2011

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Article Review: HRT Bioidentical or Synthetic?

Bioidentical Hormone Debate:  Are Bioidentical Hormones Safer or More Efficacious Than Commonly Used Synthetic Versions in HRT? Source: Abstract from Postgraduate Medicine, Volume 121, Issue 1, January 2009, ISSN-0032-5481, e-ISSN-1941-9260 Author : Kent Holtorf, MD,  Holtorf Medical Group, Inc,  Torrance, Ca. Due to the ongoing debate regarding safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormones (estradiol, estriol, [...]

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Muscle-Wasting In the Aging Adult

So while remaining active is essential to avoiding sarcopenia, there are other contributing factors such as decreased hormone levels, lack of protein, oxidative stress and disease. Another factor is nutritional; namely creatine deficiency

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Osteoporosis and Interventions

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of all arthritis conditions that can affect all joints but has an affinity for the weight-bearing joints of the knee, hip and spine.  While osteoarthritis is universal, it appears to have a hereditary tendency affecting both men and women, men usually before the age of 45 and women ages [...]

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ARTERIAL DISEASE; A Case for Personal Responsibility

Low blood EPA/DHA- add fish oil such as Carlson’s DHA.  DHA and derivatives also reduces cancer risk. Elevated C-Reactive Protein- an inflammation marker which may also signal cancer risk Excess Cholesterol- aim for around 200mg/dl; cut the saturated fat including trans-fats and margarine.  Instead develop a taste for Extra Virgin Olive Oil, flax oil, use [...]

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