Risks of Lasik Surgery
(Click on the photo for the article from the NYTimes) Though I realize people love Lasik surgery, I’ve had my concerns ever since reading ‘Into...
Common Over the Counter and Prescription Drugs Contribute to Depression
Ancient Medicine Made Modern: Scientific Solutions for Remarkable Results First Do No Harm. I guess I’m not surprised. I’ve been suspicious of Gabapentin for...
Electronic Health Records’ Awful Toll on Doctors
Burnout and disillusionment are everywhere among medical doctors. Electronic Health records are just the latest burden. “My young colleague slumping in the chair in...
Endorsement of Acupuncture: SF Chronicle
Ancient Medicine Made Modern: Your Path to Resiliency and Long Life “The American College of Physicians has gone so far as to recommend acupuncture as...
Ear device to block opioid withdrawal sx. No controlled studies.
On the one hand, it’s validating to see these attempts. But on the other, it seems too early to make claims. They are targeting an...
Inflammation as Common Root of Heart Disease and Cancer
This author also wrote the article in the New Yorker cited here. So insightful! It makes me realize that I’ve been glib in touting acupuncture...
Acupuncture Better than Botox, Meds for Migraines
In this study of 108 migraineurs, Acupuncture produced better results than botox or pharmaceuticals. Their succinct conclusion “Acupuncture, botulinum toxin-A injection and pharmacological treatment have...
Mediterranean Diet, Not Statins, reduces all cause mortality
Ancient Medicine Made Modern: Your Path to Resiliency and Long Life World J Cardiol. 2015 Jul 26; 7(7): 404–409. Published online 2015 Jul 26....