Citrus flavonoids appears to impact blood and microvascular endothelial cells, and it is not surprising that the two main areas of research on the biological actions. Epidemiological and animal studies point to a possible protective effect of flavonoid against cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancers. Although flavonoids have been studied for about 50 years, […]
In the event that you realized my July newsletter wasn’t sent, it didn’t happen. In the past I’ve written about the sarcoma my husband developed in 2014. He never had limitations or pain. It remained stable in his upper right arm until this year (2023). He had immunotherapy last year and this sarcoma was declared […]
Sarcopenia and osteoporosis have recently become increasingly significant as the population as people pass through their chronological and physiologic age. In skeletal tissue, muscle and bone interact mechanically and functionally. Numerous studies suggest the remote interactions between muscle and bone as well as their interactions. Genetic, endocrine, mechanical and age-related factors influence both muscle and […]
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. Each year […]
Last year I wrote about the health risks of using high heat when grilling. New reports tell us that open flames from both gas and charcoal can induce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in cooked meat, chicken or any muscle meat on a grill. It is our skin and lungs that absorbs the toxins from the […]
There is a fascinating and exceedingly important area of medicine that most of us have not been exposed to at any level of medical care. We have been working with an integrative oncologist in Illinois who does chrono modulated chemo therapy. This is how I first learned about its benefits. It is much easier for […]
