According to researchers, bicarbonate supplementation (baking soda) preserves kidney function. The study included 134 adult patients with CKD (creatinine clearance [CrCl] 15 to 30 ml/min per 1.73 m(2)) and serum bicarbonate 16 to 20 mmol/L to either supplementation with oral sodium bicarbonate or standard care for 2 yr. The primary end points were rate of…
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Let’s make an assumption that you think your heart arteries are getting plugged up and you want to check it out. So, should you? Is there a risk to checking it out? We know for a fact that calcium accumulation in your heart arteries is associated with coronary artery disease. So, what is a person…
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Andropause is a condition of hormonal imbalance, and may be related to declining levels of testosterone, elevated levels of estrogens, or a mixture of both. After proper diagnosis, including screening of testosterone and estrogen levels, therapy has been shown to be dramatically effective in relieving symptoms of andropause and restoring drive, health, potency and a…
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It is estimated that 1 in 5 guys will get it prostate cancer. There is now something EXTRA that you can do to hedge the bet, so to speak. Researchers from the University of Hawaii have concluded that increased weight when men are younger, increase risk of prostate cancer later in life. If you are…
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Higher blood levels of omega 3 (EPA/DHA) fish oil could be the missing link to your weight loss goals. Recent British Journal of Nutrition research findings discovered that overweight and obese people have blood levels that are lower than in healthy weight individuals. The clinical findings showed that increased omega-3 levels were associated with a…
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Review Asthma is rising at an alarming rate, as are allergies to foods such as milk and nuts. Some 11 million Americans find themselves wheezing and sneezing. Are we the victims of overly enthusiastic hygienic practices or of other factors beyond our control? How do we fight back? Naturopathic physician Chris D. Meletis examines a…
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TOWNSEND LETTER – JUNE 2009 by Chris D. Meletis, ND and Nieske Zabriskie, ND Fortunately, there are many clinical markers that can be used to quantify risk and to measure successful therapeutic intervention when applied in the patient model. The following discussion offers a select review of well-known and more obscure clinical indices along with…
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Published in: Townsend Letter – May 2009 By Dr. Chris D. Meletis Diabetes is associated with an increased risk for numerous serious complications. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are an estimated 23.6 million people in the US, approximately 8% of the population, with diabetes, which is an increase by 13.5% from 2005. It…
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His Change of Life: Male Menopause and Healthy Aging with Testosterone (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) www.hischangeoflife.com Just like in the new book by doctors Chris Meletis, ND and Sara Wood, ND, this site is a source of cutting edge research and information about hormonal health for MEN. You’ve likely heard about the changing hormones in…
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Chris D. Meletis, N.D., Nieske Zabriskie, N.D., and Robert Rountree, M.D. Lyme borreliosis is a tickborne infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and is the most prevalent tickborne infectious disease in the United States. The spirochete (spiral shaped bacterium) B. burgdorferi is transmitted to humans primarily by the black-legged tick or deer…
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