Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: I’ve been told my knee needs a meniscus repair. My pain level is mostly moderate, and I don’t take any pain relievers. I’ve read this surgery isn’t always successful, with a full knee replacement possible in the future. I’ve also heard about other treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP). At […]
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Bodywork: What’s with the cat-erwauling?
Adam’s Journal Our cat, February, consistently greets me with loud and persistent meows when I arrive home. This meowing seems to be louder and more persistent than when she greets my wife in similar circumstances. Any idea why this is? Dr. Criley Prescribes A recent publication suggests that Febs is not alone in her tendency […]
Bodywork: Is genome sequencing a holiday bargain?
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: I got a half-price holiday special offer for complete genome sequencing. It said the test would identify up to 15,000 early warning signs and potential health risks for $280. Do these kinds of tests provide useful information? Chris Lee Dr. Scofield Prescribes The cost of decoding our […]
Red flags for melatonin and heart failure?
Adam’s Journal I’ve seen several recent news reports linking melatonin to heart failure. That sounds alarming. Do people using this sleep aid need to reconsider? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Melatonin is probably the most popular sleep aid in the US. A survey from the Sleep Foundation in 2022 found that more than a quarter of American […]
Bodywork: Should we skip breakfast on Thanksgiving?
Adam’s Journal Thanksgiving, that day of monumental consumption, is almost upon us. I read that on Thursday, the average American will consume 4,500 calories. Wow. This is one of those times when I’d actually like to be an underperformer. If I’m looking to curb the total amount of food I consume on Thursday, should I […]
Bodywork: Reconsidering the risks of hormone replacement therapy
Adam’s Journal I saw that the Food and Drug Administration is removing safety warnings for hormone replacement therapy creams, pills and patches. Why the about-face? And what does this mean for menopausal and perimenopausal women? Dr. Scofield Prescribes The so-called black box warning has appeared on hormone replacement products since 2003, when large government-run clinical […]
