Concerning Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is occurring in people who say "I used to be taller." The same is true for those who are now more "hunched over" than they used to be. For most people, osteoporosis is due to our Western way of eating chicken/meat, as "pre-technological" cultures, who eat less chicken/meat, and also do not smoke, who are positive, do more exercise, and … [Read more...]

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) For Menopause Some women believe that menopause is a natural event and they do not wish to take hormone replacement (HRT). However in our culture, which eats much chicken and meat (both of which contribute to osteoporosis), a great many women develop osteoporosis once they lose the protective effects of their hormones after menopause. That is, … [Read more...]

Medication Induced Cholesterol Reduction And Subsequent Cancer Coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction, most of sudden death) and its ramifications of angiography, angioplasty, bypass surgery, arrhythmia therapy, etc., have known causes. In areas of the world where there is: Calorie restriction, Low fat, high fiber diets, Physical life, No or minimal … [Read more...]

Insulin (as Villain) and Hypertension A Direct Relationship Insulin resistance refers to the (lack of) effect of insulin on carbohydrate (glucose) metabolism. Only 1/2 (50%) of hypertensives have insulin values similar to the normal population and hence are not insulin resistant. Not all hypertensives are insulin resistant and not all insulin resistant people (like … [Read more...]