Dr. Patrick Massey
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Resveratrol is one of many food compounds that can stave off diseaseMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - "Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness" (Edward Stanley, English politician and author, 1826-1893). The...
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What a daily multivitamin does for your DNAMay 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Does taking a daily multivitamin result in better health and longevity? About two years ago, one of my articles described a study correlating the length of a person's DN...
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How garlic and onions help your heartApr 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Last week, I gave a community lecture at the Elk Grove Park District. The topic was nature and health. I described how many of the chronic diseases that afflict us today...
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Even those chips carry some riskApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Could eating an extra large bag of potato chips increase your risk of heart disease? Recent research has shown that a diet of fried potato chips increases blood markers ...
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Vitamin D supplements necessaryFeb 22, 2009 10:00 pm - Clinical medicine is beginning to realize the importance of good nutrition in health. Over the past month, I have given three lectures to physicians and health care prov...
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Soy supplementation may help through menopauseFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - Hot flashes, muscle pain and vaginal dryness are all symptoms of menopause. Although the traditional medical approach for treating menopause-related symptoms is to presc...
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Hibiscus tea may be perfect remedy after stressful dayJan 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Although flowering plants are beautiful, nature is famous for multitasking and so many of these also have potent medicinal properties. The hibiscus is one example. Medic...
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Mushrooms not just good, they're good for youDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Over the past decade, the use of mushrooms as a food as well as a dietary supplement has increased. Mushrooms contain a number of compounds that have a positive effect o...
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Singing the praises of vitamin C - if used rightNov 30, 2008 10:00 pm - "Doctor, should I take vitamin C during the cold and flu season?" If you were to ask 10 doctors this question, you might get 12 different answers. There is substantial m...
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Eat your veggies, get good grades - here's the proofNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Can food and vitamins improve academic performance in children? The answer is yes. In two recent clinical trials, consuming fruits and vegetables as well as a multivitam...