Archive for January 2011

ADHD is related to Lewy Body Dementia

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

A study of 360 dementia patients (109 with Lewy Body Dementia and 251 with Alzheimer’s) and 149 healthy patients in Argentina has shown that adults with Attention-Deficit Disorder are three times more likely to develop Lewy Body Dementia….

 

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Dr. Petryk’s Thoughts: there are many similarities and over lapping phenomena in numerous brain based diseases and dysfunctions so more work is needed to gain a better understanding.

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A doctor [of chiropractic] has criticized the court ruling, saying it’s "dangerous to impose [immunizations] … when there is credible evidence they may do more harm than good.

 

Dr. Petryk’s

Thoughts: I have long told people that you need to make an informed choice and not a decision based on propaganda, lies and false assumptions that your child must be vaccinate to go to school or day care etc.

If you choose or choose not to vaccinate your child, you are protected. DON’T DO SOMETHING SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU THINK YOU HAVE TO. DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND THEN MAKE AN INFORMED DEISION!!!

How Diet Soda Causes Weight Gain

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Alzheimer’s Update

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

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A researcher has discovered that the deadly plaques of Alzheimer’s disease interact with certain cellular proteins to inhibit normal signals that maintain blood flow to the brain. Their findings could lead to new approaches to treat the dementia.

 

Dr. Petryk’s Thoughts: Keep your eyes open, we’re making progress.

What Time of the Day is Best for Exercise

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

The Morning is Best

A new study suggests that exercising in the morning, before eating, can significantly lessen the ill effects of a poor holiday diet.

Researchers recruited healthy, active young men and fed them a bad diet for six weeks. A group of them that exercised before breakfast gained almost no weight and showed no signs of insulin resistance. What’s more, they burned the fat they were taking in more efficiently

Dr. Petryk’s Comments:

Morning exercises has long been touted as the best time of the day and now there is research to support that premise.

In addition, you should remember that consuming drinks and foods high in sugar within the first hour after exercise has result is a net loss of the benefits gained from the exercise. Stay well hydrated but avoid the sugar for at least an hour.