In a recent meta-analysis of 11 studies on statin drugs (cholesterol lowering) involving 65,229 men and women yielding approximately 244,000 person years of follow up and 2,793 deaths, statin drugs were observed to be of no benefit (3.7 years of use of the statin drug) in reducing mortality, even in the high risk primary prevention population. […]
Archives for May 2011
Skin Cancer and the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet consists of large amounts of fruits, vegetables, reduced pro-inflammatory omega 6 fatty acids, weekly consumption of sea foods high in omega3 fatty acids and daily consumption of green tea. This is also supplemented by 10 to 30 minutes of daily sunshine, which produces ample amounts of vitamin D (20,000 IU equivalent). Cruciferous […]
Anti-Biotics and Digestive Disturbances
Dr. John Redman Coxe, 1773-1864, wrote that “The longer I live, the less confidence I have in drugs and the greater my confidence in the regulation and administration of diet and regimen.” Sounds like a wise man. Its all about our 6 Essentials. From the American Journal of Gastro-enterology, Oct. 12, 2010, Shaw, et al : […]
What You Need to Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy, Breast Cancer and Your Health
The U.S.breast cancer rate is one of the highest in the world. 191,000 women will be diagnosed each year with 40,800 fatalities per year. The American Cancer Society in 1975, found a close relationship between HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and cancer. No heed was paid. So we continue on a insane path. In 2002 the […]