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"Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up."
Charles T. Munger (born January 1, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an investment manager and philanthropist. He is Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and is Warren Buffett’s partner. Charlie is the subject of the book “Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger”.)
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Monday, December 09, 2019
Mercury can cause hypothyroidism
Friday, November 29, 2019
People who ate nuts 7-times or more per week were 20% less likely to die during follow-up
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Sodium intake 3-5 g per day plus potassium intake of 4.6 g per day, lowest risk of death
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Doctors are blind to drug-induced side effects: Example Kurt’s dizziness and fainting
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Low-carbohydrate diets were associated with a 31% greater risk of death
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The one-fourth of people consuming the most potassium were 48% less likely to have dementia
The one-fourth of people consuming the most magnesium were 37% less likely to have dementia
The one-fourth of people consuming the most calcium were 36% less likely to have dementia
Monday, November 18, 2019
Women who had mumps had a 19% lower risk of ovarian cancer
People who had childhood measles were 66% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who had childhood chickenpox were 47% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Friday, November 15, 2019
The one-fifth of men consuming the most fish were 9% less likely to die
The one-fifth of women consuming the most fish were 8% less likely to die
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Men who had both mumps and measles as a child were 29% less likely to die from a heart attack
Men who had both mumps and measles as a child were 13% less likely to die from an ischemic stroke
Men who had both mumps and measles as a child were 24% less likely to die from a hemorrhagic stroke
Women who had both mumps & measles as a child were 16% less likely to die from a heart attack
Women who had both mumps & measles as a child were 19% less likely to die from an ischemic stroke
Women who had both mumps & measles as a child were 14% less likely to die from a hemorrhagic stroke
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Men using testosterone were 33-42% LESS likely to get prostate cancer than men not on testosterone
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Higher cholesterol, 11-23% lower risk of death in men, 8-28% lower risk in women
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
How to cure Type 2 diabetes as described by Jason Fung, MD
Saturday, October 05, 2019
Low levels of lead exposure kill an estimated 412,000 people per year in the US
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Autism and ADHD are caused by mercury toxicity according to Boyd Haley, PhD
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Alzheimer’s and autism are caused by mercury toxicity as noted by Boyd Haley, PhD
Sunday, September 22, 2019
NIH refuses to consider mercury as a possible cause of Alzheimer’s notes Boyd Haley, PhD
Mercury causes Alzheimer’s notes Boyd Haley, PhD
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Decreased potassium in cells may help explain why obesity increases risk of cancer
Friday, August 16, 2019
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 31% more likely to have ischemic stroke over 11.9 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 29% more likely to have coronary heart disease
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 16% more likely to die during 11.9 year follow-up
Monday, August 12, 2019
Taking a statin for more than 2 years increases the risk of diabetes 3.3-fold
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Higher carbohydrate intake associated with 28% greater risk of death over 7.4 years
Higher fat intake associated with 23% lower risk of death over 7.4 years
Higher protein intake associated with 12% lower risk of death over 7.4 years
Monday, July 29, 2019
How much longer will you live if you take a statin for 5 years? 13 days.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Osteoporosis drugs are not bone builders, they are bone hardeners, and make bones brittle
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Is termite fumigation safe? No.
