Catherine UlbrichtThe objective of this study was to evaluate the scientific evidence on stevia, including expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing. This review serves as a...
Stevia, a plant native to South America, is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar in its extract form. With a low glycemic and added benefits in potentially helping to control obesity, enhance glucose tolerance, and reduce blood pressure, one would...
What Doctors Don't Tell YouAfter using beta-blockers as the drug of choice to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) for 30 years, doctors have finally been warned that the drugs are ineffective and dangerous.
None of the 66 pharmaceutical drugs currently licensed as treatment for high blood pressure, or hypertension, are any better than 'water pills', according to a new breakthrough study.
HOORAY! THE DRUGS WORK: But then again, they don't
Q I’ve heard a lot recently about syndrome X, but I don’t really understand what it is. Can you please explain what the symptoms are, who is likely to develop it and how it can be treated? - AJ, Plymouth
We all know that too much salt is bad for you but too little can be just as harmful. ...
ASPARTAME: Why it’s not so sweet
Re Parkinson’s disease (WDDTY vol 14 no 5), I am puzzled by a statement about vitamin B6 which suggested that patients with heart conditions should not take it. This is the first I have heard of an adverse effect on heart conditions by B6.
PRE-ECLAMPSIA? It could increase your chances of heart problems later
