STATINS: Do you have a choice?
Statins Statin drugs are liberally used to reduce cholesterol. But are they safe? What are the side effects that we don’t recognize? Are we really going to start using them in children? First of all, let me say that most READ MORE
Gene Variants That Can Affect Your Longevity: Apo B
APO B variant and high cholesterol Wait! I know the title sounds boring. But, if you have this variant, your risk for heart disease and high cholesterol is higher than those without the variant. How much higher? That depends. First, READ MORE
It’s In My Genes
It’s In My Genes I have heard many variations on people’s beliefs regarding heritable diseases (those that may be passed down from relatives.) “My grandmother lived to 100”. This is the person that believes that regardless of what he/she does READ MORE
Elderberry for cold and flu
Elderberry for colds and flu Cold and flu season is right around the corner. Whether you get the flu shot or not, you might consider and natural immune system booster. Elderberry is not only an immune system booster it is READ MORE