May 13, 2013
When the new Alzheimer s drug bapineuzumab was first introduced, the headlines read,
Bapineuzumab Results Encouraging. However, the most recent study found that the drug provided no benefit to 1,300 subjects who lacked a gene that is associated with Alzheimer...
May 6, 2013
Question: I have prostatitis. Are there specific supplements that I can take to get rid of this problem instead of taking antibiotics?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
Prostatitis is swelling of the prostate gland that results from inflammation. Infections can be the underlying...
Apr 29, 2013
Question: What do you recommend for those of us with osteoporosis?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. One of the most commonly used treatments for this condition is a class of drugs called...
Apr 22, 2013
A study reported in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2013) sought to quantify the cost burden imposed by testosterone deficiency in men.
After examining six national databases, scientists estimated that testosterone deficiency was affecting 13.4 percent of...
Apr 15, 2013
Question: What protocol would you advise for an holistic approach to brain cancer?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
Unfortunately, conventional medicine has not made much progress in treating many different
brain cancers. However, there are natural therapies that may help.
The...
Apr 8, 2013
Question: My husband has problems sleeping at night. He uses medications but it leaves him groggy the next morning. Is there a natural therapy to improve sleep?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
Sleeping medications can help, but they should only be used for the shortest time...
Apr 2, 2013
Question: What causes restless leg syndrome? What can I do about it?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder in which patients feel discomfort or pain in the body. Most of the discomfort occurs in the legs. Patients suffering from restless...
Mar 25, 2013
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is used to make polycarbonate resin, a component of many plastics including food and beverage containers. Scientists recently examined the association between BPA concentration and body mass outcomes in children, and published...