Lab Test Explanations
CBC (Complete Blood Count) Complete Blood Count is an essential test for almost all patients. It detects anemia, infections, leukemia, mononucleosis, and many other diseases. A complete blood count includes the following tests: White blood count: Determination of the number of white cells in a measured volume (usually a cubic millimeter). There are several different types of white blood cells; they [...]
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Holistic medicine is defined by the Canadian Holistic Medical Association as follows: A system of health care which fosters a cooperative relationship among all those involved, leading towards optimal attainment of the physical, mental emotional, social and spiritual aspects of health. It emphasizes the need to look at the whole person, including analysis of physical, [...]
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Dr. Manso has been practicing holistic alternative medicine since the early 1980′s. Instead of treating symptoms, he finds the root of the problem and treats with natural remedies whenever possible. As a licensed MD, he occasionally uses prescription medicines, but he prefers, and mainly utilizes, herbs, vitamins, minerals, nutrition and life style changes to facilitate [...]
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The University of Texas Medical Branch is one of the oldest, largest, best-financed, and most highly-regarded medical schools in America. UTMB traces its beginnings to 1881, when the Texas Legislature authorized founding of the University of Texas and a UT Medical Department. In a public referendum, the state’s citizens selected Austin, the capital, and Galveston, [...]
read moreHypertension – The Metabolic Aspects
Hypertension has many causes. It is known in medicine that under the classification of “essential hypertension” there are different types of conditions. Some cases of hypertension are “labile” or erratic, while other cases are chronic. Some individuals respond favorably to a reduction in salt intake, or weight reduction, while other cases fail to respond. Utilizing [...]
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Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the following: Digestive Problems: Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, leaky gut syndrome, gas, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, mal-absorption, irritable bowel, colitis, food allergies. Difficult, Chronic Illnesses: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), candida yeast syndrome, hypoglycemia. Headaches: Chronic or recurrent headaches and migraines. Joint and Muscle Pains: Fibromyalgia, [...]
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Dr. Manso’s practice and this website express opinions that may be contrary to those of the AMA and the Texas Medical Board. Many of our opinions and methods have not been accepted by consensus mainstream medicine.”
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