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The Dangerous Myth of Opioid Addiction

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Trying to reduce the pain of my patients plays a major role in my day-to-day life as a doctor. When I was in training, there was a big debate going on: Should a doctor prescribe an opioid for non-cancer pain? The answer was Never! In other words, no matter where a patient’s pain was coming from or how severe, unless he or she was suffering Read More

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Disappointments With Testosterone

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For 80 (!) years physicians have prescribed testosterone to men without being certain if it actually had any effect other than raising testosterone levels. The only FDA-approved indication for testosterone is pathological hypogonadism, in which there’s an actual disorder of the male reproductive system that results in the body not producing enough testosterone. Examples are testicular damage from mumps, a genetic condition called Klinefelter syndrome, Read More

Posted in Aging, Alternative Therapies, Big Pharma Evils, Blog, Bone Health, Cardiovascular Health, D, Healthy Lifestyle, Knowledge Base, Men's Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, & Herbal Remedies, Sexual Health, Thyroid, Adrenal, & Sex Hormone Issues, Weight Issues Tagged with: , , , , , ,

Pre-Diabetes: What It Is And What To Do

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Most physicians, myself included, jot a personal comment on a patient’s lab tests. My favorite is “Everything’s excellent!” which can be typed quickly and concentrates good news into two words that I hope trigger a smile. According to a recent New York Times article, doctors are writing the sentence “Your tests show you’re now in the range of pre-diabetes” more often than ever. “Pre-diabetes” means Read More

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Dr. E Has A Near-Death Moment and Experiences The Healthcare System For Himself

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Since I’ve written more than 1000 of these Health Tips over the years, you may not have noticed you’ve been reading re-runs this past month. Although I try to keep us both away from doctors and hospitals as much as possible, sometimes you’ve just got to bite the bullet, turn yourself over to someone else’s expertise, and hope for the best. Obviously, since I’m writing Read More

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Do We Actually Need More Malpractice Attorneys?

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Although doctors still stiffen visibly in the presence of the word “malpractice,” today fewer cases than ever are filed. Over the past 20 years, instead of settling claims quickly, malpractice insurance companies fought back. This turned the tide as fewer and fewer cases ruled in favor of the plaintiff. Malpractice attorneys, paid on a contingency basis, receive fees only if they win. Lose a case Read More

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10-Day Detoxification Workshop-February 2016

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Monday, February 8 (initial) Monday, February 22 (follow up) 5:30pm-7:00pm If you have been have been diagnosed at WholeHealth Chicago with fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, weight gain, hormone imbalances, or nutritional deficiencies, we invite you to join us at a small-group program for the Clear Change Detoxification Workshop. The Clear Change Program enhances the body’s natural metabolic detoxification process while providing adequate fuel for both cleansing and other Read More

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Depression, Anxiety, Probiotics, and Camel’s Milk

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Most thoughtful people who take medication for depression, anxiety, or both do so with  mixed emotions. The symptoms of these conditions can be pretty horrible, and when you’re tossed a life preserver in the form of an effective prescription med, you’re thankful to be living at a time when they’re are available. Of course, good things like symptom relief rarely come without a price. While Read More

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Doctors Warn of New Dangers From…

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It must be tough out there, being an intelligent person trying to keep track of what’s good for you and what’s not. Virtually every time I open a newspaper or see the news on TV or online, someone, somewhere, is issuing a new health warning. But really, how “dangerous” are these warnings and just how reliable are they? Health warnings are similar to the Whack-A-Mole Read More

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Depression, Inflammation, and You

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Posted 11/03/2014 You might not immediately think conditions as apparently disparate as depression and inflammation could be linked. Right up front, let me say if you’ve got a history of depression or anxiety, you’re not alone. With 11% of Americans over age ten taking antidepressants daily, we can probably triple that percentage to estimate the number who have depression or anxiety but aren’t taking medication. Read More

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The Dragon’s Way Program Returns to WHC-September 2014

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Lose Weight and Reduce Stress Naturally with the Dragon’s Way® 6-week class begins Monday, September 8th at 7:00 pm Cost: $199 (returning students: $75) The Dragon’s Way® is a six-week weight loss and stress management program based on ancient energy practices designed to re-balance and revitalize the body. Rebuild your health, lose weight, learn a great life-long self-care practice, drop the guilt, and have fun Read More

Posted in Blog, D, Knowledge Base, Seminars, Weight Issues, Workshops

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Late Fall is the natural transition from our vibrant summer and harvest season, to a cooler and quieter time of year. While this transition is necessary for the natural world and ourselves, the shorter daylight hours and longer nights can have unique and challenging effects on many of us.

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