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The Benefits of High Cholesterol
By Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD
People with high cholesterol live the longest. This statement seems so incredible that it takes a long time to clear one´s brainwashed mind to fully understand its importance. Yet the fact that people with high cholesterol live the longest emerges clearly from many scientific papers. Consider the finding of Dr. Harlan Krumholz of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale University, who reported in 1994 that old people with low cholesterol died twice as often from a heart attack as did old people with a high cholesterol. Supporters of the cholesterol campaign consistently ignore his observation, or consider it as a rare exception, produced by chance among a huge number of studies finding the opposite.
My cholesterol level is 300 and I am wondering if I should bother worrying.
I certainly won't go on statins which are highly dangerous. I am 100% sure of that. I am already a new almost Vegan..that didn't help much in that respect as I thought it would.
I might try some supplements that helped me previously from Whole Foods.
cgThe Benefits of High Cholesterol
By Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD
People with high... more
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Except for New Zealand, no other country in the world allows manufacturers to market prescription drugs directly to consumers.
And in addition to the serious health-related issues these ads evoke, many viewers find them annoying, distasteful, or just plain depressing. The manufacturers jam-pack prescription drug commercials into certain TV programs, most notably the national network evening news broadcasts.
How lovely it would be to sit back and allow the anchorperson to deliver the latest stories—unpunctuated by reminders that osteoporosis, bladder control problems, and erectile dysfunction lurk in the future. TV-watchers who already take the medications for those conditions might not particularly appreciate being forced to think about them every night at 6:30 either."
I personally think people who knowingly allow and promote the sale of dangerous drugs and squelch life saving information: media, doctors, pharmaceutical companies, FDA should be tried for mass murder. There has been a systematic cover up of critical information about side effects and lack of effectiveness, by these parties. There has also been a systematic squelching of good information about Preventive Health such as lifestyle changes and supplements.
It sounds like science fiction but it is not unfortunately.
cgExcept for New Zealand, no other country in the world allows manufacturers to market... more
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One of the medical newspapers, Pulse, has a news article saying that there has been a drop in the number of homeopathic prescriptions by GPs in the UK. In 2005, there were 83,000 written, and in 2007, it had fallen to 49,300.
This is good news. It could be that GPs are becoming more critical about the evidence for their prescriptions, or patients are being more critical of the evidence for what works. One UK NHS homeopathic hospital has had funding withdrawn. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence evaluates interventions and recommends that treatments of marginal or no cost effective benefit are not funded. However it is most unfair that homeopathy, which the evidence says doesn’t work beyond that of placebo, has yet to undergo a similar evaluation.
I personally don't like when health stores try to sell me these before they sell proven effective herbs and supplements. It makes me not trust them. While there are great benefits to using placebos at times, they should be used as a last choice..not sold to people who are on limited budgets and who are lacking more valid treatments, as I am.. cgOne of the medical newspapers, Pulse, has a news article saying that there has been a... more
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I am posting thisbecasue I jus had the same experience with my dog.
She is older.
Anyone have experiences to share with rawfood diet?
I am very busy for the next month... but will try to add on soon..
She is 13 years old and ha been on a raw food diet for many years..with great success forher health. She is olderand I tried to add some sea cucumber but did it too fast.
She got diarrea I think from that and a switch to another type of raw..
She has been sick and weak.
I tried this this morning and last night..
worked great..she went running into our trail this morning after crttters for the first time in a long time...also put in baby organic peas.becasue she keeps munching grass..
also always try ot give her omega 3 and now probiotics...she is now sitting prettily on our daughters old blanket on the yard and she looks very happy today...like i got it right!
I am posting thisbecasue I jus had the same experience with my dog.
She is older.... more
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In a world where sex is practically the only thing that sells the last thing that you want is your unexpected contribution to the baby boom. Have you ever gone to your duane reade and wanted to pick up some condoms but either you kind is sold out, or all they have are those warm sensations, or flavored types? Or maybe they're out of your price range, starting around $12 and up.
So find out where you can get your local condoms! This link send us to the NYC cares homepage already set to finding condoms in your NYC area. If you have friends in nyc tell them to get some for you, getting free condoms is just not easy these days.
In a world where sex is practically the only thing that sells the last thing that you... more
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The world is full of addicts. They're everywhere. The old way of dealing with addiction was to throw the addict in jail and forget about them. In the modern world it's time we consider the more peaceful alternative which is treatment. 30-60-90 days can change a lifetime of bad behavior. At a cost that is far less then housing non-violent drug users in jails for years.
When he was just 10 years old, Don L. Sutton lived in a rundown house on 17th and Felix. At that age, his mother walked out on his family and he was being sexually molested frequently by another family member. He would have his first drink of alcohol five years later. It would be 22 years before he kicked his many addictions that all started with that first drink.
