The Whole Health Center

Allergies (Airborne)

drmanso — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:21:24 +0000

Dr. William Whittaker, a prominent alternative medical doctor writes: “People with airborne allergies are cursed by an over-vigilant immune system, which responds to relatively harmless substances such as pollen, mold spores, or animal dander with an all-out attack. An antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE) binds to the offending allergen at one end and to mast cells that line the respiratory tract at the other end. The mast cells burst open, releasing histamine, interleukins, and other inflammatory | continued

Our Houston office is accepting new patients!

drmanso — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:29:00 +0000

Great news! Our Houston office has cleared the waiting list, and we are accepting new patients again!

We thank you for your patience, and are looking forward to seeing you soon.

To schedule an appointment at The Whole Health Center in Houston or in San Marcos, please call 713.840.9355 or click here to contact us via email.

May God bless you.

Risk of a Mammogram

drmanso — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:03:03 +0000

While the controversy over mammograms continues to rage, I’m frequently asked my opinion on this topic. I am sure that whatever my position is on this controversy, it can be refuted from the medical literature. There are literally thousands of medical articles defending or offending either side. This situation is similar to that of cholesterol drugs, steroids, chemotherapy, etc., which also have enormous support and enormous opposition. So on what do I base my opinion? I base it on the following | continued

ALERT: You need to know…

drmanso — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:05:26 +0000

In addition to the regularly AMA and TMB accepted methods, Dr. Manso’s medical practice often uses diagnostic and treatment methods that are known as complementary, alternative or wholistic. Some of these methods have not been accepted by consensus mainstream medicine. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from | continued

Scripture Prescriptions

drmanso — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:33:10 +0000

When you are... Angry Confused Depressed Deserted by loved ones Discouraged Fearful In doubt about God In financial trouble In need of peace Physically sick Troubled Angry Jam 1:19, 20 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Eph 4:26 "In your anger do not sin" [fn]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still | continued

Adverse Drug Reactions: How Serious Is the Problem and How Often and Why Does It Occur?

drmanso — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:18:35 +0000

Although some adverse drug reactions are not very serious, others cause the death, hospitalization, or serious injury of more than 2 million people in the United states each year, including more than 100,000 fatalities. In fact, adverse drug reactions are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Most of the time, these dangerous events could and should have been avoided. Even the less drastic reactions, such as change in mood, loss of appetite, and nausea, may seriously diminish | continued

About the Swine Flu

drmanso — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:27:18 +0000

Thank you for asking my opinion about the Swine flu epidemic. As far as science is concerned, I have only the opinions of the experts. The vice president says to avoid airplanes, and Dr. Mark from New Brownfels says it has crossed the WHO pandemic threshold. Everyone has an opinion. The truth, however, will set you free. The Word of God is truth, and here is what it says about this pestilence. (For ye of little faith and the ones who hedge bets see "Remedies" at the bottom of the page). Psalm | continued

Crohn's Disease

drmanso — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:20:11 +0000

We have successfully treated many cases of Crohn's by using the methods described below. Normally we do a blood food allergy test and a comprehensive stool analysis besides the routine lab to determine the root cause of the problem. Description Crohn's Disease is a severe form of Colitis that involves chronic Inflammation of any part of the Gastrointestinal Tract from the mouth to the Anus — although it usually occurs at the end of the Ileum (where the Small Intestine joins the Large Intestine). | continued

Lab Test Explanations

drmanso — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:46:43 +0000

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 all form the first line of defense against disease. - High: Infection, leukemia, cancer - | continued

Hyperlipidemia

drmanso — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:40:16 +0000

Cholesterol is a major component of plaques in arteries. Lowering cholesterol decreases its accumulation in arteries and will decrease the size of plaques and frequency of heart attack. Most plaques are asymptomatic before heart attack - even when the vessel is > 50% occluded. Cholesterol is divided into types: the "bad" cholesterol (LDL, VLDL or triglyceride, IDL) and the "good" cholesterol (HDL). Having a high LDL is bad, but it is much worse if you also have low HDL and high VLDL (triglyceride). Lowest | continued