Friday, July 05, 2019
LDL of 50-69 mg per deciliter associated with 1.7 times greater risk of bleeding in the brain
LDL of less than 50 mg per deciliter associated with 2.7 times greater risk of bleeding in the brain
Saturday, June 29, 2019
2.8 times more suicides with newer antidepressants than placebo
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Potassium citrate plus potassium bicarbonate dissolve uric acid kidney stones in 5 of 8 people
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
3700 mg of potassium in the form of potassium citrate lowered blood pressure by 13/5 mm Hg
3700 mg of potassium in the form of potassium chloride lowered blood pressure by 11/5 mm Hg
Sunday, June 02, 2019
The benefits of consuming more potassium: lower risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and death
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Women taking blood pressure drugs were 31% MORE likely to die from cardiovascular disease
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Potassium intakes of 7000 to 15,600 mg per day do not cause elevated blood potassium levels
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Humans evolved consuming 5-6 times more potassium than today (15,600 mg vs 2,700 mg)
Essential hypertension is nothing more than a potassium deficiency
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
There were 10% MORE deaths in people with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs 9% MORE likely to develop CVD
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 34% MORE heart failure
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 37% MORE acute kidney injury
People w/ mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 72% MORE electrolyte abnormalities
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Women with low LDL levels less than 70 mg/dL had 2.2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Women with low triglycerides less than 74 mg/dL had 2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Friday, April 05, 2019
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 16%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those older than 75 by 22%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those 65-75 by 9%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in women by 29%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in men by 7%
High-intensity statin therapy with ACE inhibitor or ARB increases risk of acute kidney injury by 26%
High-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury by 35%
Medium-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 7%
Medium-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury 23%
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
People who had three (3) childhood infections or more, 80% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported three childhood infections 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 66% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood chickenpox 47% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Measles vaccine recommended by WHO increased mortality in females 2-fold notes Peter Aaby, DMSc
Sunday, March 24, 2019
DTP vaccine associated with a 5-10-fold greater mortality among children 3-5 months old
Cell phones next to body expose people to up to 9 times more radiation than current US guidelines
Saturday, March 23, 2019
People with low cholesterol who had a stroke were 88% more likely to die over 5 years
Good adherence to taking placebo associated with 47% lower mortality vs poor adherence (15% vs 28%)
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Mercury is the cause of Alzheimer’s: Boyd Haley, PhD
Blood mercury levels 2-3 times higher in Alzheimer’s than age-matched controls
Mercury causes brain neuron degeneration as seen in Alzheimer’s, University of Calgary
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Aspirin lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death by 11%
Friday, January 18, 2019
People consuming the most protein from meat were 61% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most protein from nuts & seeds were 40% less likely to die from cardiovascular
Saturday, December 01, 2018
LDL is NOT the cause of cardiovascular disease according to Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Coffee, those drinking less than one cup per day were 9% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 1-2 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 3-4 cups per day were 24% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking more than 5 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Friday, October 26, 2018
Each cup of coffee per day is associated with a 6% lower risk of death in non-smokers
Drinking up to 4 cups of coffee per day is associated with 14% lower risk of death
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with fish lowers risk of death by 7% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with legumes lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ low-fat dairy lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with poultry lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ whole grains lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
4 servings of nuts per week associated with 37% lower risk of coronary heart disease
Saturday, October 20, 2018
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 18% less likely to die over 4.8 years
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 35% less likely to die from CVD, 4.8 years
Each 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying
Each 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 10% lower risk of dying from CVD
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
5% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died from cardiovascular causes
4% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died during 2.2 years (444 vs 426 deaths)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
400 mg increase in daily potassium intake associated with 40% lower risk of stroke death over 12 yrs
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Sunday, October 07, 2018
People consuming more olive oil and fruit were 54% less likely to be depressed
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms in more than half (56%) of people coming off of them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms “severe” in nearly half (46%) of people who experience them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, tremors
Antidepressant withdrawal can cause long-term or even permanent sexual dysfunction
Antidepressant withdrawal from citalopram (Celexa): severe dizziness, vomiting
Antidepressant withdrawal: shakes, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, mood swings notes one user
Antidepressant withdrawal according to one user: agitation, insomnia and mood changes
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 months of hell, massively harder than expected
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 years to get off of paroxetine (Paxil)
Friday, September 21, 2018
People whose cholesterol levels decrease are at an INCREASED risk of death!
There is no association between total cholesterol and the degree of atherosclerosis
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Men with higher total cholesterol levels were 18-29% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Men with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 20-28% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher total cholesterol levels were up to 7% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 2-12% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
New book: The Three Best Ways to Lose Weight
Friday, August 17, 2018
Book: The Case Against Statins
Monday, August 06, 2018
People on a low-fat, high-carb diet had less anxiety and depression than those on low-carb diet
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 7 points from 129 to 122 mmHg in Tufts University study
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure from 139/91 to 124/80 mmHg
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 11% in people with mild hypertension
Potassium-enriched salt reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly men by 41%
Friday, August 03, 2018
