Alpha-lipoic acid plays a very important role in the energy production centers of our cells (mitochondria). In recent years, clinical research has suggested that alpha-lipoic acid supplements may have a variety of potential health benefits, including a possible reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent laboratory research has also shown that alpha-lipoic acid...
 Health Report:    Obesity and the Complications of Diverticulosis (Diverticulitis & Bleeding) Obesity, Weight Loss & Urinary Incontinence “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS  Last Updated:  02/01/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does...
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health. EXERCISE & WEIGHT LOSS It’s no secret that our society is...
STATINS, DIABETES & STROKES It is difficult to write about the class of drugs known as statins without affecting an almost religious fervor for them amid the growing list of beneficial effects associated with the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. The statins were originally developed for their ability to block an...
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