Islet Cells Generation - Cure? I Think Not! - Oct 01
This article in Diabetes Health discusses yet another new potential "cure." However, yet again, it requires immunosuppressants which are not an option to me. ... more
Cholesterol Conundrum - Sep 21
I recently wrote about Red Yeast Rice as an alternative to statins and the fact that it actually IS a statin since they contain the same active ingredients. You just ... more
Red Yeast Rice - It is a Statin - Do I Take It? - Sep 10
I receive Dr. Mercola's newsletter regularly. I don't, however, regularly read it. My concern is the amount of "stuff" sold on the website. However, this ... more
Inaccurate Monitors and Strips - Sep 02
Some of you may have read about the FDA's recent warning about the inaccuracy of certain test strips while taking certain medications. Honestly, I didn't pay much attention ... more
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