Published July 24, 2009

How a good night's sleep can treat cancer

A good night’s sleep is good for you. It can help treat all sorts of conditions from stress to heart problems. But new research is showing it’s not simply sleep alone that heals. It’s something that your body produces to help you sleep. That’s right, our old friend, melatonin!

Melatonin is a hormone your pineal gland makes at night to help you sleep. Many people have used melatonin to successfully treat their insomnia. But now we know that it’s also one of the most powerful immune modulators known. In fact, there have been a plethora of published studies showing extended survival times in patients with terminal cancer. Here’s the proof:

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Published July 23, 2009

Why high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety can cause memory problems

If you have high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, or any other illness, it could easily lead to memory loss. However, it’s not the disease itself that will affect your memory. It’s the drugs you take to treat your illness.

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Published July 22, 2009

Are your prescription drugs really drugs?

What would you do if you found out the prescription you just received from your doctor was just a simple sugar pill? Or what if your doctor prescribed a drug for you that has nothing to do with your condition? Well, there’s a 50% chance your doctor has done exactly that.

A new study found that half of the doctors in the U.S. prescribe placebos. In the study, researchers randomly selected 679 internists and rheumatologists from a national list. They asked them about their placebo prescribing practices. Fifty percent of the doctors said they prescribed placebos. While your doctor may not have done this to you, he could have done it to someone else. And he might do it to you in the future.

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