patients to follow more of a modified interval type training designed to increase […]