It seems each passing year adds another new chapter in the story of the fish oil phenomenon. The keen interest in the heart-healthy effects of fish oil began in earnest shortly after publication of the Italian GISSI Prevenzione Trial involving over 11,000 participants. It demonstrated that doses in the range of 1000mg of EPA and DHA... Read more
I spend a great deal of "electronic ink" harping on the subject of "Informed, Self-directed Healthcare (ISH). In a nutshell, ISH is about spending a little time studying your personal health concerns (using resources like HealthCentral.com) and working with your doctor as a team to solve them. Remember, your doctor has to study,... Read more
It is no secret that I have embraced the concept of informed, self-directed healthcare and am one of its most ardent proponents. In a nutshell, this healthcare philosophy preaches that you must take your health into your own hands and not rely on the "one-size fits-all" type of medicine often provided. If I had simply followed what my... Read more
Like many other heart disease sufferers, especially those taking niacin as this supplement can raise blood sugar, I routinely (perhaps once per year) have my fasting blood sugar tested to remain on guard for diabetes and pre-diabetes. As most of us are already aware, diabetes as well as any form of elevated blood sugar, is a significant risk... Read more
Just as the science of jet aircraft advanced to break the sound barrier, a new Texas law has broken the "Insurance Barrier" to providing heart scans for asymptomatic patients at risk for heart disease. The primary supporting evidence was provided by the SHAPE Guidelines (full report).
The bill was introduced by an asymptomatic Texas... Read more
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