Steve Christensen, MD
Dr. Christensen is a family physician and emergency room doctor with a background in herbalism and alternative medicine.
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Is Celiac Disease the Only Form of Gluten Sensitivity?It is estimated that up to one percent of Americans suffer from celiac disease, an intestinal disorder caused by sensitivity to gluten. Some experts believe there are six times as many gluten-sensitive people who do not have celiac disease.
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Heart Attack: Risk Factors and Warning SignsCardiovascular disease is the leading killer of Americans. Changing your lifestyle can reduce your risks, but heeding the signs of a heart attack could keep you from becoming a statistic.
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Do Anti-Ulcer Medications Cause Osteoporosis?Studies showing a link between proton pump inhibitors and bone fractures raise questions about their long-term safety, but most doctors feel the benefits of anti-ulcer drugs outweigh their risks. -
Statins: How They Lower Your Cholesterol and How They Affect Your LiverStatins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. Although credited with preventing an untold number of heart attacks and strokes, statins do have side effects. Elevated liver enzymes are common, but overt liver damage is rare.
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Diabetes Drugs Linked to Cancer and Heart DiseaseA popular class of diabetes medications is under the gun. Less than one month after the FDA mandates special precautions for rosiglitazone, its cousin, pioglitazone, is linked to bladder cancer. -
Can You Lose Weight when You Have Hypothyroidism, Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease?Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, and many of them are trying to lose weight. Certain medical problems not only make it hard to shed those extra pounds; they actually contribute to weight gain.
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Why Young Americans Have High Blood PressureThe National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health reveals that 1 in 5 young adults have high blood pressure, and many are unaware of it. It's time to take a closer look at the physiologic forces behind the rising incidence of hypertension. -
Over-the-Counter Teething Remedies Pose Potentially Fatal Risk to InfantsThe FDA issues a safety announcement warning parents not to use benzocaine teething remedies, which have been linked to a serious and possibly deadly condition called methemoglobinemia. -
Uterine Cancer Mortality Rising in the United StatesUterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Because this malignancy is more common in obese women, America's expanding waistline may bring yet another serious health problem into the spotlight.
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Why is potassium iodide important after a nuclear accident?Individuals who live near nuclear reactors often grow complacent about the potential for accidents in their own backyards. Maintaining a 24-hour supply of potassium iodide for every member of the family should be a part of life in these areas. -
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young AthletesIt's a headline that appears rarely, but with the impact of a sledgehammer: A presumably healthy youth or professional athlete collapses and dies during practice or competition, leaving onlookers, teammates, and families wondering just what happened. -
Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and CinnamonCinnamon has gained popularity as a means to reduce blood glucose levels among diabetics and people who are at risk for diabetes. Although cinnamon holds promise as an adjunct for diabetes management, its true potential remains undefined. -
A doctor's perspective on energy drinks -- and a view from the EREnergy drinks are not only popular among teenagers and young adults; they are vehemently defended as "useful" or "necessary" by their strongest proponents. However, these beverages are unnecessary at any age, and they can be downright dangerous for some. -
Sandpoint, Idaho, Farmers' Market: Traditional Values, Local TreasuresSandpoint, Idaho, boasts a Farmers' Market that is unrivaled by similar markets in much larger communities. Over two decades in the making, the Market is a delightful place to relax, rejuvenate, and pick up some groceries! -
Holiday Travel NightmaresA postoperative journey home can be daunting enough without the additional contributions of bad weather, cramped quarters...and stubborn anatomy. -
Abdominal Obesity Reflects Higher Death RiskOver two-thirds of Americans are overweight or frankly obese. The incidence of diabetes has been on the rise, and many scientists predict an increase in heart disease and stroke, as well. Notably, "belly fat" is a better marker for death risk than BMI. -
What's Awesome about Being a BeekeeperBees pollinate about 80% of the fruits and vegetables we humans eat. As if that isn't sufficient beneficence, we raid the hives of honeybees to pilfer the crop they set aside for their own needs. So who's the bad guy in this scenario? -
Influenza Outbreaks Reflect Changes in Viral StructureH3N2, H1N1, H5N1 -- what do all of those numbers mean -- and will your number come up this year? Learn more about how influenza behaves '" and why.
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A High School Coach for Whom I Am GratefulA high school coach is more than a glorified P.E. teacher. He or she is at once a mentor, a motivator, a counselor, an advocate, and, at the last, a friend.
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How Technology Saved My LifeSometimes it doesn't matter if you don't have any risk factors for a particular disease. Scientists don't know all there is to know, and sometimes, well, stuff just happens.
