Oakmont Fall Open House with KDKA and Robert Mangino LIVE

October 31, 2014 We were so proud that KDKA 1020 AM Pittsburgh and Robert Mangino decided to bring their Pittsburgh Pride Tour to Oakmont and join us for our Fall Open House.  Simultaneously, we were broadcasting live on KDKA and sharing our Livestream with you!  If you did not have a chance to join us I…

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Calcium and Colon Cancer

October 29, 2014 A recent study suggests that taking calcium supplements might decrease the risk for developing colon cancer.  Researchers conducted a comprehensive literature search for studies evaluating the effects of calcium intake on colon cancer risk published up to December 2013.  The researchers found that with every 300 milligram increase of total daily calcium…

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Omegas Benefit in Epilepsy

October 27, 2014 In a recent article in Natural Standards, it was noted that taking fish oil might reduce seizures in people with epilepsy, according to a recent study. In a new study, researchers randomly assigned 24 people with drug-resistant epilepsy to receive a low dose of fish oil, a high dose of fish oil, or…

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Resistance Exercise Increases Testosterone

October 24, 2014 Testosterone is one of the most potent anabolic hormones and its biological effects include promotion of muscle growth.  Resistance exercise can increase testosterone production in men and women. The resistance exercise session should contain high volume and metabolic demand to induce an acute testosterone response.  This was in the Journal of Sports…

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Cervical Cancer and Oral Contraceptives

October 24, 2014 In the Journal of Lancet: this article stated that combined oral contraceptives are classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a cause of cervical cancer.  24 studies worldwide were pooled to investigate the association between cervical carcinoma and a pattern of oral contraceptive use.  The relative risk of cervical…

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Subtances in Vaccines Can Activate Autoimmune Diseases

October 23, 2014 An adjuvant is a substance that enhances the antigen-specific immune response which induces the release of inflammatory cytokines.  This then stimulates the innate or internal immune response.  The activation of the immune system by adjuvants/substances in the vaccine that could trigger manifestations of autoimmunity or autoimmune disease. Recently a new syndrome was…

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Curcumin and MI After Open Heart Surgery

October 23, 2014 Here is another interesting article that shows the benefits of curcumin after a heart attack and subsequent open heart surgery. Cardioprotective therapies to limit cardiac muscle tissue injury after open heart surgery are lacking.  This study demonstrated that curcuminoids significantly decreased heart attacks (MI) associated with open heart surgery. The antioxidant and…

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Alzheimer’s and Curcumin

October 22, 2014 Alzheimer’s is now thought to be an inflammatory process.  Curcuminoids or curcumin are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. In an article in Pubmed it explains the interesting relationship of curcumin and Vitamin D3 as an immune therapy treatment.  In summary, Curcumin and Vitamin D will assist in cleaning up debris in the brain…

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Flavanol-Rich Diet Effects on Cancer

October 20, 2014 Did you know that a diet rich in flavanols and related antioxidant compounds have been linked through previous studies to have suggested cancer risk reductive effects.  Oranges, grapefruits, lemons and other citrus fruits are a good source of flavanols and other related antioxidant compounds.  The study authors report that: “Higher intakes of flavonols and…

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Ebola Virus and Immune Health

October 17, 2014 In this Livestream, Joe begins with discussing the fears of the Ebola Virus.  A deadly virus in 52-90% of cases, he discusses transmission, contagiousness, life of virus (airborne), and level of disease and begins with the conclusion that the fear Ebola is hype with regard to catching it.  The virus itself may…

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