Dr. Weil's Healthy Living December 2007 Archive

Lecithin and Cholesterol
Posted Fri, Dec 28, 2007, 11:54 am PST
Claims that lecithin can lower cholesterol are based on the fact that it contains polyunsaturated fatty acids. But, again, I've seen no evidence to…
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Ginkgo: Don't Do It Yourself
Posted Mon, Dec 24, 2007, 4:53 am PST
Recently, a frugal questioner asked me if it was possible to make Ginkgo extract from his own tree. That, I'm afraid, is not such a good idea.
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Living With Low Blood Pressure
Posted Fri, Dec 21, 2007, 9:28 am PST
If you are in good health and have no symptoms related to your low blood pressure, don't worry about it.
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Evaluating Electroshock Therapy
Posted Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 11:27 am PST
Considering shock therapy is not unlike contemplating a difficult surgery that has both risks and benefits. I believe it should be looked at as an…
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Holiday Treats and Silicone Cookware
Posted Thu, Dec 13, 2007, 1:01 am PST
When you buy silicone products, make sure that you get good quality ones that don't contain any filler.
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Common Sense About CAT Scans
Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2007, 3:30 pm PST
You can protect yourself against unnecessary exposure by making sure that recommended CT scans and other tests that involve radiation are really…
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Alternative to Colonoscopy Shows Promise
Posted Fri, Dec 07, 2007, 8:57 am PST
Rare cases of kidney damage have occurred from certain colon cleansing agents, and excessive bleeding can occur, usually from removal of a large…
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