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 all based […]

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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 - retired, […]

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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 not possible for us […]

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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
Indigestion […]

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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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Hay Fever - (Seasonal Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis)
Natural Remedies for Pollen and Seasonal Allergies
By Dr. Dana Myatt
Hay Fever (also known as seasonal allergy) is caused by an over-reaction of the immune system to harmless airborne particles such as pollen.Symptoms of Hay fever can include any of the following:

stuffy or runny nose and nasal congestion
itchy, watery eyes
sneezing
coughing
post […]

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By Nurse Mark
Men: Is Your Water Turning You Into a “Girlie-Man”?
Guys, this is a subject near and dear to my, uh, heart (and other important parts too…)
Did you know that some drinking water supplies in the US can change the gender of a fish? A US Geological Survey team reports finding a large number of […]

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