Dr. Patrick Massey
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Some foods, exercise may help lower inflammationApr 14, 2021 10:32 pm - What does arthritis, heart disease, cancer and chronic pain all have in common? All involve a chronic inflammatory response that ultimately result in the elevation of on...
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Cannabis may ease pain from fibromyalgia, study saysApr 14, 2021 10:33 pm - As of January 1, 2020, cannabis will be legal in Illinois. Although there are differing opinions as to whether this is a good thing or not, recent research is demonstra...
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Herb shows promise in helping with prostate issuesApr 14, 2021 10:32 pm - Most men as they age will experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Indeed, the symptoms of BPH are among the most common...
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Sunlight, nature prove soothing both in hospital and at homeApr 14, 2021 10:34 pm - Can the design of the physical space of your home and work contribute to your health? Taking a cue from hospital room design, the answer is a resounding yes. Early res...
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What is digestion resistant starch?Apr 14, 2021 10:35 pm - I am a very fortunate physician. Often my patients will present me with something new in health and healing. Two weeks ago, a patient introduced me to the concept of d...
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Supplementation with iodine linked to thyroiditis, studies showApr 14, 2021 10:35 pm - Over the past several months I have seen a number of patients who have been diagnosed as having the autoimmune illness known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. All of them had ...
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Supplements, diet changes can help with rheumatoid arthritisApr 14, 2021 10:36 pm - Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune disease affecting about 1 percent of the population. Although tremendous improvements in treating RA have been m...
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Changing your diet can help with reflux diseaseApr 14, 2021 10:36 pm - One of the more common medical conditions in the industrialized world is gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Almost two in 10 people have symptoms of GERD. It is ...
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The effects of chronic stress can damage your bodyApr 14, 2021 10:37 pm - Almost all of my adult patients mention that their stress and fatigue are significant. Given the current state of stress in our lives, who could blame them? Many are d...
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Study shows benefits of vitamin C in treating cancerApr 14, 2021 10:37 pm - Does vitamin C have a role in the treatment of cancer? The answer may be yes. Although the use of intravenous vitamin C by those with a diagnosis of cancer is considered...