Medications and Nutrients- by Dr. Louden Metformin (Glucophage), a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and PCOS can cause deficiencies in B12 and Folic Acid. An increase in homocysteine, a toxic metabolite, may occur in those people taking this medication. Animals given homocysteine develop atherosclerosis and humans who have a genetic defect preventing the metabolism of homocysteine die from early development of atherosclerosis. Supplementation with B12 and folate can reduce homocysteine levels. Symptoms...

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Memory- keeping those neurons humming- by Dr. Michael Kane My mom's death almost ten years ago due to complications from Alzheimer's left me determined to not have the same fate. The slow deterioration of her cognitive ability was a nightmare for all who witnessed her decline. In avoiding a similar fate, there are many life style changes that can alter the factors that contribute to dementia or other neurological illnesses. In the neurological literature...

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Anxiety Treatment Options Dr. Michael Kane It might be a sign of the times or a coincidence, but the number of patients who have listed anxiety as a chief health concern seems to be much more frequent of late. There are some patients that have been to their physicians first and have been given a prescription for either a seratonin- re-uptake inhibitor like zoloft, prozac or a benzodiazapam drug like xanax . I am...

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  THE CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR HEALTH NATURAL HEALTH LECTURE SERIES   An educational, natural medicine lecture series. Center physicians will discuss and give practical information on the following topics.  The focus of the lecture will be on natural medicines and therapeutics, cost effective therapies, and drug and surgery-free solutions to common health-care concerns.     AGE GRACEFULLY                                         Develop a health-promoting maintenance program to ensure long-term vitality   ALLERGY RELIEF                                           Treating seasonal, chronic, and acute allergies &...

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