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A Closer Look at the COVID-19 Numbers and What is to Come

As we near the end of 2021, there is a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, omicron, that has the world on edge. The silver lining with omicron is that it may turn out be more infective but produce less serious symptoms and outcomes than the delta variant. Time will tell.

Dr. Murray’s Top 7 Superfoods

Dr. Murray’s Top 7 Superfoods Introduction In order to provide some framework for discussion, my definition of a superfood is one that provides exceptional health benefits. Obviously, virtually any food, herb, or spice has the potential to be a superfood. But, most...

Building a Supplement Program: The Importance of a Foundation

Building a Supplement Program: The Importance of a Foundation Introduction Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, other food factors, and herbal compounds. The very term dietary supplement indicates these compounds are supplementary measures for your...

Be Positive and “Awe-Inspired”

Be Positive and “Awe-Inspired”Introduction: The field of positive psychology is providing valuable insights on exactly how our emotions influence our lives and our physiology. One area of body function that is very closely tied to our emotional experiences is the...

HK L-137 is a Heat-Killed Probiotic with Powerful Immune Effects

HK L-137 is a Heat-Killed Probiotic with Powerful Immune Effects Introduction One of my all-time favorite natural products is HK L-137. It is an extremely interesting immune-enhancing product from a probiotic organism, yet the bacteria are heat-killed to stabilize its...

High Cholesterol

High Cholesterol What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the body that serves several vital roles. It is a building block for various hormones and bile acids; and it plays a major role in stabilizing cell membranes. While proper cholesterol levels are...

How 90% of COVID Deaths Could Have Been Prevented

Introduction Wow, here it is - a year dealing with this pandemic. I want to hit on a BIG topic: How the government could have easily reduced the death counts in the United States by up to 90%. I also want to hit on the recent study with vitamin C and zinc in...

Natural Medicine for Covid

As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes on to even higher levels and the prospect of a massive immunization program in the near future, it is important to highlight the failure of the current medical treatment of COVID-19 and the continued lack of acceptance on the critical role that nutrition and dietary supplements play in immune health and protection against the potential devastating effects of this virus.

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A Closer Look at the COVID-19 Numbers and What is to Come

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Dr. Murray’s Top 7 Superfoods

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Building a Supplement Program: The Importance of a Foundation

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Be Positive and “Awe-Inspired”

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High Cholesterol

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How 90% of COVID Deaths Could Have Been Prevented

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Natural Medicine for Covid

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Key Supplement Recommendations for Runners and Endurance Athletes

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Dr. Murray’s Personalized Supplementation Plan

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Parkinson’s Disease

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Is Quercetin Nature’s Magic Bullet Against COVID-19?

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Vitamin D Shows SUPER Impressive Results in COVID-19

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Popular Over-The-Counter Drugs Accelerate Cognitive Decline and Dementia

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Herd Immunity to Covid-19 May Be Closer than Expected Based on New Discoveries

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The Most Likely Cause of Serious Manifestations and Death in COVID-19 Patients

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Melatonin is a Key Recommendation in COVID-19

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COVID-19, Medical Student’s Disease, and the Power of the Placebo

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Does the Flu Shot Increase COVID-19 Risk (YES!) and Other Interesting Questions

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Saffron is a Safe and Effective Antidepressant

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Huperzine A: An Underappreciated Solution to the Aging Brain

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Blueberry Consumption Improves Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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The True Probiotic Superstar

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Acute Sleep Loss Increases Blood Levels of Alzheimer’s Biomarker

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Natural support for Vein Health

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ECSbook

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FDA Adds Black Boxed Warning to Insomnia Drugs

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Quercetin Phytosome® to Enhance Exercise Recovery and Performance

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Natural Approaches to Adrenal Fatigue

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Digestive Enzymes to Aid in Food Intolerance

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What is SIBO? And, what will Help me?

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Glutamine Health for the Gut

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DPA – The Missing Omega-3 for Health and Wellness

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Another Serious Side Effect of Heartburn Drugs Discovered, Learn How to Get Off These Drugs Now!

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Alpha-Lipoic Acid Improves Multiple Sclerosis

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Risk for Dementia and Depression Real with Nexium and Prilosec

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One Serving of Greens Daily Slows Brain Aging by Over a Decade

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Blackberry Consumption Promotes Improved Insulin Action and Fat Burning

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Even on Gluten-Free Diet, Exposure to Gluten Can Be too High

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Positive Effects of Blueberries on Mood in Children and Young Adults

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Seven BIG Reasons to Love Whey Protein

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Curious About Probiotics vs. Digestive Enzymes?