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 1560 mg were 59% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 2700 mg were 15% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 1840 mg were 55% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 3350 mg were 22% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Thursday, August 02, 2018
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 30% lower risk of ischemic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 37% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 14% lower risk of death from any cause
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 18% increased risk of lung cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 23% increased risk of colorectal cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 29% increased risk of bladder cancer
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
SlimFast shakes cause 15.6 lbs weight loss in three months
SlimFast shakes cause 11% weight loss for two years
SlimFast shakes cause 8.4% weight loss for four years
Monday, July 30, 2018
Skim milk powder meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 24.2 lbs in six months
Skim milk powder meal replacement causes weight loss of 23.8 lbs in one year
Whey protein meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 20.9 lbs in 6 months
Whey protein meal replacement causes weight loss of 21.8 lbs in one year
Saturday, July 14, 2018
People who used beta blockers in a Diabetic Clinic weighed 19.6 lbs more than non-users
People who used beta blockers in a Hypertension Clinic weighed 37.9 lbs more than Non-Users
Beta blockers reduced diet-induced thermogenesis by 50%
Beta blockers reduced fat oxidation rate by 32%
Beta blockers reduced weekly habitual activity by 34%
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Men taking prescription antihistamines weigh 20.9 lbs more than men not taking these drugs
Women taking prescription antihistamines weigh 9.7 lbs more than women not taking these drugs
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Long-term treatment with antibiotic caused weight gain of 4 to 29 lbs in one-fourth of patients
Monday, July 09, 2018
People eating 3 oz almonds w/ 1,000 calorie diet lost 43 lbs in 6 months vs 27 lbs w/ complex carbs
Sunday, July 08, 2018
74-85% of alcoholics sober & stable 3.5 years after nutritional therapy, Joan Mathews Larson PhD
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Food allergies are the most common cause of depression notes Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD
Friday, July 06, 2018
One ounce of dark chocolate per day lowered blood pressure 6 mm Hg, fasting blood sugar 8 mg/dl
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Saunas 2-3 times per week associated with 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Saunas 4-7 times per week associated with 65% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Sauna use 2-3 times per week associated with 24% lower risk of death over 20 years
Sauna use 4-7 times per week associated with 40% lower risk of death over 20 years
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Each additional annual blood donation was associated with a 7.5% lower risk of death
Monday, July 02, 2018
Men who donated blood were 88% less likely to have a heart attack over 9 years
Sunday, July 01, 2018
People drinking 17 oz of water before meals 3X per day lost an average of 9.5 lbs
Friday, June 29, 2018
200 prescription drugs used in US list depression or suicidal symptoms as possible adverse effects
Monday, June 25, 2018
L-carnitine reduces all-cause mortality after a heart attack by 27%
L-carnitine reduces ventricular arrhythmias after a heart attack by 65%
L-carnitine reduces development of angina after a heart attack by 40%
L-carnitine reduces heart failure after a heart attack by 15%
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, minimum effective dose 2,000 mg per day
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, optimum dose 6,000 to 9,000 mg per day
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Psychiatric drugs have caused disability rates to skyrocket notes Robert Whitaker
Friday, June 22, 2018
Side effects of antidepressants as reported by patients
Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
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Monday, December 09, 2019
Mercury can cause hypothyroidism
Friday, November 29, 2019
People who ate nuts 7-times or more per week were 20% less likely to die during follow-up
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Sodium intake 3-5 g per day plus potassium intake of 4.6 g per day, lowest risk of death
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Doctors are blind to drug-induced side effects: Example Kurt’s dizziness and fainting
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Low-carbohydrate diets were associated with a 31% greater risk of death
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The one-fourth of people consuming the most potassium were 48% less likely to have dementia
The one-fourth of people consuming the most magnesium were 37% less likely to have dementia
The one-fourth of people consuming the most calcium were 36% less likely to have dementia
Monday, November 18, 2019
Women who had mumps had a 19% lower risk of ovarian cancer
People who had childhood measles were 66% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who had childhood chickenpox were 47% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Friday, November 15, 2019
The one-fifth of men consuming the most fish were 9% less likely to die
The one-fifth of women consuming the most fish were 8% less likely to die
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Men who had both mumps and measles as a child were 29% less likely to die from a heart attack
Men who had both mumps and measles as a child were 13% less likely to die from an ischemic stroke
Men who had both mumps and measles as a child were 24% less likely to die from a hemorrhagic stroke
Women who had both mumps & measles as a child were 16% less likely to die from a heart attack
Women who had both mumps & measles as a child were 19% less likely to die from an ischemic stroke
Women who had both mumps & measles as a child were 14% less likely to die from a hemorrhagic stroke
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Men using testosterone were 33-42% LESS likely to get prostate cancer than men not on testosterone
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Higher cholesterol, 11-23% lower risk of death in men, 8-28% lower risk in women
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
How to cure Type 2 diabetes as described by Jason Fung, MD
Saturday, October 05, 2019
Low levels of lead exposure kill an estimated 412,000 people per year in the US
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Autism and ADHD are caused by mercury toxicity according to Boyd Haley, PhD
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Alzheimer’s and autism are caused by mercury toxicity as noted by Boyd Haley, PhD
Sunday, September 22, 2019
NIH refuses to consider mercury as a possible cause of Alzheimer’s notes Boyd Haley, PhD
Mercury causes Alzheimer’s notes Boyd Haley, PhD
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Decreased potassium in cells may help explain why obesity increases risk of cancer
Friday, August 16, 2019
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 31% more likely to have ischemic stroke over 11.9 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 29% more likely to have coronary heart disease
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 16% more likely to die during 11.9 year follow-up
Monday, August 12, 2019
Taking a statin for more than 2 years increases the risk of diabetes 3.3-fold
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Higher carbohydrate intake associated with 28% greater risk of death over 7.4 years
Higher fat intake associated with 23% lower risk of death over 7.4 years
Higher protein intake associated with 12% lower risk of death over 7.4 years
Monday, July 29, 2019
How much longer will you live if you take a statin for 5 years? 13 days.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Osteoporosis drugs are not bone builders, they are bone hardeners, and make bones brittle
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Is termite fumigation safe? No.
