What Doctors Don't Tell YouQ I have always had irregular heartbeats, but they have not caused any problems. I take digoxin [digitalis, a heart drug] and phenindione [an anticoagulant] daily, but I don’t like taking drugs and I am also allergic to aspirin, antihistamines...
Decreasing intake of certain fats, rather than fats in general, may help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a recent study.
Studies are beginning to highlight the importance of sunlight as a cancer fighter, yet those of us who live in Northern Europe get virtually no sunlight for up to six months of the year. While we can supplement with vitamin D, is a UVA sunbed a good...
Q:My understanding is that linoleic acid (and linolenic acid) are particularly important to health, provided certain co-factors are present in the diet. ...
* Clean up and customise your diet (see our Special Report) and eat an unprocessed, organic diet, rich in antioxidants
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* L-arginine. This is a precursor to nitric oxide, which improves circulation, bringing more oxygen to tissues (Stroke, 1994; 25: 429-35). In Raynaud’s, oral L-arginine can reverse tissue damage in the fingers (Mol Cell Biochem, 2003; 244: 139-41)...
Women with PMS often have low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids (Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1984; 150: 363-6). This may be due to a genetic glitch that impairs conversion of linoleic acid
Q I am debating whether to have a vaginal hysterectomy for prolapse, which is affecting my bladder and leading to frequent urination. There are no other medical problems.
