In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the more interesting products and issues we’re uncovering these days. There?s a product that I highly recommend for those that want a nutritious food bar made with real food, and not a bunch of processed or manufactured ingredients. It’s called LaraBar…
Mike: Does this philosophy of naturopathy stand at odds with much of what’s going on in the pharmaceutical industry today, which is “sell more drugs no matter what”?
Dr. Pizzorno: Very much so. You mentioned the gold standard in the pharmaceutical industry, and this is from their own literature; to…
Merck and Johnson and Johnson are working hard to make statin drugs available without a prescription. The thought is downright horrifying to those who know the true dangers of statin drugs — muscle wasting, brain fog, even the risk of birth defects — but it’s just “business as usual” at Big Pharma. The…
Researchers recently found that pomegranates effectively lower LDL cholesterol because of their high antioxidant content and reduce the risks of coronary heart disease for those who eat them in regular amounts. To learn more on this topic, be sure to also read the related article, Chlorella, coconut…
Margaret D. Carroll, M.S.P.H., has studied statistics that reveal a trend of decline in the cholesterol levels of older adults, while little evidence of change appears among the population of younger adults. If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read ‘Q&A: How to reduce high blood pressure…
Statins, or cholesterol-lowering drugs, are often perceived by users as wonder drugs, but they have limited effects when it comes to controlling triglycerides, which contribute to the hardening of the arteries. If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read ‘Mass media hypes up statins, calling…
Nancy Yost, a retiree living in Brooklyn Heights, joins a class action suit against the cholesterol drug Lipitor, alleging that the drug has not lived up to the promised benefits that drug maker Pfizer aggressively promoted in its ad campaigns.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have, in a recent study, pointed out a trend in public health toward lowering cholesterol, and based on the same research, these scientists responded to that trend by bringing positive focus to HDL, or good cholesterol. If you find this article interesting,…
The 2005 theme of National Cholesterol Education Month is “Know Your Cholesterol Numbers, Know Your Risk,” emphasizing the importance of being tested and gauging your risk of heart disease. The campaign is stepping up to battle America’s growing obesity epidemic. Be sure to read the related article,…
Research was presented at the European Cardiology Congress proving that fish oil can lower risks of heart disease and stroke just as effectively as expensive pharmaceuticals. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network, including: Sunlight emerging as proven treatment…