Friday, July 05, 2019
LDL of 50-69 mg per deciliter associated with 1.7 times greater risk of bleeding in the brain
LDL of less than 50 mg per deciliter associated with 2.7 times greater risk of bleeding in the brain
Saturday, June 29, 2019
2.8 times more suicides with newer antidepressants than placebo
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Potassium citrate plus potassium bicarbonate dissolve uric acid kidney stones in 5 of 8 people
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
3700 mg of potassium in the form of potassium citrate lowered blood pressure by 13/5 mm Hg
3700 mg of potassium in the form of potassium chloride lowered blood pressure by 11/5 mm Hg
Sunday, June 02, 2019
The benefits of consuming more potassium: lower risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and death
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Women taking blood pressure drugs were 31% MORE likely to die from cardiovascular disease
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Potassium intakes of 7000 to 15,600 mg per day do not cause elevated blood potassium levels
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Humans evolved consuming 5-6 times more potassium than today (15,600 mg vs 2,700 mg)
Essential hypertension is nothing more than a potassium deficiency
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
There were 10% MORE deaths in people with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs 9% MORE likely to develop CVD
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 34% MORE heart failure
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 37% MORE acute kidney injury
People w/ mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 72% MORE electrolyte abnormalities
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Women with low LDL levels less than 70 mg/dL had 2.2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Women with low triglycerides less than 74 mg/dL had 2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Friday, April 05, 2019
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 16%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those older than 75 by 22%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those 65-75 by 9%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in women by 29%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in men by 7%
High-intensity statin therapy with ACE inhibitor or ARB increases risk of acute kidney injury by 26%
High-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury by 35%
Medium-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 7%
Medium-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury 23%
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
People who had three (3) childhood infections or more, 80% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported three childhood infections 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 66% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood chickenpox 47% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Measles vaccine recommended by WHO increased mortality in females 2-fold notes Peter Aaby, DMSc
Sunday, March 24, 2019
DTP vaccine associated with a 5-10-fold greater mortality among children 3-5 months old
Cell phones next to body expose people to up to 9 times more radiation than current US guidelines
Saturday, March 23, 2019
People with low cholesterol who had a stroke were 88% more likely to die over 5 years
Good adherence to taking placebo associated with 47% lower mortality vs poor adherence (15% vs 28%)
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Mercury is the cause of Alzheimer’s: Boyd Haley, PhD
Blood mercury levels 2-3 times higher in Alzheimer’s than age-matched controls
Mercury causes brain neuron degeneration as seen in Alzheimer’s, University of Calgary
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Aspirin lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death by 11%
Friday, January 18, 2019
People consuming the most protein from meat were 61% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most protein from nuts & seeds were 40% less likely to die from cardiovascular
Saturday, December 01, 2018
LDL is NOT the cause of cardiovascular disease according to Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Coffee, those drinking less than one cup per day were 9% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 1-2 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 3-4 cups per day were 24% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking more than 5 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Friday, October 26, 2018
Each cup of coffee per day is associated with a 6% lower risk of death in non-smokers
Drinking up to 4 cups of coffee per day is associated with 14% lower risk of death
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with fish lowers risk of death by 7% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with legumes lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ low-fat dairy lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with poultry lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ whole grains lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
4 servings of nuts per week associated with 37% lower risk of coronary heart disease
Saturday, October 20, 2018
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 18% less likely to die over 4.8 years
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 35% less likely to die from CVD, 4.8 years
Each 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying
Each 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 10% lower risk of dying from CVD
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
5% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died from cardiovascular causes
4% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died during 2.2 years (444 vs 426 deaths)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
400 mg increase in daily potassium intake associated with 40% lower risk of stroke death over 12 yrs
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Sunday, October 07, 2018
People consuming more olive oil and fruit were 54% less likely to be depressed
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms in more than half (56%) of people coming off of them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms “severe” in nearly half (46%) of people who experience them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, tremors
Antidepressant withdrawal can cause long-term or even permanent sexual dysfunction
Antidepressant withdrawal from citalopram (Celexa): severe dizziness, vomiting
Antidepressant withdrawal: shakes, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, mood swings notes one user
Antidepressant withdrawal according to one user: agitation, insomnia and mood changes
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 months of hell, massively harder than expected
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 years to get off of paroxetine (Paxil)
Friday, September 21, 2018
People whose cholesterol levels decrease are at an INCREASED risk of death!
