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Optic Neuropathy - what is it? what causes it?
2. Side Effects of Statins
3. Natural vs. Organic Foods
4. Allergies & Sinus Relief
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"We
need to shift our focus from treating disease to generating
health..." Hippocrates (AMA"The Father of
Medicine")
Optic
Neuropathy
Optic
neuropathy refers to damage to the optic nerve. Read our article
about this Type
of Neuropathy
Side
Effects of Statins
Seventeen
percent of patients taking statin drugs reported side effects such as
muscle pain, nausea, and liver and nervous system problems.
Two-thirds
of those who reported side effects quit taking the drugs; half of those
prescribed statins quit taking them at least temporarily, while 20
percent quit for more than a year.
Taking
higher doses of the statins simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor)
or rosuvastatin (Crestor) increases your risk of acute kidney injury by
34 percent, a condition that can be fatal.
Statins
are also linked to diabetes, liver damage, memory problems, muscle
weakness and more
Most
people taking statin drugs do not need them; heart health can be
optimized using dietary and other lifestyle strategies
For
the complete article on Statins
Natural
vs. Organic Foods
Consumers
often consider the terms "natural" and "organic" to
be the same. When a packaged food says it is "all
natural," what does that really mean?
What are the requirements for a food
to be labeled "organic"?
Watch
the video Natural
vs. Organic
See
article on Organically
Grown Foods
Allergies
& Sinus Relief
This is the time of year when sinus infections and allergies kick in.
I've noticed a lot more people visiting our site looking at these too
subjects. So, here are the links:
Allergies
Sinusitis
And
for some more information from Dr. Mercola.
Spring
allergies affect an estimated 25 million Americans. Airborne pollen is
the most common cause of seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or
allergic rhinitis
An
estimated 80 percent of your immune system is located in your gut, so
supporting your digestive health is essential to also supporting your
immune system, which is your primary defense system against ALL disease,
including allergies and asthma
Processed
food, GE ingredients and synthetic additives all decimate the beneficial
bacteria in your gut, thereby having a negative effect on your immune
system. Ideally, you’ll want to avoid processed foods, focusing on
organic, locally-grown foods instead, and include fermented foods in
your diet to optimize your gut flora
For
short-term relief of allergy symptoms, acupuncture has been found to be
effective. Irrigating your sinuses with a neti pot is also recommended
A
number of foods and herbs can help alleviate allergy symptoms, including
hot pepper, quercetin, butterbur, goldenseal and eucalyptus oil
For
more long-term relief, consider provocation neutralization treatment, or
sublingual allergy drops, which work just as well as inhalers.
Sublingual immunotherapy has not been approved by the FDA but is widely
used in Europe, and some American doctors prescribe it off label
See full article Allergies
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