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Studies Show Serrapeptase Works Better than Steroids in Oral Surgery

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Berberine corrects brain chemistry in anxiety and PTSD

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The Importance of Being Congruent

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Nattokinase for Nasal Polyps and as a Mucolytic

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Why is Biotin in the News?

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Glycemic Load of Foods Table

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Oral Glutathione is Absorbed Orally to Provide Health Benefits

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Are Some of Us Just Wired to be Happy?

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The Whole Body Benefits of Natural Astaxanthin

“Astaxanthin is the crowned king of antioxidants,” said Dr. Murray. “It is given this title because of its unique benefits and actions in…

Natural Form of GABA Receives Stronger Health Claims in Japan: New Study Shows PharmaGABA Promotes Muscle Growth!

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Figs Relieve Constipation in Clinical Trial

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The Rising Epidemic of Gout

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New Study Shows Avoiding Sun Exposure is as Dangerous as Smoking

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Nutrient Highlight -Astaxanthin

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Resveratrol Shows Beneficial Effects in Ulcerative Colitis

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Unexpected Benefit from Furry Pets

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Statistics on ER Visits Due to Dietary Supplements Misleading

Introduction: The media has once again failed to report the whole story or put things into the proper perspective when they reported on a study…

Move over Paleo and Mediterranean Diet, Here Comes the New Nordic Diet

Introduction The latest “it” diet in medical research is the New Nordic Diet (NND), This diet was created by a group of researchers,…

The Guilty-Pleasure Food That’s Good For You

It’s not hard to find reasons to love chocolate–and maybe that’s why most people consider it a guilty pleasure. But that perception is changing…

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer (PC) is the most diagnosed form of cancer in American men. Each year there are roughly 200,000 men that are diagnosed with PC and over 30,000 will die from it. In many respects, PC is the mirror of breast cancer in women. It is a hormone-sensitive cancer that will affect at least one out of every six men now living in the United States.

Most PCs are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive PCs. The cancer cells may metastasize (spread) from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. Next to lung cancer, in men PC is the second leading cause of death due to cancer.

The big push conventional medical circles will make this month is encouraging men over the age of 50 years to see a physician for two tests:

A digital rectal exam–the doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall to check for hard or lumpy areas.
A blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA)- which will usually be elevated in men with PC. A normal PSA ranges from 0 to 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). A PSA level of 4 to 10 ng/ml is considered slightly elevated; levels between 10 and 20 ng/ml are considered moderately elevated; and anything above that is considered highly elevated. The higher the PSA level, the more likely it is that cancer is present. However, approximately 35% of men with diagnosed PC will have a “normal” PSA of less than 4. The level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood tends to rise with PC, but minor elevations may be due to less serious conditions like prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (enlargement of the prostate).

However, recently there has been a bit of controversy regarding the fact that screening for prostate cancer has led to harming many more men compared to the number that have died from prostate cancer. Many doctors will state that the rationale for early detection of prostate cancer is that it leads to more effective treatment. Unfortunately, the data on PSA screening for PC does not support this notion. Several reviews on the impact of PSA screening show no statistically significant difference in death due to PC between men randomized to screening and those who were not screened.In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force believe that PSA screening produces more harm than good based upon very extensive analyses.

Harmful effects of screening included high rates of false-positive results for the PSA test resulting in over-diagnosis and the adverse events associated not only with biopsies (such as infection, bleeding and pain), but also in the treatment of PC with chemotherapy and radiation. It is believed that in most cases, the PC would not have seriously affected many lives if it had simply been left alone. Most PCs are extremely slow growing meaning that men can live with PC, rather than die from it. In fact, autopsy studies report that more than 30% of all men over the age 50 have evidence of PC, but only 3% will die from it.

My feeling is that the problem with early screening is not the screening; it is what happens after the screening that is the issue. In the case of PSA screening, the approach should be “watchful waiting” versus immediate biopsy unless accompanied by significant recent increase in PSA levels, family history, or in African-Americans. And, if the biopsy is positive, even then a conservative approach should be taken with the majority of men. Now, that does not mean that I advocate idleness with “watchful waiting.” In fact, I recommend just the opposite; focus aggressively on the preventive measures against PC detailed here: https://doctormurray.com/health-conditions/prostate-cancer-prevention/.

For more information, please see the completely revised and updated 3^rd edition of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine.

On the Dr Oz show

On the show I discussed the failure of conventional medicine to address the underlying issues in many health conditions offering little more than drugs as biochemical “band aids.”

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