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Dr. William Davis

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posted 09/17/2009, comments (0)

What is Lp(a)?

Let me tell you about Laura. Laura is a slender, active 43-year old mother of two. Laura was concerned about her risk for heart disease, given her Dad's heart attack and bypass surgery at age 48, her brother's heart attack and two stents at age 42. Laura has never smoked, has normal blood pressure (106/72), normal... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/10/2009, comments (0)

Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Weight Gain

A lack of sleep is a common problem. We are so busy, it is frequently hard to make going to bed at a reasonable time a priority. However, if you are struggling to lose weight, getting adequate sleep is essential. Research shows a strong link between a lack of sleep and obesity. Sleep deprivation affects the balance of two hormones that... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/08/2009, comments (0)

Vitamin D: A Cure for Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome - you might know it as pre-diabetes - is that increasingly common collection of low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. 1 in 4 Americans now have it. Metabolic syndrome might be better called "metabolic turmoil," since there's a boiling pot of metabolic disruptions at... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/01/2009, comments (7)

Do YOU Have One of the Most Under-diagnosed Contributors to Heart Disease?

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 Chevron

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posted 09/01/2009, comments (3)

Weight and Vitamin D

Susie is a petite 5 ft 3 inch woman who weighs 102 lbs. Her starting 25-hydroxy vitamin D level was 42 ng/ml in summer. Claire, on the other hands, struggles with her weight. Also at 5 ft 3 inches but weighing 221 lbs, Claire's starting vitamin D level was 23 ng/ml, also during the summer - severe deficiency. I ask patients to... Read more Chevron

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