These Alternative Approach and Monthly Minute columns reflect the professional opinion of Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D., on a variety of natural health topics. Dr. Massey is Medical Director, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Alexian Brothers Hospital Network, in Elk Grove Village IL. Learn more about his ALT-MED Health & Wellness Center at www.alt-med.org.
By Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Although the Mediterranean diet may be more expensive than eating fast foods or heavily processed foods, the benefits in health and well-being and cost savings far outweigh any disadvantages. After a 7 year study of 7,000 participants in 3 groups: 1. Reduced fat in diet 2. Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil 3. Mediterranean diet with mixed nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds), the Mediterranean diets had a significant 30% reduction in heart attack and stroke compared to the group that was only counseled on reducing fat in their diet. Posted March 18, 2013. Read more »
By Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D., February 18, 2013. In a recent study, phosphatidylserine was found to benefit individuals who respond strongly to stress. Posted February 19, 2013. Read more »
By Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D., February 4, 2013. Regular stress reduction is an absolute necessity and there is no quick cure. It takes daily practice for a lifetime of good health. Stress is implicated in 60 to 90% of all illnesses. Posted February 12, 2013. Read more »
By Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Medical research has shown that physical exercise not only reduces the need for medication, but in some cases may reverse type II diabetes. Medical research has shown that physical exercise not only reduces the need for medication, but in some cases may reverse type II diabetes. Posted January 22, 2013. Read more »
By Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent medical study found that massage was significantly better than the usual medical care in reducing the pain and loss of function associated with knee arthritis or osteoarthritis. Posted December 10, 2012. Read more »
By Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. The results of “Chelation Therapy” clinical trials. In the TACT study there was a statistically significant improvement in death, heart attack, and stroke among patients getting chelation therapy. Posted November 28, 2012. Read more »
By Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study showed that higher blood levels of vitamin B6 in postmenopausal women significantly reduced the risk of developing breast cancer. Posted November 2, 2012. Read more »
By Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Concierge medicine is a business model where a limited number of patients pay a monthly or annual fee to belong to a medical practice. Posted October 5, 2012 Read more »
By Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Some preliminary research suggests that the practice of tai chi may affect our very DNA promoting longer life. Posted September 17, 2012. Read more »
By Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study suggests that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for mild to moderate depression. A recent study in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry suggests that acupuncture, as a stand-alone therapy, may be quite effective for mild to moderate depression. Posted September 4, 2012. Read more »
