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- July Mindful Meditation Series June 7, 2018
To my Patients and Friends,
Matrix Personalized Medicine LLC is proud to announce our first introductory Mindfulness Meditation series.
Practicing mindfulness on a regular basis can bring improvements in both physical and psychological symptoms as well as positive changes in health, attitudes, and behaviors.
Mindfulness improves well-being
Being mindful makes ... Continue Reading - Newsletter 06/01/18 – An Ounce of Prevention… June 7, 2018
To My Patients and Friends,
Here’s a summary of some of this week’s medical news… enjoy!
Shingles increases stroke risk
According to a study recently presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, the risk of stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack, or mini-stroke) is significantly increased during the period surrounding a diagnosis of ... Continue Reading
- Newsletter 05/24/18 – Breathe, Don’t Inhale May 24, 2018
To My Patients and Friends,
Here’s the news of the week… enjoy!
An avoidable side effect
Although antibiotics play an important role in treating infections, they have downsides. Pseudomembranous colitis is a life-threatening form of diarrhea caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile, or C. diff. Each year, C. diff accounts for almost half a million infections in the ... Continue Reading
- Newsletter 05/18/18 – Polyps, Parenting and Pounding Headaches May 21, 2018
To My Patients and Friends,
I thought you might find these latest medical news topics of interest.
Also: you may recall that in a recent email, I inquired about interest in a mindfulness meditation series. I’m putting the pieces in place, and I’d like to get a sense my patients as to the best timing for the ... Continue Reading
- Newsletter 05/11/18 – Getting Comfortable in your Genes? May 17, 2018
To My Patients and Friends,
This week’s medical news touches on some important topics, including genetic testing in patients diagnosed with breast cancer, prevention of a common form of liver disease, a surprisingly simple way to reduce stroke risk in patients with certain vitamin deficiencies, and a potentially life-changing blood test… so happy reading!
What it means ... Continue Reading
- Newsletter 04/27/18 – Medical New Updates for the Week May 17, 2018
To My Patients and Friends,
This was another busy week for medical researchers. Here are the highlights… I hope you find them helpful. Feel free to pass them along to friends and loved ones.
A prescription medication side effect you should bear in mind (pardon the pun)
A new study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal ... Continue Reading
- Newsletter 04/19/18 – Slurp, sleep, schlep, repeat May 17, 2018
To My Patients and Friends,
Here are some of the latest highlights from the medical journals. Lots to report… I’ve tried to keep it brief and have selected the most relevant topics. Enjoy!
Sweet dreams
According to a recent study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, just one night of poor sleep can increase ... Continue Reading - Newsletter 04/17/18 – Sniff the Rubbing Alcohol but don’t Drink the Kool-Aid! May 16, 2018
To My Patients and Friends,
Here’s a handy tool to pull from your home remedy kit the next time you’re stricken with a stomach bug. A recent study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine confirms what emergency doctors have known for years: a few sniffs of a cotton ball or pad soaked with rubbing ... Continue Reading
- Newsletter 04/13/18 – BP, BBQ and Z-Packs May 16, 2018
To My Patients,
These articles just popped up on the radar, and I though many of you might find them helpful (and perhaps a bit entertaining).
For anyone who has a history of high blood pressure, this important article explains why regularly checking your BP at home can be important.
And at the risk of being a ... Continue Reading
- The Enemy Within: Autoimmune Disease is on the Rise January 16, 2018
A condition that is thought to have tripled in prevalence over the last 50 years, impacting over 23 million people, could justifiably be seen as an epidemic, or at least, a growing ... Continue Reading