Archive for March, 2008

Zetia Does Not Reduce Heart Attack Risk

Zetia is marketed as an alternative to statin therapy. It acts by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestine. Zetia, known chemically as Ezetimibe, is an anti-hyperlipidemic medication which is used to lower cholesterol levels. Recently, drug manufacturer Merck and chemical research compa…

Why Cleanse Your Colon?

Colon cleansing can supply relief of many ailments which will surprise you. Colon cleansing has been done since 1500 BC by the Egyptians. It is both safe and effective for everyone of all ages. Colon cleansing is fundamental to your well-being and for the elimination of waste products and toxins. …

Is Popcorn a Health Hazard?

tidbits that tantalizeIt’s Tasty - But, Is It Safe? Perfect. With March Madness upon us, what could be better than a bag of buttery microwave popcorn and a seat in front of the TV? Games, lots and lots of games, should easily give you the chance to try all seven new buttery flavors of your favori…

THE LUCK OF THE DRAW

David Paterson, newly elevated Governor of NY, recently acknowledged (presumably considering he realized it would get out anyway!) that he used cocaine and marijuana in his younger years. Mr. whether any political leader can empathize with the real victims of the drug war, he can! Had he been unlu…

Discovering Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis

An immune disease is caused when the bodies own immune system begins attacking itself. that disease is somewhat different as it is additionally considered an auto immune disease. When a patient has it the joints are primarily affected, but other organs of the body can become under attack. that…

Quit Smoking - All Right - But How?

It’s though a generally accepted opinion that the stopping is a very difficult task. The most vital and intelligent goal for a smoker is of course just to stop and to start a new life without the burden of smoking. Well, that’s the question and a very good one plus! That problem is plus reflecte…

Can I Be My Own Chiropractor?

At least once a month I get a question from a patient asking some version of "Why can’t I just adjust myself?" And more often, I have patients that regularly do adjust themselves, specific grabbing their own head or neck and performing a maneuver that gives them a bunch of "cracks" a…

How to Leverage Hoodia For Weight Loss

Now, many natural dietary products claim to use Hoodia as the weight loss constituent; increasing numbers of public who want to shed pounds are using products containing extracts of that plant. Although quite a rare plant, the Hoodia cactus has become very famous in a relatively short space of durat…

Prescription Arthritis Drugs - Worth the Risk?

Steroids

Steroids have been around since the discovery of cortisone in the 1950’s. whether you’re reading that, you’re probably already aware of the dangers associated with prescription arthritis drugs. But it never hurts to have all of the facts, so let’s arm ourselves with some info on many of t…

Calcium and Magnesium Dietary Balance

But when it comes to the other side of the coin, magnesium, few folks realize just how critical that mineral is to their well-being. It’s estimated that only 25% of the American population today receive the recommended amounts, which is 150 - 250 mg for children 10 years of age and under, and 300 …

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