"The routine use of ultrasound in pregnancy is the biggest uncontrolled experiment in history."Beverly Beech, birth activist In the first article in this series on natural childbirth, I presented evidence that - contrary to popular belief - hospital birth is no safer than home birth. I'd like to begin this next article by telling you what it is not. It is not a blanket condemnation of ultrasound, nor is it a judgment of women who choose routine ...
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I'd like to bring your attention to two recently published studies which highlight the dangers of antidepressant drugs and maintaining low cholesterol levels. Low Serum Cholesterol May Be Associated With Suicide Attempt History I've written before about the association of low cholesterol with aggressive and violent behavior as well as an increased risk of suicide. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds weight to the already considerable body of evidence suggesting that low ...
One of my favorite researchers, Chris Masterjohn, has just launched a new blog called "The Daily Lipid" where he writes about fats, cholesterol and health. Chris is pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology and is one of the most knowledgeable contemporary writers on cardiovascular health that I'm aware of. With his permission, I am cross-posting the first two articles on his blog - which you should definitely consider adding to your blogroll! Statins ...
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Introducing Sylvie Riel Hummingbird Kresser - John N: While the design of acupuncture studies has been improving, it is still not sufficient in isolating the 'placebo effect' and other variables responsib
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part VI): 5 ways acupuncture can help you where drugs and surgery can’t - Jorge: Hi Chris, Interesting episode! I didn't catch the name of the place that sells the organic herbs you talked about. Cheers
Episode 14 – Andropause (a.k.a. “manopause”, male menopause) - Angela Sparks: Congratulations from another home-birthing mother of four, all grown now. Sylvie is gorgeous! It has been such a treat to share your journey through y
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- Aug 02 2011 07:32am Will the salt myth finally die? New meta-analysis shows salt restriction useless for preventing CHD, strokes or death.
- Aug 01 2011 03:41pm The China Study has been so thoroughly beaten down over the past year, I almost feel sorry for it. Almost. Denise Minger takes it to the curb - again.
- Aug 01 2011 08:03am Government data proves raw milk safe. There are 48 million foodborne illnesses each year, with only 27 attributable to raw milk.
- Jul 30 2011 11:02am New paper shows that Hashimoto's patients test positive for thyroid antibodies several years before symptoms appear. This is why it's so important to get antibodies tested early if you suspect you have a thyroid problem.
- Jul 28 2011 09:29am A few more pictures of Sylvie.
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