Do Cholesterol-lowering Statins Cause Diabetes?

by on August 26, 2010

A recent study published in the prestigious British medical journal Lancet found that cholesterol-lowering statin medication significantly increased the risk of developing diabetes.  This study was based on 13 trials including 91,140 participants.  Statins have also been shown to cause memory loss, headaches, skin rashes, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, liver toxicity and cognitive dysfunction.
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Does Saturated Fat Cause Heart Disease?

by on August 17, 2010

We have been fed false information for years that saturated fat causes heart disease despite what the peer-reviewed medical literature has presented.  A 2010 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition evaluated 21 previous studies that examined the effects of saturated fat and heart disease.  This included data follow-ups from 5-23 years on [...]

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Calcium Supplements Cause Heart Attacks

August 10, 2010

 
Among studies of patients with or at risk for osteoporosis, those who took calcium supplements were about 30% more likely to have an MI than those who did not, Ian Reid, MD, of the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and colleagues reported online in BMJ.

"As calcium supplements are widely used, these modest increases in [...]

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Parasites – Get Rid of Those Unwanted Guests

August 5, 2010

Do you have any of the following symptoms?:

Bloating
Gas
Constipation
Grind teeth at night
Allergies
Diarrhea
Nausea

If so, you may have an intestinal parasite!  If you suspect you have a parasite there a few natural ways to get rid of them.
79 children living in Brazil were given a single dose of vitamin A in the ranges of 100,000 IU if under [...]

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Lyme Disease Video Series Part 2

August 2, 2010

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can have devastating effects on the human body. Overcoming Lyme disease requires more than just antibiotics and proper supplementation. A Lyme-focused diet is vital in restoring all of the systems of the body so the infection can be reduced. Specific nutritional strategies will be covered that can immensely [...]

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Are You Flushing Your Supplements Down the Toilet?

July 29, 2010

Do you know if the supplements you are taking actually contain what is on the label?  What may seem like a great deal at the health food store or on the internet may actually be a big waste. 
According to a new report from ConsumerLab.com, many probiotic supplements do not contain the number of living [...]

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Lyme Disease Video Series Part 1

July 24, 2010

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can have devastating effects on the human body. Overcoming Lyme disease requires more than just antibiotics and proper supplementation. A Lyme-focused diet is vital in restoring all of the systems of the body so the infection can be reduced. Specific nutritional strategies will be covered that can immensely [...]

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Case Study: A Comprehensive Approach to Pseudo Fibromyalgia

July 18, 2010

Abstract
Introduction:
This case report describes a woman diagnosed with pseudo fibromyalgia of 35 years duration achieving complete symptom resolution after DMSA oral chelation, a comprehensive detoxification program, antioxidant supplementation, dietary modification and dental amalgam removal.

Case Report/Methods:
This patient had elevated levels of mercury and lead upon DMSA urine challenge testing. In addition, she had 6 mercury-containing dental [...]

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The Women’s Health Initiative #1

June 21, 2010

In 1996, The Women’s Health Initiative began to asses the risks and benefits of conventional hormone replacement therapy. This was a major study involving 16,608 women in 40 large medical centers located in the .
This landmark study was supposed to last 8.5 years but it was cut short at 5.2 years because the risks of [...]

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Digestion and Parasites

June 21, 2010

Have you been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome? Do you have loose stools, constipation or avoid certain foods because you feel uncomfortable when you eat them? You may have a problem with your gut health if you answered yes. Your gut is actually outside of your body and it prevents foreign invaders [...]

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