by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 29, 2013 | Joints & Bones
Even the most outrageous quacks sometimes end up as prophets when many years later, a scientific study supports theories that were previously scorned. An article from respected researchers in Berlin showed that cod liver oil helped to relieve pain and suffering in...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 29, 2013 | Joints & Bones
A study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in 2003 showed that Synvisc injections are as effective as steroid (cortisone) injections in controlling the pain of damaged cartilage in the knee. Synvisc costs about $5000,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 29, 2013 | Joints & Bones
The bones of your spine are separated by pads called discs. As you age, these discs dry out and become smaller. However, regular exercise compresses and relaxes these discs as you move up and down. This helps to keep the discs from shrinking and maintains your height....
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 29, 2013 | Joints & Bones
The ends of bones are soft, so they must be covered with a thick white gristle called cartilage. Many people suffer from knee pain because the cartilage is damaged. They may have osteoarthritis in which the cartilage wears away, or they may have damaged cartilage in...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 29, 2013 | Heart Health
Research shows that some beta blockers and diuretics that are prescribed to control high blood pressure can cause high blood sugar levels, weight gain, tiredness and impotence (American Journal of Hypertension 11: Oct 1998: 1244-1247; 1258-1265). Many people with high...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 29, 2013 | Heart Health
Most of the chemicals in your body and in your food are safe, but when many chemicals in your body and foods are oxidized and converted to their oxidized forms they become harmful. Cholesterol is pure and safe for arteries. Cholesterol in foods that was thought...
