Published July 16, 2010

How to cut prostate cancer growth by 50%

Did you know there’s an easy way to slow prostate cancer by as much as 50%? And all you have to do is add one thing to your diet?

Researchers from U.C. Davis compared mice fed walnuts to those fed soy bean oil. Mice in both groups still developed cancer. But the cancers in the walnut group were 50% smaller than the soy group. The researchers believe that several components of the walnut were at work. One effect was that whole walnuts reduced a protein called endothelin, a substance that increases inflammation of blood vessels.

Another is a great ratio of omega oils. Interestingly, this confirms my reported suspicions on the ALA-prostate cancer controversy. In years past, some studies attempted to link higher ALA (omega-3) to higher prostate cancers.

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Published July 15, 2010

Treat the #1 cause of heart disease, osteoporosis, and dementia at home

Last week, I showed you the #1 cause of heart disease, osteoporosis, and dementia in women. That cause is estrogen deficiency. I also told you about a cream that can help you overcome this deficiency quickly and safely. This week, I’d like to show you a few things you can do at home to beat this deficiency – and the diseases it causes.

One of the best — and least exciting — ways to help your body adjust to menopausal changes is exercise. Studies have clearly shown that the women who are in the best physical condition are the ones who have the least symptoms.

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Published July 14, 2010

Why stents for heart disease are unnecessary

Being a doctor, it always surprises people when I tell them one of the best ways to improve health care and lower costs in this country would be to simply not visit the doctor. Some people think I’m crazy for suggesting it. But the facts prove it.

Take, for instance, all the people who die because of prescription drugs, hospital infections, and unnecessary surgery. Had most of them stayed away from their doctor, they would still be alive. Well, the evidence against doctors and hospitals continues to grow.

The latest scandal in the heart disease world is stents.

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