Background We have now reached a point where it is obvious to anyone who examines the scientific evidence objectively that the habitual diet is the primary factor responsible for much of the poor standard of public health today. It is very clear that the increase in type 2 diabetes (T2D), obesity and related diseases commenced …
236. The Role of the Market in Achieving Dietary Change Read More »
The objective The fundamental objective is to reduce the amount of carbohydrates being consumed and largely replace them with the healthy fats. You should make the changes gradually so that your body can activate its fat burning capabilities. The approach should be try out a variety of different strategies, so that you can identify those …
I have just been reading a paper on the Eatright website which is from the USA Academy of Nutrition Dietetics (AND). This states that the causes of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) are: “complex and still not fully known. Sometimes diabetes is triggered by genetics, illness, being overweight or simply getting older. Although food doesn’t cause diabetes, …
193. Diabetes: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Must Do Better! Read More »
Fasting has been used as a therapy for seizures since the earliest times and in the Bible, Mark describes how Jesus cured a boy with epilepsy (1). In 1911, 2 physicians in Paris used starvation to treat 20 children and adults for epilepsy and reported that seizures were less severe. In 1921 Dr Rawle Geylin …
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According to a report in The Guardian: “The NHS is generally acknowledged to be facing a growing funding crisis after four years of tight settlements, deepening demographic pressure and an inefficient system that splits health and social care. The Nuffield Trust has suggested there will be a financial shortfall of £2bn in 2015-16” (1). The …
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener which is produced by G D Searle a company owned by Monsanto. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. According to the official website the benefits include: Aspartame Tastes Like Sugar Aspartame Enhances and Extends Flavors Aspartame Does Not Promote Tooth Decay Aspartame is Helpful for Individuals with Diabetes …
As long ago as 1960, President Eisenhower warned about the dangers of the Military-Industrial Complex. Here is a quote from the famous speech: “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the militaryindustrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists …
The use of drugs is an integral component of the conventional approach to modern medicine. Invariably a visit to your GP results in a prescription for at least one pill or potion. A similar treatment is often associated with a stay in hospital. The fundamental principle which underpins this strategy is that these medicines will …
118. Crony Capitalism. The Pharmaceutical Industry. Read More »
The banking industry quite rightly suffers from public opprobrium because of its role in the financial crisis, manipulation of the bank rate and mis-selling of various products. By contrast the pharmaceutical industry is somewhat more highly regarded. Nevertheless recent examples of unethical behaviour indicate that the approach to business in this sector does not exactly …
This is a repost by Glyn Wainwright which originally appeared on bit.ly/1fkGYgb I am very grateful to Glyn for permission to post here. He can be contacted at @Cholesterol_OK Based upon a presentation to the European Conference WAPF London 2014 Glyn Wainwright MSc MBCS CITP CEng Independent Researcher, Leeds UK The Paradox Being told you …