In Mr. Sutton’s new book, “Understanding Meth: The Epidemic,” he writes about his life as first an alcoholic, then a drug addict and drug dealer. He also describes his first use of meth and how it stemmed from that first drink he took at 15 years old.
“My whole life of alcoholism and drug addiction, all I continually did was try to get that higher high,” Mr. Sutton explains. “I went from alcohol to marijuana, from marijuana to cocaine, cocaine to heroin, heroin to LSD, LSD to meth.”
As his chase for the “higher high” continued, his life spiralled out of control. Soon, his addictions were a detriment to his family as both of his children suffered abuse and developed their own drug addictions.
In 1985, the Sutton family moved from St. Joseph to Portland, Ore. It was in Portland that he failed at attempting suicide in August 1987. After this experience, Mr. Sutton realized how insignificant his life was as an addict and the impact he had on those he loved. He decided he needed help right then and there.
“I was really sick and tired of being sick and tired,” Mr. Sutton says.
He checked into treatment for 33 days and now he has been clean and sober for 21 years.
His troubled life inspired him to write his book which has been featured on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and is part of Oprah’s Book Club. He plans on touring the country this year and giving every governor of every state a copy of his book. “Understanding Meth: The Epidemic” is his way of trying to spare people from the life he had.
“This book may not stop this epidemic, but if it saves on life it will be worth my time and effort. I’m not out to save the world. I’m out to save one person,” Mr. Sutton says.
He will be signing copies of his book tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Evangelical Church in St. Joseph. For more information on the signing, call 279-2090. For more on Mr. Sutton’s book, visit www.understandingmeth.com. For more on meth prevention, visit www.saynotometh.com.
Do you have any experiences with addiction, or a friend or family member who has been successfully treated for addiction. Please comment below and let others know your point of viewThe world is full of addicts. They're everywhere. The old way of dealing with... more
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Marissa Jaret Winokur (recently from Dancing With The Stars) was at the top of her game in 2000, living her dream and being on Broadway when the unspeakable happened, she was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. She went on with her life because that’s they way she wanted it, getting a hysterectomy and going on to win to a Tony for her performance in Hairspray. What was the reason Marissa had cancer? HPV-a sexually transmitted virus.
Marissa now is an advocate of HPV. Something that can be caught and treated. You can totally recover from HPV, if it is caught soon enough. And this isn’t a deadly disease, you just may lose your child bearing organs because of it. Marissa speaks to people about how they can prevent the disease, she feels that if she didn’t it would be selfish of her to know the information and not help others with it.
I had a chance to attend a seminar of sorts that was held by The HPV Test people to bring out the information to everyone. I myself have had a hysterectomy (and I have found out through the seminar that I should still get tested for HPV even though my doctor said no.) and I can still try to help others in getting their HPV tests. Marissa stressed that if you are over the age of 30 you must ask your doctor for the test. They won’t give it to you unless they find your PAP is abnormal…which Marissa’s was abnormal only after she found out she already had Cancer. So stress to your doctor that you are being an advocate for yourself and your health and ask for the test. (Also, I need to note, even if you have had the HPV vaccine it doesn’t mean you are 100% protected, you should still have a HPV test yearly.)
If your HPV test comes out positive it doesn’t mean you have Cancer, it means the doctor will keep a closer eye on you to prevent it. So you win in the end.
Now, Marissa got to keep her ovaries when she had her hysterectomy, and is now having a baby through a surrogate. (I also found out that she has comes to KnockedUpCelebs too, so if you are reading Marissa, HELLO!!) She said her baby boy is due in six weeks and couldn’t be more excited. You can’t help but be happy for her too when she smiles the way she does!
Go to the website, The HPV Test, and find out more information about HPV and how you can prevent getting Cervical Cancer. In the end, we’ll all be winning.Marissa Jaret Winokur (recently from Dancing With The Stars) was at the top of her... more
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The serious drug problem in Iran has met with officials looking to treat, rather than incarcerate, Tehran's addicts. For only 5 cents, syringes, condoms, bandages and plasters are available from vending machines recently installed in the city. This has been tried in other countries to stop the spread of HIV and hepatitis, and is, so far, only being implemented as a trial in Iran. The serious drug problem in Iran has met with officials looking to treat, rather than... more
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My plan is set: French press and coffee grounds
I'll be pretty covered.
What (other than the basic paper work, photos, computer or medicine etc-) would you take with you?
This is a good reminder.
