Dr. Patrick Massey
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Promising coronavirus research looks at elderberryApr 14, 2021 10:22 pm - Over the past few months our ability to successfully combat COVID-19 with medications has been disappointing. There was some early hope with hydroxychloroquine and azith...
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There are many myths about COVID-19Apr 14, 2021 10:26 pm - Many of my patients have asked me if any alternative therapies are effective against COVID-19. Given the lack of effective medications and therapies in traditional medic...
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Tai chi may help relieve lower back painApr 14, 2021 10:26 pm - Can the practice of an ancient Chinese martial art, tai chi, be beneficial for the treatment of low back pain in the elderly? Medical research says that it may be valuab...
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Focus on what you eat more than what you don'tApr 14, 2021 10:27 pm - Over the years there has been constantly changing opinions on what is the healthiest diet plan. When I was in medical school, it was simply “eat three square meals per d...
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Low blood pressure is a risk and should be taken seriouslyApr 14, 2021 10:27 pm - We all know that high blood pressure increases the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke but rarely is information presented on the risks of low blood pressure. A n...
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Low levels of vitamin D may raise breast cancer riskApr 14, 2021 10:28 pm - One recent medical discovery is that low vitamin D levels are a risk factor for breast cancer. Earlier research on vitamin D and breast cancer was mixed. Some studies su...
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Is soda a risk worth choosing?Apr 14, 2021 10:28 pm - It can be said, with confidence, that certain foods, in excess, increase the risk of illness and even death. As an example, a diet rich in bad fats is a strong prognosti...
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Does eating organic produce reduce risk of cancer?Apr 14, 2021 10:30 pm - Although there is robust medical research indicating that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of many types of cancer, there is little i...
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Could treating bowel issues improve autism symptoms?Apr 14, 2021 10:31 pm - Medical research is suggesting that there is a strong correlation between autism and bowel dysfunction. Indeed, bowel problems are the most common co-morbidity found in...
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Are some sources of fiber better than others?Apr 14, 2021 10:31 pm - It is well-known that dietary fiber can reduce risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and a number of other chronic medical conditions. Do all s...