Dr. Weeks Comment: interesting!
Being Pear Shaped Protects Against Heart Disease
ScienceDaily (Jan. 18, 2010) — If you’re prone to worrying whether your ‘bum looks big in this’, particularly after the Christmas period, you can take comfort that there may be health benefits.
Oxford University scientists — who have looked at all the evidence on the health effects [...]
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Dr. Weeks’ Comment: I bet, dear reader, that your level of vitamin D is dangerously low. I also bet that your doctor won’ think to test your level (“25-OH D3″ is the test). Again, if the solution isn’t a profitable (patentable) drug, then the idea doesn’t get taught to doctors by the omnipresent drug reps. [...]
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Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Bad news for Big Pharma’s bottom line
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Rx TO OTC SWITCH
Editorial note:
The public should know that the probably the best “drug” to control high cholesterol is Niacin (as long as tachyphalaxis to the flushing is achieved). The dose of 1,000 mg, 2x/day is quite effective and the cost is [...]
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Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Cholesterol is not a simple matter. The bad stuff is called “bad” simply because it shuttles from liver to the veins/arteries and the good stuff is called “good” simply because it shuttles things from arteries/veins to the liver. Such simple reasoning is irresponsible but contributes to a multi-billion dollar business – cholesterol [...]
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Christmas Cholesterol Epiphany:
‘Myrrh’ May Have Cholesterol-Lowering Properties
ScienceDaily (Dec. 17, 2009) — Laboratory experiments suggest that the resin of certain trees of the Middle East, known commonly as the “myrrh” of the Christmas story, may have cholesterol-lowering properties. Research published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health discusses the hypocholesterolemic effects of [...]
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Dr. Weeks Comment: No news here. My friend and mentor, the late and great Abram Hoffer demonstrated this important attribute of niacin (vitamin B3) in the early 1960’s. His work was ignored because, well, because no money can be made from the selling of a naturally occurring supplement, whereas billions can be “earned” [...]
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Dr. Weeks Comment: Open wide your mind, and THINK about this paradox! This is the job and the joy of a medical doctor – to think carefully in order to care thoughtfully!
Study: Too Little Cholesterol Also A Risk
January 5, 2001
TOKYO (Asahi News Service) – Most people are aware of the dangers of excess cholesterol, but [...]
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Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Yes, you read that correctly! Now tell your doctor about it!
Reversed Cholesterol-Death Rate Link Revealed
In a finding that defies conventional wisdom, puzzled researchers say lower cholesterol levels match increased death rates
By Ed Edelson
HealthScoutNews Reporter
THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthScoutNews) — In a finding that appears to stand a basic health recommendation on its ear, [...]
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Cholesterol is NOT the Critical Cause of Heart Disease
Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease or any disease. If it becomes oxidized it can irritate/inflame tissues in which it is lodged in, such as the endothelium (lining of the arteries). This would be one of numerous causes of chronic inflammation that can injure [...]
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Dr. Weeks Comment: In 1989 the patent (see below) was filed which demonstrated the importance of never prescribing a statin drug without also prescribing Co Q 10. So, tell me, why didn’t your your doctor tell you to take Co Q 10 when he or she was handing out statin drugs like candy?
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