A new study suggests that among people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), taking a high-dose supplement of vitamin D may increase their exercise capacity and strength of respiratory muscles. The findings, which were presented at the recent American Thoracic Society conference in Denver, show that a monthly dose of 100,000 IU (international units) Read More…
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FDA Allows Potato Chips to Be Advertised as “Heart Healthy”
FRITO-LAY is subsidiary of PEPSICO, INC., makers of Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay sells $12 Billion a year of products that include: Lays Potato Chips Doritos Tostitos Cheetos Fritos You might not associate these mostly fried snack foods as being good for you, but the FDA has no problem allowing the Frito-Lay website to state the following: “Frito-Lay Read More…
FDA/FTC Wants More Control Over What You Are Allowed to Learn
Chilling Effect on Innovation: Headquartered in Stockton, California, Diamonds Foods is a processor and marketer of nuts, with distribution in over 80% of US supermarets. Most of Diamonds 1,700 walnut growers are family farmers with orchards in the heartland of California’s Central Valley. Their association with Diamond guarantees a market for their crops and provides Read More…
Walnuts – A Wealth Of Health of Health Found In Walnuts
More than ever before, researchers are convined about the nutritional benefits of walnuts. Each walnut you crack open and eat contains loads of vitamins, phenolic acids, tannins, and flavonoids, as well as those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids, th almost 90% of the phenols being found in the skin. To array of compounds contributes to heart Read More…
A Story Of Bipolar Disorder (manic-depressive illness)
Are you feeling really “down” sometimes and really “up” other times? Are these mood changes causing problems at work, school, or home? I yes, you may have bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness. Things to remember: 1. Look for signs of bipolar disorder. 2. Understand that bipolar disorder is a real illness. 3. See your Read More…
The R.I.C.H. Experience
After viewing the viral video of Black doctor Susan Moore alleging poor and racist treatment from hospital staff before she died of COVID in December 2020, Aubynette Rolle, an internationally-recognized nurse who is also a medical attorney, says now more than ever, there must be a change in the way healthcare is delivered. “I was Read More…