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Saturated Fats: Another Big Fat Lie
Written by Wellness Club on May 1, 2008 – 12:30 am -by Mark Ziemann, R.N. "For every complicated problem there is a solution that is simple, direct, understandable, and wrong." — H.L. Mencken "Everybody knows" that saturated fats are unhealthy, just like "everybody knew" once upon a time that the earth was flat. The saturated fat myth has seriously compromised the heart-health of Americans, and it’s […]
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Those Not So Golden Years… and the story of a nice little truck.
Written by Wellness Club on April 14, 2008 – 9:00 pm -By Nurse Mark Regular readers know that Dr. Myatt and I are RV’ers, traveling in our coach to speak and lecture. We have the pleasure of meeting folks of all ages, from all walks of life, but I must admit that the majority of folks we meet in RV parks are often “mature” folks – […]
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More Cholesterol Questions!
Written by Wellness Club on April 10, 2008 – 2:44 pm -James asks: I am currently taking 500mg of flush free Niacin daily. Is that enough or should I be taking more? I also take 145mg of Tricor daily. Nurse Mark Answers: Tricor is in a class of drugs called fibrates – they are different from statins, though they can have similar serious side-effects. It is […]
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Stress: Warning Signs and Symptoms
Written by Wellness Club on April 9, 2008 – 3:55 pm -You’ve probably heard that excess stress is harmful, and information continues to stream from scientific studies about the precise effects of stress on our bodies. Here are the physical symptoms that can be caused by stress: Dizziness or a general feeling of “being out of it” General aches and pains Grinding teeth, clenched jaw Headaches […]
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Soy: Risks and Benefits
Written by Wellness Club on April 9, 2008 – 1:39 pm -Like most things in nature, the humble soy bean (Glycine max) can be healthful in moderation, harmful in excess. Because soy and soy products (tofu, miso, soy flour) are currently gaining a lot of media attention and popularity, it is important to understand the risks and benefits of this food and supplement.Soy contains substances called […]
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