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Fish Oil vs aspirin for Heart Patients
submitted by: admin on 02/18/2015
Fish oil supplementation is the rule in Europe CCUs and hardly used in the US. The values of essential fatty acids are reviewed. It is far superior to aspirin for anticoagulation because of its saftey profile. We need comparative studies in a clinical trial.
Fish Oil vs Flax Seed Oil
submitted by: admin on 11/26/2024
Fish oil and flax seed oil are both excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids. Not everyone can convert what is in flax to the active omega 3 and 6 oils that we need. Fish oil is easily contaminated by heavy metals.
Fish Reduces Crime
submitted by: admin on 11/26/2024
Dr. Len and Nurse Vicki review the importance of essential fatty acids for brain function and encourage eating fish to correct the problem. They report the effects of adding fish to the diet of prisoners and encourage that we serve both prisonsers and school children more fish in their diets. Research supporting this premise is presented.
Fitness Trumps Body Weight
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
If you maintain or improve your fitness level, even if your body weight has not changed or increases, you can reduce your risk of death. This data is according to research reported in the journal Circulation in December of 2011 on 14,000 men of average age 44 over 6 years. For every MET (the energy expended during exercise) increase over 6 years of a 19% reduction...
Fitness vs Fatness, Which is Most Important?
submitted by: admin on 11/26/2024
Is it more important to be fit or normal weight. We present an argument that while both are important, being fit is the most important. Interval training is the best way to become fit.
Fitness Without Effort
submitted by: admin on 11/26/2024
Being in better shape makes physical activities easier. Getting into the zone is another way to do this. Effort is less with more confidence and focus. The way we practice should also include less effort.
Five Pearls for Optimal Health and Well Being with Phillip Miller, MD
submitted by: admin on 11/26/2024
Dr. Miller offers and discusses five principles for optimal health: no microwaves, reduce cell phone use, get the chlorine out of shower water, get 7-8 hours of sleep, breakfast every am with protein.
Five Regrets of the Dying that are Lessons for the Living
submitted by: admin on 10/23/2018
The way we live our lives is not often the same as how we die. While our values during our lives are more oriented to accumulating wealth and power, when we or someone we love is near death our values change to relationships. We become more interested in restoring and nurturing relationships than our bank accounts, real estate portfolios, or other personal wealth....
Five Screening Tests for Heart Disease You May Not Need
submitted by: admin on 04/12/2015
There is no good evidence that if a person is symptom free that any of the common tests that screen for heart disease are helpful according to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Even for people who smoke or those with diabetes or obesity there's no good evidence that heart screening tests save lives or prevent disease. These tests...
Flawed Genes Account for less than One Percent of All Diseases
submitted by: admin on 02/19/2015
According to editorials in August of 2012 from Sayer Ji of GreenMedInfo, and Elizabeth Renter of NaturalSociety, it has been estimated that less than 1% of all diseases are caused by flawed genes! Because the influence of our environment on genes (epigenetics) usually determines the expression of our genes, our lifestyle becomes very important...
Flax Seed Oil
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Flax seed oil is a wonderful source of both omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. The differences between fish and flax are discussed. The amounts and benefits of each needed are discussed.
Flaxseeds Lower Blood Pressure
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
The largest decrease in BP ever shown by any dietary intervention is flaxseeds according to a paper presented at the American Heart Association 2012 Scientific Sessions. Just 2 tablespoons of milled flax seeds resulted in a drop of 10 mm of Hg systolic and 7 mm Hg diastolic. This is equivalent to most antihypertensive drugs, and without their associated...
Flu Vaccine Causes 5.5 Times More Respiratory Infections than Unvaccinated
submitted by: admin on 06/27/2015
A journal article published in the June 2013 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases showed that people who got a flu shot were 5.5 times more at risk for developing another viral respiratory infection! And, they also found that there was no protection from the immunization from the flu. Hmmm. Want a flu shot?
A possible reason for this could be...
Fluoride
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Fluoride is a toxin to the body and is widespread. The story behind putting in the water supply is discussed and health issues caused by it is presented.
Focusing with Ofer Erez
submitted by: admin on 11/26/2024
Replacing effort with skill gets better outcomes. Learning to move takes learning and it becomes a skill that is eventually effortless.
Food Addictions in Kids, Are They Related to Hormonal Imbalances?
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Foods can be addictive and a key reason for pediatric obesity is related to high calorie, low fiber diets that promote changes in hormones. Sugar addiction underlies many of the hormonal changes that lead to the metabolic syndrome.
Food Additives are Poorly Regulated by the FDA
submitted by: admin on 08/23/2013
The August of 2013 issue of the journal, Internal Medicine, reviewed 451 voluntary reports from food manufacturers regarding the safety of their food additives and discovered that the reports were created by the manufacturers or their payed representatives. Of the 451 reports, 22% were made by a company employee, 13% by employees of manufacturer-hired...
Food and Addiction with Francesco Garripoli
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Addiction is common and food is a very common addiction. When we are removed from their natural environment it leads to problems. Sugar and high fructose corn fructose are classic examples of how a natural environment is affected by change. We tend to put blame outside of ourselves, this is what victimization is.
Food for Thought with Cindy Geshon
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Dr. Len interviews the founder of the Wellness City Challenge in Contra Costa County that is revolutionizing the diets of school children. Her leadership in hands on "eat and learn" classes and promotion of what a healthy diet is is making grass roots changes in the community.
Food in Childrens' Hospitals is Unhealthy
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Only 7% of food in 14 major childrens' hospitals in California was considered healthy according to a new study published in Academic Pediatrics. Researchers from UCLA and the Rand Corporation did the study. They concluded that "as health professionals, we understand the connection between healthy eating and good health..." Nothing could...
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