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April 2004 |
Vol. 3 No. 4
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People – Not Their Words – Tell “The
Carbohydrate Story” |
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Over half the US population is either on a
low-carb diet, has tried a low-carb diet, or plans to try a low-carb
diet in the future according to one recent report.1 Does
this mean carbohydrates have now been proven harmful to our health and
waistline?
Should the fact that almost every sector of the food industry, from
Heinz Ketchup to
Michelob
Beer, has jumped on the low-carb bandwagon cause us to start...
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Complete Article
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How to Prevent and Treat
Degenerative (Osteo) Arthritis |
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The most common form of
arthritis afflicting humans is osteoarthritis, often referred to as
“degenerative arthritis,” because the joints slowly deteriorate as a
result of “normal wear and tear associated with aging.” Doctors
commonly advise people to lose weight, especially if they have disease
of the joints of the lower extremities, and to avoid prolonged and
strenuous use of the affected joints.
Beyond this commonsense
advice, if you see a doctor for a painful joint condition you will
almost certainly receive a prescription for a “pain-killer.” More
specifically, you will be given non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Common, over-the-counter varieties you may be familiar with are Motrin
and Advil. Unfortunately, many of these same drugs have been shown to
damage the very joints...
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Complete Article Here |
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Favorite 5
My favorite 5 articles
found from my medical journals from this past month are:
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Need Potassium? Take Vegetables, Not
Pills
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More Sex, Less Cancer
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Mammography Over-Diagnoses Millions of Women with Breast
Cancer
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US Preventative Task Force Says “No” to
Heart Tests
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HDL “Good” Cholesterol is Not Worth Your
Attention
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Complete Article Here |
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Featured Recipes |
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QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP
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TOFU LOAF
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MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
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SPICY MEXICAN SAUCE
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FIESTA MEXICAN SALAD
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Complete Recipes Here |
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We encourage you to pass
this newsletter along to friends.
 2004
John McDougall All Rights Reserved
McDougall Wellness
Center P.O. Box 14039, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
http://www.drmcdougall.com |
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