From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Childhood Physical Abuse Increases the Risk for Cancer

by Romeo Mariano, MD (June 26, 2009)

In a recent study, childhood physical abuse increased the risk of developing cancer by 40%. What are the potential mechanisms? Here are my thoughts:
Traumatic events such as childhood physical abuse may lead to chronic hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysregulation with low cortisol production. This is seen particularly in those suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder or [...]

Hormones and Lab Pointers

by Romeo Mariano, MD (June 20, 2009)

Some pointers from answering a recent post.

Optimizing Vitamin D May Improve Cognitive Performance

by Romeo Mariano, MD (June 10, 2009)

In a large study of 3369 men between the ages of 40-79, Vitamin D 25 OH levels correlated with psychomotor processing speed. Of interest is that the Vitamin D 25 OH concentration was 63 +/- 33 nmol/L. Cognitive dysfunction was most pronounced when Vitamin D 25 OH concentration was below 35 nmol/L.

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Depression leads to higher Hemoglobin A1c values in adolescents with Diabetes Type 1.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (June 9, 2009)

Depression leads to higher Hemoglobin A1c values in adolescents with Diabetes Type 1. Poor blood glucose monitoring is also associated with poor glycemic control and higher Hemoglobin A1c values.

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Prozac and Adrenal Fatigue

by Romeo Mariano, MD (June 7, 2009)

[QUOTE=chaos]Is it true a drug like Prozac can be used to help treat adrenal fatigue? how?[/QUOTE]
You have to first define the term “Adrenal Fatigue”. When you look at James Wilson ND’s book “Adrenal Fatigue - the 21st Century Stress Syndrome”, you will find that Adrenal Fatigue is his term for any Non-Addison’s Disease [...]

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Really struggling…please help

by Romeo Mariano, MD (June 6, 2009)

[QUOTE=Bigpete757] Could you please look at two threads I have started in this forum. I am currently overweight and in very poor health due to a few issues that you are familar with. I would appreciate any feedback on my situation.
SUMMARY:
25 y.o. male
6 feet tall, 300 pounds
Used anabolic steroids 6 years ago.
For the past 4 [...]

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