Why Is Folate Needed For Strong Bones? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney When most people think of the nutrients required to build strong bones, they just think of calcium and vitamin D. This is understandable because these two nutrients are essential for building healthy bone. But in reality “it takes a village” to build strong bones. The bone matrix ...
The Influence Of Genetics And Diet On Type 2 Diabetes Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Does it ever feel like you have drawn the short straw? Everyone in your family has succumbed to heart disease, diabetes, or cancer at a young age. Are you doomed to the same fate? You ordered a DNA test. It sounded like fun. But when ...
What Is The Truth About Olive Oil And You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You may have seen headlines claiming that olive oil doesn’t deserve its “health halo”. It isn’t as healthy as many experts have claimed. It is overrated. These headlines aren’t referring to the scandalous practice of selling “extra virgin” olive oil that contains cheaper oils. That ...
Or Is It Something Else? Treatment For Wrist Pain Masquerading As Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 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 ...
Why Are Plant-Based Diets Healthy? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Unless you are like Rip van Winkle and have been asleep for the past 30 years, you have probably heard that plant-based diets are good for you. In fact, that advice is sound. It is based on multiple long-term studies. But you may still be hesitant to make the ...
What Does This Study Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Should you avoid calcium supplements because they increase your risk of heart disease? Some headlines and blog posts would have you believe that. You may have been told that by your doctor. But is it true? Unfortunately, this is another example of the swinging pendulum that we ...
Why Do Clinical Studies Disagree? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Six weeks ago, the title of my “Health Tips From the Professor” article was, “Are Omega-3 Supplements Safe?” That’s because I was reviewing a study that claimed long-term use of omega-3 supplements increased the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke. And it had led to headlines like, “Omega-3 ...
Treatment For The Flexor Digitorum and Hallucis Muscles Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney The snowbirds are long gone! The plus is that it’s easier to get into restaurants, and the roads aren’t as crowded. Of course, the minus is the weather. August is the hottest month of the year. August is ...
Which Diets Are Best For Your Health? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Is it hot enough yet? I’m not going to take a stand in the global warming debate. But I will say this summer has been extraordinarily hot – even for North Carolina. So, what can we do about it? I will list some options below. But with ...
What Does It Take to Build Muscle in Your 80s? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney As we age it becomes harder to build muscle, so we start to lose muscle mass and strength, a physiological process called sarcopenia. In last week’s issue of “Health Tips From the Professor” I shared studies showing it was possible to slow, and ...