Hansen Clinic

Girls developing breasts as early as age 7

DrH — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:10:30 +0000

Some American girls are developing breasts as young as age seven, researchers have found. Although there's no conclusive evidence as to what is causing girls to develop early signs of puberty, environmental exposure to estrogens and chemicals that mimic estrogen are among the key factors suspected. The early onset of puberty may lead to obesity, hormone imbalances and cancer.

Female Hormone Panel 1 (Saliva Hormone Test)

DrH — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:28:11 +0000

Hormones Tested

Estrogen (Estradiol)
Estrogen (Estriol)
Progesterone

USDA and FDA going nuts over Almonds and Walnuts

DrH — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:28:13 +0000

In 2007, the USDA ordered all almond growers to “sterilize” almonds in one of several ways: heat them using steam, irradiate them using a controversial ionization process, roast or blanch them, or treat them with propylene oxide (PPO), a known carcinogen. Health conscious farmers quickly sued to appeal the order. Finally, last week a federal court ruled that the appeal may proceed. Its about time.

Eating almonds is associated with a 10% reduction in bad cholesterol, lower blood pressure, blood sugar and insulin levels, greater reductions in weight/BMI (-18%), waist circumference (-14%) and an 26% increase in vitamin E levels.

Calcium and Heart Attacks—The Whole Truth

DrH — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:51:09 +0000

You probably saw the sensational media headlines last week: calcium supplements cause heart attacks! We told you the truth about this several weeks ago, before the latest research came out. The headlines leave out the fact that its only high dose calcium tablets without Vitamin D, or any of the other essential calcium cofactors that were…

Parkinson’s Disease Slowed by CoQ10

DrH — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:13:29 +0000

People with Parkinson's Disease have been shown to have low CoQ10 levels. Without CoQ10, a natural antioxidant supplement, the cells of brain become very susceptible to damage by circulating toxins. A study published in the journal Archives of Neurology suggests that coenzyme CoQ10, may be able to accomplish what drug treatments for Parkinson's disease cannot; slow its progression...

Fatigue: Causes, Tests and Treatments

DrH — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:48:05 +0000

Is fatigue slowing you down? Sixty million Americans are so fatigued that it interferes with their daily activities and prevents them from achieving their goals. Emotional causes account for 40-80% of the cases, while physical causes account for only 20-60%.

Red Wine’s heart health benefits pinpointed?

DrH — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:43:08 +0000

Red wine's heart health benefits may be due to its bioflavonoid content and its ability to boost the number and activity of specialized cells, known as Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs), in the lining of blood vessels. EPCs repair damaged cells in blood vessels and produce nitric oxide, which plays a key role in the relaxation and vasodilation of blood vessels.…

Omega-3 shows benefits against ‘oxidative stress’

DrH — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:53:38 +0000

The heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may be related to their ability to reduce oxidative stress, suggests new research.

Low Folate may quicken hearing loss

DrH — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:40:10 +0000

Low blood levels of folate are associated with a 35 percent increased risk of hearing loss, says a new study from Australia that strengthens the link between B vitamins and hearing.

Findings published in the Journal of Nutrition indicated that vitamin B12 levels were not associated with hearing, however.

Low Vitamin D linked to Metabolic Syndrome in Seniors

Clark Hansen, N.M.D. — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:28:33 +0000

Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome by about 40 percent, according to new findings. Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed sugar and insulin metabolism. The syndrome has been linked to increased risks of both diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).