NPR.org is reporting about a proposed new step by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Most hospitals are accredited by private organizations rather than the government. That means that statistics about things like medical mishaps, mixing up meds, or operating on the wrong body part found by these private organizations aren’t available to the general…
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A renowned and widely respected Harvard Psychologist Jerome Kagan is making some bold, counter-cultural claims about kids and ADHD. In an interview with Spiegel online, the influential psychologist was very blunt. About ADHD, he said: It is an invention. Every child who’s not doing well in school is sent to see a pediatrician, and the pediatrician…
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What in the world is an elimination diet? Isn’t every diet an elimination diet? You’d think, right? But no. An elimination diet (or food challenge test) is a specific diet you do for a period of time to help determine any food allergies or sensitivities. In general, they follow a simple pattern: Weeks 1 –…
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We’ve known for decades that ingesting lead is a very bad thing. It’s been linked to increased risk of dozens of disease states. The risk was so significant that lead based paint and painting have been outlawed. NPR is reporting today about yet another study focusing on children and lead exposure. The study followed 560…
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Not that we need another reason to enjoy a cup of coffee, but there are a BUNCH of studies now showing that drinking coffee has some effect on reducing your risk of various skin cancers! The most recent study followed over 500,000 people in Europe between the ages of 25-70 for nearly 20 years. During that…
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H. Pylolri (or helicobacter pylori) has proved to be a resilient, frustrating issue for many people. Modern medicine, in the form of stronger and stronger antibiotics, has been stumped as many patients find their symptoms returning soon after treatment ends. Greenmedinfo.com is reporting on some fantastic results from a new study using honey and black…
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Ever wondered what all of the different methods of connecting with Joe and his teach are? Well, here we go! RADIO SHOW Monday-Friday from 3-4PM EST: SiriusXM – Family Talk Channel 131 Pittsburgh, PA – WPIT 730 AM or 96.5 FM St. Louis, MO – KXFN AM 1380 (2-3 CST) Saturday – 8-9 AM EST…
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We’ve known for years about the adverse effects of excessive alcohol consumption, but a new study is giving us yet another reason to exercise moderation. The University College London began following nearly 4000 British government employees in 1985. Every few years, researchers would ask about their drinking habits. Beginning in 2007, they also measured arterial…
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Our urine color is a a great first-indicator of many things going on within our bodies. For most of us, it’s an indication of whether or not we’re drinking enough water, but that’s not the only thing it can tell us. If you see something odd or worrying in your urine, don’t ignore it! Check…
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A clinical trial from the Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Italy has successfully demonstrated that Red Yeast Rice is “effective, safe and well tolerated” in treating children with hypercholesterolemic (AKA – very high cholesterol). There are many reasons why a child (or adult) might have high cholesterol. Obesity, diet, diabetes and genetics are all shown…
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