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These chemicals have been linked to cancer, reproductive disorders and even DIABETES. To learn more about the plastic plague, read on… Read Newsletter Posted - 5/1/2008 - Take The Burn Out Of Hearburn This month we would like to take a moment to talk about something that plagues over 25 million Americans: Heartburn. If you are one of the many who suffer from this painful problem (and let’s face it- who hasn’t had indigestion?) then YOU MUST READ THIS ARTICLE! Throw out everything that you think you know about heartburn and prepare yourself for a real solution to this chronic and sometimes dangerous condition. If you dream of acid-reflux free days, then you must read on! Read Newsletter Posted - 4/29/2008 - Your Healthy Home This issue we would like to acknowledge the immense importance of healthy homes by launching a new section called Your Healthy Home Read Newsletter Posted - 3/1/2008 - 4 Steps To A Sharper Mind No, your memory isn’t failing you. Our newsletter does look a bit different from last month. The warmer weather and the beautiful spring flowers inspired us to bring a fresher look to our newsletter. We hope that you like this lighter feel! Speaking of memory, check out our featured article this month. Read Newsletter Posted - 2/1/2008 - Take A Picture Of Your Heart Because February is American Heart Month, we would like to introduce to you a technology that has true life-saving abilities.By taking a picture of your heart, the 64-Slice CT Scanner can predict your chance of having a heart attack or stroke within the next year. Read Newsletter Posted - 10/1/2007 - Low Testosterone: Not Just Your Father’s Problem In our last issue we featured an article about low testosterone levels called, “The Mid-life Crisis Myth”, which focused on declining hormone levels in men as they reach the middle of their lives. Low testosterone does not merely affect aging men, however, so in this issue we are focusing on younger men encountering the same issue. Read Newsletter Posted - 9/1/2007 - The Mid-Life Crisis Myth It’s September and we’re turning our focus on the men in our lives. New research from the New England Research Institutes suggests that one out of every four men over the age of 30 is living with low testosterone levels, and 2/3 of those men are suffering from the symptoms of androgen deficiency. Low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, sleep disturbance, depression, lethargy and diminished physical performance are all signs of low testosterone. Read Newsletter Posted - 8/1/2007 - Detoxify For Life! We know that you’ve worked hard all spring to get in tip-top shape for summer. You’ve shed those extra pounds, trimmed your hair to help beat the summer heat and your wardrobe is merely a slim memory of what it was during those cold winter months. In so many ways, you’ve lightened your load for the dog days of summer. Heck, even your barbecues feature pesticide-free veggies and hormone-free chicken. You practically have a spring in your step, you’re feeling so light these days! Read Newsletter Posted - 7/1/2007 - Breaking HRT News! Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes outdoor bar-b-ques and picnics in the park. We can’t think of a better way to spend time with your friends and family than being outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, getting energy from the earth, playing a friendly game of volleyball or softball and enjoying some good healthy food! The summer brings a bounty of enticing fruits and vegetables and now you can indulge with some good news on your side: Foods packed with vitamin C are good for your heart, your immune system and can also help to prevent cancer! Read Newsletter Posted - 5/1/2007 - Happy Spring! Can poor oral health lead to heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications? Do you have mercury amalgams? Know someone who does? Read Newsletter Posted - 4/1/2007 - Could Your Thyroid Be Causing Your Weight Problem? Over 20 million Americans are currently diagnosed with some form of thyroid disease, a health problem that impacts every cell in the body and can cause severe weight gain or weight loss, mood disturbances and even infertility in both men and women. Read Newsletter Posted - 3/6/2007 - What Number Are You? There’s your blood pressure and your fasting glucose level. Oh, don’t forget your body mass index and your triglyceride level. What else? Of course! You can’t leave out your cholesterol levels… You have the good cholesterol and the bad cholesterol- but who can remember which is which? And then the there’s the total cholesterol! Are you frustrated yet? Don’t worry. You certainly aren’t alone! It’s not hard to become overwhelmed by all of the health