I decided to check out the headlines for the newly released Tamoxifen study. They were predictably embarrassing, and a suitable lesson on why news coverage cannot be considered a trustworthy source on scientific research, especially involving health and medicine: “Tamoxifen dramatically lowers incidence of breast cancer in high-risk women, study shows” “Tamoxifen linked to lower …
Here is a list of drugs, organized by drug class, which have been documented to induce mitrochondrial damage. This is not to suggest these medications are inappropriate or to be avoided, just that it is best to be aware of this potential side-effect. Excerpted from: Medication-induced mitochondrial damage and disease
pesticides and depression, purpose of life, foam rollers, autoimmune, microbiome, antibiotics and obesity
It was common for health care providers to withhold information about medical mistakes. Only 9 percent of patients said the medical facility voluntarily disclosed the harm. When officials did disclose harm it was often because they were forced to. Nine percent of respondents said the harm was only acknowledged under pressure. Apologies were infrequent. Only …
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I believe it is important to note that suboptimal levels of B12 may be present long before symptoms serious enough to seek healthcare. Tests for B12 deficiency are also likely to miss B12 deficiency until it progress to stage 3 or 4. Stage 1 – “declining blood levels of the vitamin” – signs and symptoms often …
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I think this is an decent piece that presents several important points in an easy to understand manner. “Healthy” microbes can easily turn rogue. Those in our guts are undoubtedly helpful, but if they cross the lining of the intestine and enter our bloodstream, they can trigger a debilitating immune response. The same microbes can be …
Research Twenty five year follow-up for breast cancer incidence and mortality of the Canadian National Breast Screening Study: randomised screening trial (2014) “Annual mammography in women aged 40-59 does not reduce mortality from breast cancer beyond that of physical examination or usual care when adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is freely available. Overall, 22% (106/484) of …
microbiome, probiotics, depression and activity, aging, weight management, nucleic acids
low-carb and low-fat diets, obesity, genetics, cancer screening in older populations, Alzheimer’s, Tylenol, cannabis
As of a few weeks ago I finished switching out CFL bulbs for LED bulbs and I’m happy with the result. I prefer the quality of light to both CFL’s and incandescents and it’s nice to be able to throw away lightbulbs if they break and not have to worry about mercury exposure or contamination. …
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