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Apple Cider Vinegar, Forgotten Ancient Remedy: A Holy Grail for the Fountain of Youth
“Apple cider vinegar for the fountain of youth? You must be kidding!”, you may say. How about those new, exotic fruit drinks from Tibet, China or the Pacific islands? On the other hand, what about the old adages like “an apple a day keeps the doctor away?” And what of...
Acupuncture and Acupuncture Meridian Assessment: Journey to East by West
What is the difference between Acupuncture and Acupuncture Meridian Assessment? Acupuncture has been known for alleviating pain based on using therapeutic needles at specific acupuncture points. The acupuncture points have proven lower electrical resistance than the...
Cholesterol Therapy Based on Compromised Science: My Apology for Telling You the Truth
During a patient’s first visit, I frequently take them off their cholesterol lowering medications. I often hear them protest that, “My doctor said those medications are for my heart. I may get a heart attack if I stop the medications.” I have to apologize to my...
Heart Rate Variability Test: New Way of Evaluating Physical Fitness and Predicting Sudden Death Syndrome
Coauthor: Larisa Tereshchenko, MD, PhD Every so often we witness some of the most physically fit people die from a sudden, unexpected heart attack. What happened to those people who seem so physically fit and can run 20 miles or lift 300 lbs of weight? Why do they...
Acid Reflux and Rebellious Stomach: Killing the Messenger for Profit
Awareness of acid reflux and promotion of anti-acid medications have reached a new height for the public. This has been stimulated by clever commercial advertisements in the media and through medical educational promotions in major medical journals. Acid reflux has...
Hypertension: How to Silence the “Silent Killer”
Hypertension is one of the common medical disorders I see in my practice and in America. Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular problems later in life. It is often called the “Silent Killer.” Actually, hypertension is not a medical disease but is a...
RNA Based Nutrigenomic Therapy: New Treatment for Autism and Neurodegenerative Disease
By the year 2000, the Human Genome Project mapped out about 30,000 genes in Human DNA. DNA based genetic modulation therapy has become the new hope, the “magic bullet” for identifying genetic weak links and possible repair processes through genetic engineering. The...
Chest Pain Rituals: What is Chest Pain, Anyway?
What would you do if you’re over 50 years old and experience chest pain and shortness of breath in the middle of the night? This can be an extremely frightening experience. “Heart attack” is the first thing that may come to your mind. People over the age of 50 have...
Migraine Headache Puzzle: Migration of Headache Along the Meridians
Headache ranks among the top ten medical problems for visits to primary care physicians. In fact, headache is such a common medical problem that there is a new breed of “headache specialist” within the specialty of neurology. Headaches can be severe and disabling. The...
Chelation Therapy for Heavy Metal Toxicities Even When Least Suspected
EDTA chelation therapy has been approved by the federal Food and Drug administration (FDA) only for the removal of heavy metals from the body. State medical boards have been cracking down on alternative medical practitioners who use chelation therapy for other than...
Dr. Simon Yu, MD is a Board Certified Internist. He practices Internal Medicine with an emphasis on Integrative Medicine to use the best each has to offer. For more articles and information about integrative medicine, patient success stories, and Dr. Yu’s new book, AcciDental Blow Up in Medicine: Battle Plan for Your Life, visit his website at www.preventionandhealing.com or call Prevention and Healing, Inc., 314-432-7802. You can also attend a free monthly presentation and discussion on Integrative Medicine at his office on the second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm. Call to verify the date. Seating is limited, arrive early.