There is no association between total cholesterol and the degree of atherosclerosis
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Men with higher total cholesterol levels were 18-29% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Men with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 20-28% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher total cholesterol levels were up to 7% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 2-12% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
New book: The Three Best Ways to Lose Weight
Friday, August 17, 2018
Book: The Case Against Statins
Monday, August 06, 2018
People on a low-fat, high-carb diet had less anxiety and depression than those on low-carb diet
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 7 points from 129 to 122 mmHg in Tufts University study
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure from 139/91 to 124/80 mmHg
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 11% in people with mild hypertension
Potassium-enriched salt reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly men by 41%
Friday, August 03, 2018
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 1560 mg were 59% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 2700 mg were 15% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 1840 mg were 55% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 3350 mg were 22% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Thursday, August 02, 2018
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 30% lower risk of ischemic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 37% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 14% lower risk of death from any cause
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 18% increased risk of lung cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 23% increased risk of colorectal cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 29% increased risk of bladder cancer
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
SlimFast shakes cause 15.6 lbs weight loss in three months
SlimFast shakes cause 11% weight loss for two years
SlimFast shakes cause 8.4% weight loss for four years
Monday, July 30, 2018
Skim milk powder meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 24.2 lbs in six months
Skim milk powder meal replacement causes weight loss of 23.8 lbs in one year
Whey protein meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 20.9 lbs in 6 months
Whey protein meal replacement causes weight loss of 21.8 lbs in one year
Saturday, July 14, 2018
People who used beta blockers in a Diabetic Clinic weighed 19.6 lbs more than non-users
People who used beta blockers in a Hypertension Clinic weighed 37.9 lbs more than Non-Users
Beta blockers reduced diet-induced thermogenesis by 50%
Beta blockers reduced fat oxidation rate by 32%
Beta blockers reduced weekly habitual activity by 34%
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Men taking prescription antihistamines weigh 20.9 lbs more than men not taking these drugs
Women taking prescription antihistamines weigh 9.7 lbs more than women not taking these drugs
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Long-term treatment with antibiotic caused weight gain of 4 to 29 lbs in one-fourth of patients
Monday, July 09, 2018
People eating 3 oz almonds w/ 1,000 calorie diet lost 43 lbs in 6 months vs 27 lbs w/ complex carbs
Sunday, July 08, 2018
74-85% of alcoholics sober & stable 3.5 years after nutritional therapy, Joan Mathews Larson PhD
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Food allergies are the most common cause of depression notes Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD
Friday, July 06, 2018
One ounce of dark chocolate per day lowered blood pressure 6 mm Hg, fasting blood sugar 8 mg/dl
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Saunas 2-3 times per week associated with 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Saunas 4-7 times per week associated with 65% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Sauna use 2-3 times per week associated with 24% lower risk of death over 20 years
Sauna use 4-7 times per week associated with 40% lower risk of death over 20 years
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Each additional annual blood donation was associated with a 7.5% lower risk of death
Monday, July 02, 2018
Men who donated blood were 88% less likely to have a heart attack over 9 years
Sunday, July 01, 2018
People drinking 17 oz of water before meals 3X per day lost an average of 9.5 lbs
Friday, June 29, 2018
200 prescription drugs used in US list depression or suicidal symptoms as possible adverse effects
Monday, June 25, 2018
L-carnitine reduces all-cause mortality after a heart attack by 27%
L-carnitine reduces ventricular arrhythmias after a heart attack by 65%
L-carnitine reduces development of angina after a heart attack by 40%
L-carnitine reduces heart failure after a heart attack by 15%
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, minimum effective dose 2,000 mg per day
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, optimum dose 6,000 to 9,000 mg per day
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Psychiatric drugs have caused disability rates to skyrocket notes Robert Whitaker
Friday, June 22, 2018
Side effects of antidepressants as reported by patients
Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
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