Because Good Medicine Deserves Better Explanations
In the winter of 1906, somewhere north of the Arctic Circle, a young explorer named Vilhjalmur Stefansson sat cross-legged in an igloo, surrounded by Inuit hunters. Outside, the wind cut like a knife, shrieking across the frozen plain. Inside, the flickering light of seal oil lamps cast dancing shadows on the snow-packed walls. The air … Read more
Behind the HeadlinesHe wasn’t lazy. He was fighting a chronic disease no one had words for. In this first episode of The Heart of Power, we explore the personal cost of medical blind spots—and the legacy of a misunderstood patient. “It took four men to pull the president from the bathtub.” The newspapers had a … Read more
If you’ve spent time in the nutrition world lately, you’ve probably heard about the Carnivore Diet – a way of eating that takes low-carb to the extreme. No plants, no fiber, no “healthy whole grains.” Just meat, fish, eggs, and maybe some dairy. Sounds radical, right? But is it just another fad, or is there … Read more
Is lowering LDL Cholesterol by diet helpful? A recent google search provided me with the following top results: 11 Foods that Lower Cholesterol – Harvard Health Publishing… How to Lower Cholesterol with Diet: MedlinePlus Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol – Mayo Clinic Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers – Mayo Clinic … Read more
Loss of muscle mass, also called sarcopenia, is often considered a normal part of aging. Just like bone density decreases with age, loss of muscle mass and strength also occurs. Loss of skeletal muscle mass may start as early as in our thirties and appears to continue for the rest of our lives. Evidence suggests … Read more
