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GGT: An Accurate, Inexpensive Predictor of Cardiometabolic Risk
Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a hepatic enzyme that indicates levels of oxidative stress in the liver. A large body of research suggests that it can also predict onset of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. At under $10 per test, it could be a very valuable asset in clinical practice.
Vol. 9, No. 4. Winter, 2008
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IDA Foundation Seeks to "Democratize" Prevention
Cutting edge early risk detection tests and preventive medicine have become the privilege of the wealthy. Dr. James Ehrlich, a pioneer in cardiovascular risk assessment, hopes to change that with his new Identify Disease in Advance Foundation, which will bring state-of-the-art preventive medicine to people who can least afford it but would most benefit from it.
Vol. 9, No. 4. Winter, 2008
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Chronic Fatigue, Cardiomyopathy & Oxidative Stress: New Thinking Opens New Approaches
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), one of the most vexing conditions for patients and doctors alike, reflects a state of oxygen toxicity, and management of oxidative stress appears to be a key to reversing the fatigue, pain, and neuropsychological complaints associated with this disorder, says Paul R. Cheney, MD, PhD, a pioneer in the clinical research of CFS.
Vol. 9, No. 3. Fall, 2008
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Breast Thermography: Can It Open A Window for Breast Cancer Prevention?
Breast thermography is safe, radiation-free, relatively inexpensive, and it can detect early and possibly reversible metabolic and vascular changes associated with later growth of breast cancer. Though underutilized in the US, it is poised for a resurgence.
Vol. 9, No. 3. Fall, 2008
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Electrodermal Testing: What It Can and Cannot Tell
Based on the idea that organ system functions are reflected in galvanic currents on the skin surface, electrodermal testing has become a very popular "alternative" diagnostic technique. Available data suggest that there are electrical currents on the skin, and one study shows that ET can, indeed, detect internal problems. But data are scant, and there's no evidence this controversial technique can identify specific causes of internal problems, as ET practitioners often claim it can.
Vol. 9, No. 1. Spring, 2008
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Hair Analysis, Antioxidant Testing: Popular with Patients, But Are They Clinically Valid?
In their effort to get a grip on their health, many people are utilizing "alternative" diagnostic tests that claim to identify nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, and disease risk factors. Some of these tests are backed good science, others are not, but even the legitimate ones may not be able to provide the type of guidance that patients are seeking. In Part One of this series, Cathy Creger Rosenbaum looks at hair analysis and antioxidant testing.
Vol. 8, No. 4. Winter, 2007
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Is Acupuncture Useful in Treating Hypertension?
By reducing sympathetic nervous system activity, acupuncture can be a valuable tool in treating mild-to-moderate hypertension. In some cases, it can obviate the need for antihypertensive drugs which often have a lot of side effects. Researchers at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, Irvine, are learning how acupuncture works at the neuronal level.
Vol. 8, No. 4. Winter, 2007
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Hypothyroidism: Very Common But Easily Missed
Hypothyroidism is often missed because doctors rely exclusively on blood levels of thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). But for many patients, the problem is that the immune system creates antibodies to enzymes and receptors involved in converting and processing the hormones. Blood levels may be normal, but these antibodies prevent the hormones from doing their job.
Vol. 8, No. 4. Winter, 2007
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When Doing the Right Thing Means Choosing the Lesser of a Few Evils
Greater eco-consciousness means making better choices about the materials we use. But sometimes, there are no clear-cut "good" substitutes for toxic materials, and the choice comes down to selecting the least impactful of available options. Case in point: compact fluorescent lightbulbs which save energy but contain mercury.
Vol. 8, No. 4. Winter, 2007
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Connexins: Optimizing Health by Improving Intercellular Communication
Connexins are the molecules that connect cells together and regulate passage of biochemical signals through our tissues. Their degree of openness, and consequently, the level of intercellular information flow, is greatly affected by nutrition, lifestyle and environmental factors-especially the relative acidity of one's diet. Neurophysiologist Darrell Tanelian, MD, PhD, has developed a comprehensive, user-friendly diet and lifestyle program aimed at improving health by improving connexin function at the cellular level.
Vol. 8, No. 1. Spring, 2007
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Basic Supplements for Reversing Metabolic Syndrome
Lipoic Acid, Green Tea Extract, and Fish Oils are among the cornerstone supplements for helping people improve their glucose metabolism and preventing diabetes.
Vol. 7, No. 4. Winter, 2006
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Whole Grains Mean a Whole Lot Less Diabetes
Black women who eat whole grains at least once daily had a 30% reduction in diabetes risk, according to data from a massive 8-year survey involving more than 40,000 subjects.
Vol. 7, No. 4. Winter, 2006
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Holistic Genetics: "Genovations" Brings Predictive Genomics to Primary Care Practice
The Genovations series of tests, developed by Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories, allows primary care physicians to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms---small genetic changes in central metabolic processes---that can increase an individual's risk for many common disorders including osteoporosis heart disease, and autoimmune diseases. Information from the Genovations tests can help doctors develop nutritional interventions tailored to each person's genomic profile.
Vol. 3, No. 2. June 15, 2002
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Functional Medicine: Nutrition's Info Revolution
The core tenet of the emerging discipline of functional medicine is that nutrition is the major determinant of gene expression, and therefore of health and disease. Functional medicine pioneer Jeff Bland, PhD, explains how, in a sense, food is information that tells the genes what to do. Depending on the signals we send our genes, they can produce health and happiness or depression and disease.
Vol. 3, No. 1. April 15, 2002
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