February 2008 Zone Science Newsletter
Last Updated Feb 2008
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This is exactly the conclusion of a massive 10,000 patient ACCORD trial that was brought to screeching halt by the government. It appeared that diabetics lowering their blood sugars to desired levels were dying at a faster rate from heart disease. Maybe it’s not the fact that the diabetics were lowering their blood sugar levels, but the drugs that were being used. It is known that for 1 percent reduction of glycosylated hemoglobin that long-term complications, such as blindness and kidney failure, are reduced by 25 to 40 percent. Read More |
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Best questions from drsears.com
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Use of fish oil for Canavan disease
Is it possible fish oil can be used to stop or slow down the deterioration of my 18-month-old grandson's brain and if so what dosage? Read More |
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Zone Diet and the liver
I would like to start with your Zone diet, but I would like to know if it will be safe for my liver. Read More |
EicoRx, statins and baby aspirin
I am taking 5 grams of EicoRx and 20 mlg. of pravastatina. (As soon my cholesterol gets lower, I will stop pravastatina). I am taking Boniva (150), one tablet a month. I would like to know if I can take one baby aspirin every day at the same time. I am 69 years old.Read More |
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Allergies, alopecia, and omega-3s
My daughter is 3 years old. She is has an anaphylactic allergy to nuts, she is mildly allergic to milk, and she has developed alopecia within the past five months. Someone suggested that I start giving her 200 mg/day of Omega-3 fatty acids. They also suggested that the alopecia and food allergies might be related. Any advice? Read More |
Goiter causes other health problems
What can I do about the symptoms and weight gain from the thyroid? What can save my thyroid? Read More |
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Best Health News from drsears.com in February |
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