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Ive gotten so much delightful feedback on the story of my adventure last year with ophthalmologist Ed Kondrot that I want to tell you about this years trip. You might remember that we trekked into and out the Grand Canyon on the hottest weekend of the year. This year Ed and I trekked Yosemite, a … Read more

Imagine getting a disease that progressively cripples your peripheral nervous system with unstoppable paralysis. To those who contract Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), its a fate worse than cancer. But imagine finding a way to lower your risk up to 60%. Would that interest you? A Netherlands study has just found a way. In this study, … Read more

Now that you know a great new substitute for steroids, what about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? We have discussed NSAIDs a lot in past issues. Yes, they may relieve your pain. But they also destroy your joint cartilage. Destroyed joints, however, are the least of your worries. Turns out that NSAIDs also cause heart disease. … Read more

If you have some type of inflammation, its likely your doctor prescribed you steroids to treat it. Whether you have arthritis, lupus, eczema, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or any other inflammatory condition, steroids are the drug of choice. Doctors love steroids because they are very effective at suppressing symptoms. So they make the … Read more

A bill working its way through Congress could be the first step in dismantling your rights to access supplements. The bill (S.3546) is well intended. It would require the reporting of serious adverse reactions to supplements to the FDA. It sounds good. But is it? The FDA is already in shambles. Vioxx tells the story. … Read more