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IN THE NEWS: THE FACTS ABOUT LOW TESTOSTERONE THERAPY Amid the constant controversy and headlines, truths about testosterone – and more specifically testosterone therapy – are hard to decipher. In men, testosterone is thought to regulate some of the following functions: • Sex drive • Bone mass • Fat distribution • Muscle and strength • Red blood cell production • Sperm production. Growing concern about the side effects of these therapies, following findings of several notable studies, has prompted many doctors and the government to take a step back and reevaluate the safety of such treatment. It is warranted that the FDA is investigating the risk of cardiovascular injury, stroke and death in men exposed to FDA-approved testosterone products following medical study findings. Patients and physicians alike need to be aware that once you start therapy, you suppress your own production of testosterone and injections become a lifetime commitment. ASK ABOUT A NATURAL APPROACH
WELLNESS: THE HEALING EFFECTS OF NATURE (Finnish Forest Research Institute)Many studies show that after stressful or concentration-demanding situations, people recover faster and better in natural environments than in urban settings. Blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the level of "stress hormones" all decrease faster in natural settings. Depression, anger and aggressiveness are reduced in green environments and ADHD symptoms in children reduce when they play in green settings. Forest visits may also strengthen our immune system by increasing the activity and number of natural killer cells that destroy cancer cells.
CONDITION OF THE WEEK: ARTHRITIS-there can be many different causes for arthritis but one of the most common is friction due to joint misalignment. When the joints of the spine are out of alignment mechanical friction can have a local effect but the irritation on the nerves that exit between those joints can cause inflammation in the joints those nerves supply like in the arms or legs. There are many dietary reasons for arthritis including imbalances that cause inflammation chemistry or mineral deficiencies and certain food allergies can also be a cause. Stresses to the immune system from viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms can produce arthritis plus if the immune system is out of balance the body can attack its own tissues: for instance joints. Fish oils like salmon oil or cod liver oil can be a very effective treatment in a lot of cases. So if you suffer from arthritis a combination of chiropractic adjustments, detoxification, and targeted nutrition can get to the roots of the cause.
FUNNY BONE :A new report claims that posing with a dog in your online dating profile makes you more desirable — and posing with a cat means you're going to die alone.