November 2008 Zone Science Newsletter
Last Updated Dec 2008
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| As diabetes drug costs increase, so do the risks |
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| It was announced in the most recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine that the annual cost for diabetes drugs has doubled to $12 billion dollars in a little more than six years. Today about 8 percent of Americans have diabetes, and the rate of increase of this disease still remains at epidemic levels. So you would think with all of the new advances in diabetic medications that we would be turning the corner on this disease. Well, think again. Read More |
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Best questions from DrSears.com
in November |
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Post-radiation proctitis
The doctor has just told me I have to increase the amount of fiber in my diet, or I will end up with a permanent colostomy. I would like to know which fiber foods are the best. Read More |
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Face flushing and phentermine
In the last few days I have begun getting some semi-mild face/ear flushing...at first in the late afternoon and now starting earlier and earlier. What I’m wondering is if you have a perspective on why? Read More |
Red blood cell analysis
My test results indicated that I had an elevated omega-3 level and not enough omega-6 and not optimal arachidonic acid levels. I am wondering why I might have had these results since I was eating almost an ideal Zone Diet. Read More |
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Balancing omega 3s and omega 6s
I’m trying to lose weight on the Zone Diet and taking 5 grams of quality fish oil a day. My question is: now with all the 3s, what about balancing with omega 6s again. I’m sure in the past I was way out of balance the other way, but now I don’t see enough 6s in my Zone Diet. Read More |
Lupus and thyroid removals
How do these two illnesses influence weight gain, and is it possible for your program to help me lose weight? Read More |
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Best Health News from DrSears.com in November |
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