Since (here in the bay area) it's more of an earthquake land, I also heard a good recommendation from NPR that carrying a small whistle, even in a keychain, would be helpful in worst-case scenarios (insert trapped visual here)
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"Two families take the Ten Minute Challenge to see if they can evacuate their homes in just ten minutes. Erica and Jason Bish have prepared ahead of time and know what to pack and who will do it. Alex and Steve Gorman have not. The Insurance Information Institute says the key is to plan ahead. Gather insurance policies, wills and deeds, marriage licenses, home inventory and other financial documents in one place. Be sure to pack medicines, toiletries, and clothing for three days. Candysse Miller of the Insurance Information Network of California says families should ask themselves "If I had just ten minutes to get out, what would I take?"My plan is set: French press and coffee grounds
I'll be pretty covered.
What... more
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The Ithaca Health Alliance runs a free clinic in Ithaca, NY to care for those whom the health insurance system has left behind. Politicians have promised universal health care for generations, but more Americans than ever before remain un-or-underinsured and in constant fear for their health. Millions of the uninsured are young college grads like Justine and her boyfriend Brian, who are caught off guard when a serious illness strikes and feel trapped when insurance won't cover her "pre-existing condition."The Ithaca Health Alliance runs a free clinic in Ithaca, NY to care for those whom the... more
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From your local bus route to international air travel, infectious diseases can spread across the globe in a matter of hours. In this video podcast episode filmed at the Koshland Science Museum in Washington, D.C., Stephen Eubank from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute of Virginia Tech and Daniel Lucey from Georgetown University discuss the role of transportation in the spread of disease and examine the effectiveness of various measures to curb transmission.
Stephen Eubank, Ph.D., is a project director at the Network Dynamics and Simulation Science Laboratory at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute of Virginia Tech. His research focuses on modeling and simulating the spread of disease and regional transportation, and the analysis of complex systems.
Daniel Lucey, M.D., M.P.H., is an adjunct professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University, where he is co-director of the master of science program in biohazardous threat agents and emerging infectious diseases. In recent years, his teaching focus has been on SARS, avian flu, and the threat of pandemic human influenza.
Resources:
Learn more about infectious diseases at
http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/exhib_infectious/index.jsp
Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
http://www.trb.org/default.asp
Pandemic Flu and Travel
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/travel/index.html
From your local bus route to international air travel, infectious diseases can spread... more
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In this episode of MicrobeWorld Video we ask some leading researchers, education specialists, and public health officials about the state of HIV/AIDS education in America and ideas they have to support the teaching of microbial evolution using the latest HIV/AIDS research ó all while instilling innovative prevention strategies.
Filmed at a forum for educators on February, 11, 2008 at the Koshland Science Museum in Washington, D.C. and at San Diego State University, this episode features the following experts:
Roland Wolkowicz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, San Diego State University, whose research focus is on the use of random peptide libraries and other chemical genetics approaches for the study of viral pathogenesis and the search of antiviral factors in HIV1 and HCV.
Shannon Lee Hader, M.D., MPH, Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration for Washington, D.C., an epidemiologist and public health physician who has worked with HIV-infected children and adults in Brazil, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe.
Anila Asghar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University, whose research focuses on curriculum development and evolution.
Educational resources mentioned within the video can be found online at:
Koshland Science Museum
http://koshlandscience.org/teachers/webquest.jsp
NIH Curriculum Guide
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/Diseases/default.htm
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/
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Time, money, cooking, driving and many other daily activities require an extensive knowledge of basic math skills. If someone has a learning disability in basic math skills (also known as an arithmetic disorder), they are unable to fully grasp the concept of numerical values. They will also have difficulty understanding how numbers relate to each other. See link for more... http://www.helium.com/tm/527884/money-cooking-driving-otherTime, money, cooking, driving and many other daily activities require an extensive... more
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Often mistaken as a low intelligence level, a learning disability is when damage to the brain prevents someone from absorbing or demonstrating knowledge in speaking, writing, reading, math, or fine motor skills. It is not that the child is stupid or is incapable of learning, but rather how he or she learns or how information is transferred from the brain to someone else. Because learning disabilities can have a wide range of symptoms, it makes it hard to diagnose and is often misdiagnosed. If left untreated, the effects of a learning disability are not limited to school age children. Learning disabilities will limit the success and choices that a child will have as an adult. Learning disabilities can be categorized into three main areas. see link for more... http://www.helium.com/tm/525969/often-mistaken-intelligence-levelOften mistaken as a low intelligence level, a learning disability is when damage to... more
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Although a wide variety of research has been conducted, there has not been one particular cause or prevention method found for learning disabilities. Experts have come to the agreement that it is likely a combination of social, physical, environmental, and social factors that trigger the onset of a learning disability. This, in turn, requires that a wide variety of prevention methods be utilized. Click link for more.... http://www.helium.com/tm/525521/although-variety-research-conductedAlthough a wide variety of research has been conducted, there has not been one... more
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Butte, Montana serves as a case study to illustrate the devastating effects of methamphetamine on communities throughout Montana.Butte, Montana serves as a case study to illustrate the devastating effects of... more
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