January 2011

WHAT’S HOT IN DIABETES: EXCITING RESEARCH OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

Exciting research indicates that one of the  otentially treatable risks markers are present in diabetes. Atherosclerosis is now recognized as an inflammatory disease, and the plasma level c-reactive protein (CRP), as determined by a highly sensitive new assay, has proven to be a cardiovascular risk marker. Studies are underway to determine if drugs which lower [...]

ARTHRITIS AND DRINKING WATER: TEN BEST SUGGESTIONS TO BE WA

TER-WISEThe wisdom of using proper water habits has been shown throughout this chapter. By now, arthritics should be ready to accept some helpful recommendations. Your recovery from arthritis might depend on how well you follow a correct water regime. For easy reference, and to summarise the leading requirements, here is a basic set of ten [...]

IF YOUR CHILD WITH ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER) IS BEGGING YOU FOR A PET

Q: Our nine-year-old son is begging us for a dog, but my husband and I are concerned that his ADHD makes him a poor candidate to own a pet. Should we risk it or wait until he’s older? A: The answer to your question depends on your son’s maturity level and how his ADHD most [...]