Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Cause Dementia?

The Dark Side Of Hormone Replacement Therapy Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  When I was still teaching, a physician and I were co-directors of one of the first courses medical students took at UNC. In his opening lecture to these brand-new medical students, one of his pearls of wisdom was the statement, “The only safe drug is a ...

Your Pectineus Muscle And Groin Pain

Treating Groin Pain Naturally Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney The holidays are inching up on us, and this month is one of my favorites.  I love Halloween because the children have so much fun dressing up and going to parties. Back when I was a child we could roam around the ...

Is Time-Restricted Eating Better Than Other Diets?

Is Time-Restricted Eating Right For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  Time-restricted eating is the latest fad. If you read Dr. Strangeloves’ blogs, he or she will tell you that eating for 8-10 hours and fasting the rest of the day will change your metabolism. They tell you that: You don’t need to change what you eat. You ...

Do Produce Prescriptions Improve Health?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Produce Prescriptions? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  Can you imagine a world in which doctors asked their patients how many fruits and vegetables they were eating rather than how many drugs they were taking? Can you imagine a world in which doctors advised their patients to try a healthier diet before ...

Which Diets Are Heart Healthy?

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What Does A Heart Healthy Diet Look Like? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  Heart disease is a big deal. According to the CDC, “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One person dies every 33 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular ...

Repetitive Motion Can Cause Eye Pain

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Relief From Eye Pain  Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney It's been hot this summer! High temperature records were broken not just in the USA, but all over the world!  The funny thing is it was sometimes hotter up north than down here in Florida. A snowbird client came in several weeks ago ...

Do Processed Foods Cause Cancer?

How Can You Reduce Your Cancer Risk? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  We are facing a food crisis in this country. Big Food Inc is taking over our diet. Currently, 73% of our food supply is processed. And because these are manufactured foods, not real foods, they are 52% cheaper than the whole unprocessed foods we should be ...

Are Sustainable Diets Nutritionally Complete?

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How Do Sustainable Diets Compare With Meat-Based Diets? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  In a previous issue of “Health Tips From the Professor” I have discussed a sustainable diet popularly known as the planetary diet. Here is a brief synopsis of that article: The planetary diet came from an international commission called the “EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets ...

Is Whole Fat Dairy Healthy?

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Is It Dairy Or Diet? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  For years we have been told to select low fat dairy foods. But recent headlines claim, “That’s nonsense. Whole fat dairy foods are healthy.” Are those headlines true? In previous issues of “Health Tips From the Professor” I have kept you abreast of recent studies suggesting that whole fat ...

Does Cranberry Juice Cure UTIs?

Are Cranberry Supplements As Effective As Cranberry Juice? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  UTIs (urinary tract infections) are not to be taken lightly. Here are some fast facts: They occur most frequently in women: 50%-60% of women will have at least one UTI in their life. 25% of women will experience recurrent UTIs as often as ...

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