data that you need to know and track. We understand that this can be an obstacle to achieving your health goals so we’ve put together a guide that provides you with all of the helpful tools you’ll need to get your New Year started on the right foot! Read Newsletter Posted - 12/1/2006 - E-newsletter - Healthy For The Holidays The holidays are upon us and what better way to celebrate with your friends and family than by enjoying a healthy organic feast! But don’t stop there this season, because a good dose of laughter does more than provide a momentary release from stress, it’s also been found to be an excellent health booster. So, brush up on your favorite jokes, stock up on your favorite comedies and get ready to begin the new year on a healthier note! Read Newsletter Posted - 10/11/2006 - Welcome To Our New Office! eigh Erin Connealy, MD, Medical Director of South Coast Medical Center for New Medicine, is proud to announce the opening of a new Integrative Medical Health Care and Wellness facility. This “state of the art” facility was designed with environmentally friendly stone, glass and wood materials to create a healing, peaceful approach to wellness. It is strategically located in the Irvine Spectrum area, and combines two clinics that were formerly located in Tustin and Laguna Hills. Read Newsletter Posted - 6/7/2006 - Are You A Part Of The Diabetes Epidemic? The Center for Disease Control predicts that at least one out of every three Americans born after the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. Generally diabetes is thought of as an adult disease, but the emerging reality is that children are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease. Diabetes can result in life threatening complications, but with a few key lifestyle changes, pre-diabetes and adult-onset (type 2) diabetes can be avoided. Read Newsletter Posted - 6/6/2006 - E-newsletter - Avian Flu: More of what you need to know A few months ago we brought you the first part of our two part series, Avian Flu: What You Need To Know. Since then the avian flu has spread to 11 new countries and infected 32 more humans, with 26 dying from the virus. Read Newsletter Posted - 5/16/2006 - E-newsletter - Detox For Life! The need for detoxification has never been more necessary than it is today. Learn about our favorite detox methods and find out how you can begin living life to its fullest! Read Newsletter Posted - 3/1/2006 - E-newsletter - Avian Flu: What you need to know You can't turn on your television or look at a newspaper without being confronted with the latest news on the avian flu. Just about every day we are learning new and frightening information, whether it's about the ever expanding infected zone or the human death toll climbing higher. Only two years ago the avian flu looked like something that we were going to beat, but with the virus spreading rapidly we are now faced with the possibility of a pandemic. But what is a pandemic? What exactly is the avian flu? And are we really at risk? Read Newsletter Posted - 2/22/2006 - E-newsletter Valentine's day may be over but at South Coast Medical Center for New Medicine we think that it's never too late to treat your heart to a special valentine. In this edition of our online newsletter you will learn everything you need to know about Cardiovascular Disease, including what it is, how to detect it and how to avoid it. Read Newsletter Posted - 1/29/2006 - E-Newsletter Included in this issue: 4 Reasons Why You Can't Lose Weight, FAR Infrared Sauna Therapy, Ultra Ginkgo Plus Endurance Formula and more! Read Newsletter Posted - 11/10/2005 - E-Newsletter Included in this issue: Six Steps to Natural Immunity, How to Lose Weight Over the Holidays, Detoxifying Foot Spa, A Handy Cold and Flu Remedy, and Dr. Connealy's Autumn Speaking Dates Read Newsletter Posted - 2/1/2004 - New Year, Healthier You This issue speaks about creating resolutions that stick. Read about 16 vital principles to live by for optimal health. Read Article Posted - 10/1/2003 - Heart Disease Risks This issue discusses heart disease and its association with toxins surrounding us daily. Also, learn about our hyperbaric oxygen chamber and the importance of Essential Fatty Acids. Read Article Posted - 6/1/2003 - The Magic Of Enzymes This issue focuses on enzymes and how these 'workers' are important to you and your overall health. Other topics in this edition include: Detoxification, Tomatoes, Acupuncture Study, Facts about Coca Cola. Read Article Posted - 2/1/2003 - Health for the New Year This issue focuses starting out the new year with your best health and wellness in mind. Other topics include an overall of all the services available at South Coast Medical Center For New Medicine. Read Article