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Relation of Stress and Heart Attack

 December 4, 2018

Have you ever really sat down and thought about what is real stress and how much do you have? What are the degrees of stress that you experience? Has it become a habit that we create stress in our lives? One of the most dangerous health hazards we can endure in our lives is stress. […]

Dangers Lurking in Leather

 December 3, 2018

Those enticing handbags, jackets, sofas and armchairs we view as we walk through the mall are normally made from genuine leather. Every car interior covets the new leather smell we all love. But, where is it that this leather comes from? Of course, we know most are from pigs, cows, snakes, buffalo, kangaroos and even […]

Dental Implant Reduces Infection Risk

 November 30, 2018

I recently read an interesting article written by Catharine Paddock, PhD on a dental implant that has a slow-release drug reservoir that reduces infection risk. In a laboratory test, the reservoir slowly released a strong antimicrobial agent and showed that the new implant could prevent and eliminate bacterial biofilms, which is a major cause of […]

What’s the Deal With Burdock Root

 November 29, 2018

Arctium, or better known as burdock, is a flowering plant that has been a major part of various cultures for more than hundreds of years. Its root is known in Japan as gobo and used in their cuisine. The North America Iroquois tribe dried and preserved the root for food during the winter. The burdock […]

Immunotherapy

 November 28, 2018

  Immunotherapy, sometimes called biologic therapy, has been a game changer for many types of cancer. This might actually improve your life and extend your years longer than with other treatments. With allergies, you might have gotten allergy shots. With each shot they provided a very small amount of the allergen, which was the thing […]

Toxic Teethers

 November 27, 2018

An industrial grade chemical used in epoxy resins, known as bisphenol A (BPA), is a protective lining of some food and beverage cans. They believe this makes a product safer and easier to use, but the chemical has actually demonstrated significant side effects that damage your health. This chemical was discovered in the 1890’s and […]

Causes of High White Blood Cell Count

 November 25, 2018

As I always tell our patients at New Hope Unlimited, our immune system is amazing! White blood cells are vital components of the blood. They fight infection and are essential for our health and well-being. A high white blood cell count may indicate an infection. The immune system is working to destroy the infection, and […]

Our Toxic Roads

 November 23, 2018

    The new coal-tar pavement or sealant that is laid on a driveway, street, parking or playground lot is something you’ve probably smelled many times. We have all wondered about the toxicity of the horrible smelling stuff. It is toxic as it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). A study recently released by the U.S. […]

What Causes Sleepiness When Ill?

 November 20, 2018

Every time a human or an animal is sick, they become fatigued and sleepy. Researchers are using a microscopic roundworm that’s providing an explanation of how that all occurs. According to a study from the researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, they reveal, by a study published in eLife, […]

Importance of Location of Colon Cancer

 November 18, 2018

  Robert Preidt recently submitted an article on the importance of where your colon cancer is located. This can affect a patient’s chances for survival, according to a new report. There are so-called left-sided and right-sided colon cancers, and an oncologist who reviewed the findings explains. Dr. David Bernstein, chief of hepatology at Northwell Health […]