Dr. Patrick Massey
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Promising coronavirus research looks at elderberryMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - 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-19Mar 28, 2020 6:00 am - 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 painFeb 15, 2020 6:00 am - 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'tFeb 02, 2020 5:00 am - 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 seriouslyDec 14, 2019 4:00 am - 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 riskNov 23, 2019 5:00 am - 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?Nov 02, 2019 11:00 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?Sep 22, 2019 7:30 am - 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?Aug 31, 2019 7:00 am - 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?Aug 10, 2019 7:30 am - 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...