Dr. Patrick Massey
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Concierge medicine has its pros and consOct 01, 2012 6:00 am - Would you pay an additional $1,000 or $2,000 per year to have unlimited access to your doctor, office visits that last over an hour and an individualized medical approac...
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Practicing tai chi may promote a longer lifeSep 24, 2012 6:50 am - It is a well-known fact that exercise is beneficial for health, but can exercise help you live longer? Some preliminary research suggests that the practice of tai chi ma...
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Acupuncture another option when facing depressionSep 03, 2012 10:10 am - Last week, I had an interesting discussion with several friends. The topic was “depression.” The questions asked were do antidepressants really work, what are the altern...
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Try to limit your exposure to chemicals in environmentAug 13, 2012 6:00 am - Recently I gave a lecture at one of my favorite cancer support organizations, the Wellness Place in Palatine. The topic focused on the increasing influence of chemicals ...
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Underactive thyroid may mimic symptoms of agingJul 23, 2012 6:26 am - Fatigue, weight gain, hair loss and decreases in memory are, for many people, attributed to symptoms of aging. However, aging may not be the cause. These symptoms may be...
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Probiotics may help offset drug-associated diarrheaJul 09, 2012 6:00 am - Bacteria-killing antibiotics have proved to be a friend to mankind, saving countless millions of people worldwide. However, not all bacteria are pathogenic and antibioti...
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Supplements may lower effects of chronic stressJun 25, 2012 2:50 pm - In my opinion, chronic stress is the No. 1 health problem in the United States today. In our modern society, everyone is under some level of stress. Chronic stress is a ...
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Diet, exercise can ease impact of knee arthritisJun 11, 2012 6:00 am - Osteoarthritis of the knee is an increasingly common pain condition that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. Knee OA is a common cause of disabi...
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Fish oil may reduce weight loss during chemotherapyMay 30, 2012 7:38 am - Last week, I gave a lecture for the American Lung Association and the topic was alternative therapies for treating lung cancer. In preparing for the lecture, I explored...
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It's worthwhile to limit exposure to BPAMay 14, 2012 6:01 am - Can a chemical, bisphenol A, lining the cans of many canned foods, increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes? According to two large medical studies, the answer is...