Compiled by Sarah A LoBisco, NDAnother Stress Busting Tip- MusicLast week, I discussed the negative impact of excess stress on health and provided some solutions to counter its effects. Besides meditation, chocolate, and social support, listening to music can remedy...
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Fight Stress with Pleasure!
My latest blog at https://dr-lobisco.com/stressed-out/ discusses the mind-body connection of stress and physical health. I highlighted one way to modulate the stress effect with mediation.Below are more examples and excerpts on how to manage the stress response:Laughing Decreases Stress (Am...
An Excuse to Drink Coffee, Healthy Meat, and More…..
March 2012 Top Reads Throughout every month, I gather highlights of interesting health stories to post on my webpage. The result is a monthly posting of "Top Reads" that summarizes, in an easy to read format, the most recent and...
Controversy # 2 – To Soy or Not to Soy?
My latest blog discusses the road blocks to eating healthy in our modern society. It's hard to deny that one of the main contributors to our obesity epidemic is the increased consumption of over-processed sugary carbohydrates. Still, it's hard to...
The Statin-Cholesterol Controversy Continues
New Labeling on This Popular Class of Cholesterol Medication Sparks Hot debate in MedicineBy Sarah LoBisco, NDIn February, the FDA issued a change to the labels of various statin medications. These changes included:1. A warning of increased Hemoglobin A1c levels...
The Problem with Killing Bugs
The problem with antibiotic resistance and the inefficiency of treatment of "superbugs" continues to make headlines in various medical journals. One solution has been a rush to create stronger antibiotics to these mighty pathogens that are resistant to last year's...
The Lyme Paradox and Fun Facts on Weight Loss
The Lyme Paradox:There are various philosophies with Lyme. One international Lyme expert, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, was recently interviewed by integrative Osteopathic Doctor and whistle blower, Dr. Mercola. I have much admiration for both of these physicians and listened to the...
Calcium Supplementation for Women- Does it really stand the test for bone health or heart health?
2012 TOP READS ARE POSTED! Here are some of the most not to miss highlights for this month: 1. A continued discussion from last week's blog on breast health including an abstract about the sensitivity of mammograms in breast cancer...