Interesting new theory. Further evaluation of this hypothesis is needed.
Matthew Capowski
Free eBook: Chinese Medicine and COVID-19
The translators and editors of this book are esteemed so it’s a gift that it has been provided to use for free. You can obtain the book from the Passiflora Press website.
Reducing fever: Good or bad?
Herbalists have long known to support fevers, but it’s refreshing to hear a doctor make the same statement.
Todd Caldecott Authors a Post About COVID-19
Todd Caldecott has provided us an excellent article on COVID-19:
COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2
We have started a forum thread to discuss the herbal treatment of COVID-19. Please contribute any articles we have missed.
Surgery for Blocked Arteries Unwarranted?
With 5,179 participants followed for a median of three and a half years, this was the largest trial to address the effect of opening blocked arteries in nonemergency situations and the first to include today’s powerful drug regimens. https://t.co/OYgjkwRBby
— NYT Health (@NYTHealth) November 17, 2019
P. gingivalis and Alzheimer’s Disease
P. gingivalis, a bacteria that commonly causes gum infections, has been linked to Alzheimer's. https://t.co/JOEW7qQ3Ay
— Discover Magazine (@DiscoverMag) September 2, 2019
Moderate Sodium with High Potassium For The Win?
Our new #PURE paper just out in BMJ: 1) Virtually nobody meets the simultaneous target of low sodium (<2 g/d) with high potassium (>3.5 g/d); 2) Combined MODERATE sodium (3-5 g/d) with HIGH potassium intake is assoc w the LOWEST risk of mortality & CVD. https://t.co/WcfklDEunq
— Andrew Mente, PhD (@andrewmente) March 16, 2019
On Medical Conservatism
Conmpelling Case For Medical Conservatism:
"BMJ reviewed 3000 treatments & found that 1/2 were of unknown effectiveness & only 11% were clearly beneficial."Great manifesto with common sense advice from @drjohnm @VPrasadMDMPH@adamcifuhttps://t.co/64BhHDOuz5
— Allen Frances (@AllenFrancesMD) March 14, 2019