Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the second deadliest cancer in women. It is estimated that 234,580 US women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 40,030 will die from the disease in 2013. For this reason, breast cancer screening has received more attention and recommendations in order to determine who should be screened and what method to use.
Cataracts
Cataracts affect over 20 million Americans age 40 and older and is the leading cause of blindness in the world.
As we age, the lens of the eye can become clouded, impairing vision. These opacities in the normally transparent lens are called cataracts. More than half of people over the age 65 have some degree of cataracts.
People with Type I diabetes (about 10% of diabetics) have an absolute deficiency in insulin and require insulin survival.
People with Type II diabetes (about 90% of diabetics) are either insulin resistant or have a relative insulin deficiency. While Type II diabetics ultimately require insulin, they are not dependent on it for survival.
Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) is one of the most serious health problems facing the Latinos/Hispanics in the United States. It is estimated that a Latino born today has a 50% chance of developing diabetes in his/her lifetime. Currently, it is estimated that 10% of Latinos have diabetes and 1/3 of those do not even know they have it.
Integrative medicine is the MOST advanced form of medicine, which is currently available today. It is an intelligent combination of conventional medicine with alternative medicine to help patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
