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Lifestyle changes may help protect against COVID-19

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Aug 22, 2021 8:35 AM - Eating vegetables and drinking more coffee is not a substitute for COVID-19 vaccines, social distancing and the proper wearing of masks. However, every little bit helps.
Focus on diet, stress, sleep, exercise to improve IBS

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
May 23, 2021 7:00 AM - IBS does not have to be a permanent condition. A healthy bowel is resistant to developing IBS.
Antibiotics need further study in cancer treatments

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:17 PM - Recent medical studies have shown cancer stem cells seem to be sensitive to common antibiotics and some dietary supplements, such as vitamin C. Using these in combination with cancer therapies, the cancer's ability to metastasize may be reduced by as much as 90%.
Low dose of drug may help fibromyalgia patients

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:18 PM - Years ago, I began to treat therapy-resistant fibromyalgia patients with a drug used primarily for withdrawal, naltrexone. At a low dose, it reduced pain and increased function.
More research needed on 'super foods'

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:19 PM - There have been claims that resistant starch is a "super food," offering many health benefits. Some claims have reasonable medical research to support them, while other claims are not supported by the medical studies.
COVID vaccine will be different from common vaccines

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:19 PM - The pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech have announced their vaccine is 90% protective against the COVID-19 virus in phase 3 trials. This is great news because this pandemic is not going to end until enough of the population is immune to the virus.
Vitamin C linked to virility, better overall health in men

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:20 PM - Male fertility rates in the United States have been steadily decreasing over the past decade. Medical research has shown that under stressful conditions, sperm quality and quantity may be improved by regular consumption of vitamin C.
Resveratrol in food may protect heart, brain and fight cancer

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:21 PM - Foods are more than calories, fat and protein. Many contain bioactive compounds that are important for our overall health. A case in point is resveratrol.
Vitamin D may offer some protection against coronavirus

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:21 PM - Early on in this pandemic there was some research suggesting vitamin D deficiency increased the risk and severity of COVID infection. Conversely, robust vitamin D levels offered some protection from infection and may reduce the risk of serious complications. A recent medical study from Israel adds credence to vitamin D being protective.
Constant worry may negatively impact brain health

By Patrick Massey, M.D.
Apr 14, 2021 10:22 PM - Is it possible to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by changing the quality of our thoughts? One medical study has demonstrated that people who repetitively have negative thoughts are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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