Wish Comes True for 13-Year-Old Richmond Hill Cancer Survivor
By Guest Column Friday, June 18, 2010
Toronto, ON (June 18, 2010) – One young boy’s dream will come true on Sunday, July 4th, thanks to the generosity of XanGo and The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.
Tests For Men And Women That Cause Huge TroublesBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, May 30, 2010
It’s been aptly said that, “All would be well if there were no “Buts”. Today, 20th century medicine has provided us with many positive advantages. But it’s also given us some minor and a few major “Buts”. Recently, two separate reports show why it’s so difficult for medical consumers and doctors to make the right decisions due to conflicting evidence.
A Burping Volcano Stranded Me in EnglandBy Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, May 10, 2010
It’s been said that, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” How true! I recently planned to attend medical meetings in England, and Switzerland. I never reached Switzerland. A volcano in Iceland spewed ash all over Europe for nine days. No planes flew. But I didn’t spend all my time sulking in English pubs. So here’s what I learned.
Ashitaba Chalcones Show Efficacy in Battling Visceral FatBy Guest Column Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Japan Bio Science Laboratory
JBSL-USA has announced the results of a clinical study showing compelling weight loss effects of its Ashitaba Chalcone Powder.
In the randomized, double-blind, parallel group study, 26 slightly obese male and female patients with BMI between 25 and 30 took 200 mg day of Ashitaba Chalcone as an active ingredient after dinner for eight weeks. The patients were measured by CT Scan (total, visceral and subcutaneous fat areas), weight, waist and hip. After the eight weeks, the researchers observed a marked reduction in the visceral and subcutaneous fat, as well as in weight, and waist and hip ratio. The noted that the rate of change in visceral fat was greater than that of the subcutaneous fat, and attributed this to the fat-burning promotion and fat accumulation-inhibition effects of the ingredient.
Green Tea Extract May Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’sBy Guest Column Wednesday, April 7, 2010
TORONTO — Long known to be beneficial in heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, now a new study finds that a specific green tea extract may delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A. Holliday & Company’s “Teawell 50,” is a 50 percent pure extraction of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) — a flavonoid which is the most potent of four major catechins found in green tea.
Is It Safer To Sleep With A Cow Or A Bat?
By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, March 29, 2010
“I’m sure something is flying around my room!” I complained to my parents one night many years ago. But when bedroom lights were turned on, neither I nor my parents could find any flying monster. They told me I had been dreaming, and to go back to sleep.
Fatigue: Is It The Prelude To Serious Disease?By Dr. Gifford Jones Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Who isn’t tired now and then? Ask any doctor and he will tell you not many, as day after day patients complain of this common problem. But how often is the feeling of being tired associated with bone-fide medical disease? A report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal attempts to answer this question. So what should you know about the TATT syndrome?
Sorry, Uncle Sam, I Refuse To Be IonizedBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, January 24, 2010
“Don’t even think of agreeing to it”, I recently said to a friend who is a frequent flyer to the U.S. I was referring to the recent announcement that Canadians travelling to our friendly neighbour will be subjected to full body scans. It’s the latest attempt to ensure aviation safety, but how safe is this ionizing procedure to the passenger?
Medical ClowningBy Guest Column Friday, January 15, 2010
Having a big bum, hips and thighs ‘is healthy’
By News on the Net Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Hip fat mops up harmful fatty acids and contains an anti-inflammatory agent that stops arteries clogging, they say.
Bayer Quick Release Crystals
By News on the Net Sunday, December 27, 2009
Bayer Quick Release Crystals combines the trusted strength of Bayer Aspirin with an added pain relieving booster to provide fast relief when you need it most. This product contains active crystals with a bold citrus taste. Unlike caplets and tablets which take time to dissolve, Bayer Quick Release Crystals dissolve quickly on your tongue, so they are instantly ready to go to work.
Have I Been A Good Teacher?By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, December 20, 2009
Over the past year I’ve covered many medical topics in this column. Let’s see how much you’ve learned. A quiz helps to keep the brain in shape for the coming year.
Can Radiated Patients Spread Radiation To Others?By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, November 16, 2009
How careful do patients have to be following nuclear diagnostic tests, or after radiation for the treatment of cancer? How long do these nuclear materials remain in the body? And how long will this radiation remain detectable and transmissible to others?
Soap Off Poo Or Eat It LaterBy Dr. Gifford Jones Wednesday, November 11, 2009
It’s not as prestigious as the Nobel Prize. But now that the virus season is here, it’s time to think about influenza and the H1N1 virus. And remember there’s more to infection than these two diseases. That’s why the Golden Poo Award was recently presented to contestants who made outstanding contributions to hygiene and sanitation. But can you guess what winners of this peculiar contest won?
What You Should Know About TBIsBy Dr. Gifford Jones Thursday, October 8, 2009
What would I worry about if my children were playing hockey and football? In two words, brain injury. Earlier, this year actress Natasha Richardson fell and struck her head while skiing on a beginners’ slope at Mont Tremblant in Quebec. She walked away apparently without injury. But what shocked the world was the headline news 24 hours later. She had died following this accident.
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