Omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of breast cancer by almost 32%, as determined by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer …
Sunscreen Ingredient May be Linked to Endometriosis
A recent report published in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology described a possible link between the use of sunscreens containing Benzophenone (BP)-type UV filters and heightened endometriosis risk. Many …
Steroids: More Harm Than Good?
In the late 1940s, the steroid cortisone, an anti-inflammatory drug, was first synthesized and hailed as a landmark. Cortisone shots became one of the preferred treatments for overuse injuries of …
Joint Pain? Sulfites May Be The Culprit.
Exposure to sulfites is a common cause of excessive inflammation and pain. Unfortunately, sulfites are all too common. Various sulfites are widely used in potato salad (as a preservative), salad …
Links Between Nutrients, Genes and Cancer Spread Documented
There is new reason to take PERQUE! In a recent article posted in ScienceDaily, more than 40 plant-based compounds have been identified as being able to turn on genes that …
Proof That An Overburdened Immune System Is Root Cause Of Autoimmunity
Abstract Background: The cause of autoimmunity, which is unknown, is investigated from a different angle, i.e., the defect in immune ‘system’, to explain the cause of autoimmunity. Methodology/Principal Findings: Repeated immunization …
Dr.Jaffe on Cool Change Radio!
Listen to Dr. Jaffe describe his transition from healthy skeptic to dedicated practitioner of holistic, integrative medicine. Learn about the many ways he’s rethought healthcare and developed personalized mechanisms of …
PERQUE Wins Gold
PERQUE Integrative Health wins gold!! Ok, so we didn’t win an Olympic gold medal but we did win Gold Partner status with the Emerson Quality Program℠ (EQP), the Olympics of …
Dr. Jaffe Interview with Patrick Timpone on One Radio Network
Listen to Dr. Jaffe discuss the virtues of integrative medicine, the importance of nutritional supplementation, and the life-changing affects of delayed allergy testing. PatrickTimponeInterview Did you enjoy this post? We …
Modification of neurobehavioral effects of mercury by a genetic polymorphism of coproporphyrinogen oxidase in children.
Mercury (Hg) is neurotoxic, and children may be particularly susceptible to this effect. A current major challenge is the identification of children who may be uniquely susceptible to Hg toxicity …