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Flax Seed Oil
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Flax seed oil is a wonderful source of both omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. The differences between fish and flax are discussed. The amounts and benefits of each needed are discussed.
Is the Mercury In Amalgams Dangerous?
submitted by: admin on 05/03/2024
Is mercury really an issue with amalgams? Amalgams are the silver fillings we have in our teeth. Just one filling exceeds the EPA’s limit for an adult and has for over a hundred years. While you chew, an amalgam can release toxic vapors. Inhaled elemental mercury vapor is more toxic that if you were to swallow liquid mercury.
Know Your Fats
submitted by: admin on 10/09/2013
This video is an extensive but easy to understand and practical review of the biochemistry and physiology of fats and oils. Saturated, polyunsaturated, trans, and essential fatty acids are reviewed.
Medications After a Heart Attack are Crucial
submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
If you have had a heart attack and you don't take your prescription medications leads to an 80% higher risk for another heart attack. Nutritional alternatives are often as good as medications, but not enough MDs know sufficient information to do this safely. Drugs such as beta blockers, afterload reducers, and anticoagulants. Some natural alternatives are...
Mercury Toxicity
submitted by: admin on 05/03/2024
Mercury toxicity is ubiquitous and impossible to avoid. The dangers of amalgams is reviewed. Testing and treatment for mercury poisoning is discussed.
NSAIDs and Heart Attacks
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
There is a clear link between all NSAIDs and heart attacks. The differences between COX 1 and 2 inhibitors is discussed. Aspirin's side effects are described and make one wonder about what MDs are doing by recommending aspirin for heart attack prevention when fish oil is equally effective and far less likely to have side effects.
Omega 3 Fats Protect Against Nerve Damage
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Research from the University of London published in the Journal of Neuroscience showed that omega-3 fatty acids can protect nerves from injury and help them regenerate. Researchers found that mice recovered from sciatic nerve injury more quickly and more fully and that muscles were less likely to waste if they had high levels of omega 3 fatty acids.
Unfortunately,...
Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Diets high in essential fatty acids reduce the malignancy of prostate cancer. Eating fish 1-2 times a week is sufficient. Both fish oil and flax seed oil are effective most of the time. Mercury contamination is discussed.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Lower Inflammation and Anxiety
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Increasing omega 3 intake my lower both anxiety symptoms and proinflammatory cytokines. Medical students receiving omega 3 supplements for 3 months showed a 20% reduction in anxiety and 14% reduction in interleukin 6, a proinflammatory cytokine. An omega 3 deficiency is associated with increased anxiety, which is very common in the US.
Other benefits of omega...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect the Heart
submitted by: admin on 02/18/2015
Patients with diabetes who've had a previous heart attack have an 84% lower incidence of dangerous ventricular arrhythmias and 72% lower risk of a fatal heart attack if they use omega 3 fatty acids than those only on drug protection. One thousand patients were followed for 40 months and included those between the ages of 60 and 80. They were given...
Pradaxa: a New Breakthrough in Anticoagulation?
submitted by: admin on 02/19/2015
Pradaxa is currently the only FDA approved drug that inhibits factor Xa and seems to have significant advantages over Coumadin. Early studies have shown a 21% less likely risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation, a 31% lower risk of bleeding, and an 11% lower mortality rate. Two drugs under study by the FDA now include Xarelto, and Eliquis.
If...
Prescriptions For Health Radio Show: May 6, 2011
submitted by: admin on 05/03/2024
Prescriptions for Health Radio Show May 6, 2011Dr. Len and Nurse VIcki explore the following topics:
The influence of salt in primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes
Intestinal microflora types
Diet for diabetics: The ketogenic diet
Insomnia causes type 2 diabetes
Why night owls tend to put on weight
Ideal blood sugars increase mortality in people...
Prescriptions for Health Radio Show: March 4, 2011
submitted by: admin on 05/03/2024
Hour One: 20:20 tips "When and why to drink water" and "Let's label Genetically Modified food"Topics this hour:
Turmeric for cancer
Celebrex is toxic, but may be helpful for colon cancer
Insulin Potentiated Therapy with Chemo (gets rid of sugar that cancer cells like)
Sugar sweetened drinks increase blood pressure and affect brain...
Preventing Strokes: Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin, Pradaxa, or What?
submitted by: admin on 02/18/2015
A large clinical trial testing the effects of aspirin and Plavix to prevent small strokes was stopped because there was no added benefit by combining these drugs and the risk of bleeding was too high. This information was presented at the 2012 American Stroke Association meeting in February of 2012. A second abstract presented at the same conference...
Preview: Essential Fatty Acids Overview
submitted by: admin on 05/03/2024
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are absolutely necessary for life. Sources are from fish, fish oil, flax and oils from other seeds, nuts, and plants. There is an epidemic of essential fatty acid deficiencies in the US. Infant formulas have been deficient in EFAs; we can add fish oil and evening primrose oil to it. EFAs thin blood, prevent rhythm disturbances, reduce...
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Cardiovascular and Cancer Mortality
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
A Harvard study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in March of 2012 found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality. They also showed that substituting other healthly protein sources was associated with a lower mortality risk.
They studied 37,000 men and 83,000 women for up to...
Revising School Nutrition Standards
submitted by: admin on 10/14/2013
Eighty percent of a survey in the US showed that we need better food standards to reduce calories, fat and sodium and encourage fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy. There is some value to this, but there's more. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup should be very limited and certain fats need to be in our diets. Because there are vending machines with fast...
Super Natural Home with Beth Greer Part II
submitted by: admin on 05/03/2024
Indoor pollution is worse, according to the EPA, than outside. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, come from paints and glues and should be avoided. They are endocrine disruptors that are not safe. Even candles and air fresheners are another source of air pollution in the home. Beeswax is best for candles. Fragrances have up to 100 chemicals that can add to...
TruTGâ„¢ Fish Oils: The Form Nature Intended
submitted by: admin on 05/03/2024
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Vitamin D in the Elderly
submitted by: admin on 10/17/2013
The elderly don't get enough sunlight to make adequate vitamin D. There are many diseases that are related to deficient levels such as immune disorders, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart attacks, cancers, hypertension, and even more. Sunscreen propaganda is one of the causes.
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