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Alaska Cruise

Hi folks, I haven't been on for the last couple weeks, because I went on a cruise to Alaska. Great to be...

Posted by EngineerGuy

Hi folks,

I haven't been on for the last couple weeks, because I went on a cruise to Alaska. Great to be back.

Alaska was beautiful. We saw lots of bald eagles. So happy they are plentiful. A woman on the cruise, from Indiana, said they see lots of bald eagles in Indiana, also.

Did you know there are rain forrests in Alaska? I didn't. Alaskan rain forrests, compared to a tropical rain forrect, have fewer species, but more bio mass. I've heard that tropical rain forrest soil, has very very poor quality. I am guessing that the huge amount of rain, washes away many nutrients, in the tropical rain forrest. The Alaskan rain forrest does not have that problem.

The Alaskan rain forrest is similar to Seattle, with cloud cover most of the time, and frequent rain. There is moss on the shady side of tree trunks. The cruise ended in Vacouver, and we walked through fabulous Stanley Park, with beautiful immense redwood trees and lush vegetation.

We didn't see any bears in Alaska, but there are plenty. On a kayaking excursion, they told us, if we go to the out house, to go in pairs, never alone. And, if we see a bear, absolutely do not run.

Juneau is the capital of Alaska. Like my friend said, "All roads lead to Juneau, only in this case, no roads lead to Juneau." There are roads in Juneau, but no roads connect to any other town. The only access is by boat, or plane. The terrain is very mountainous, with lots of inlet bays. The cost of a road would be prohibitive, and there is no other town close by. Most towns in Alaska have no road access.

A comedian on the cruise was from Maine. She said that Alaska is like Maine on steroids.

We saw a national park on totem poles. It turns out that totem poles only last about 75 years, before they rot away. All the totem poles in the national park were made in the 1930's by the CCC.

Hey, folks, great to be back.

Wishing everyone the best of health.

Best regards,
StacyView Thread

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almond butter

Chef AJ demonstrates a recipe on a recent vegsource video. It is absolutely delicious. It is called Hail...

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Fructose

I have been reading a lot lately about the dangers of fructose such as in high fructose corn syrup. There...

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My exercise accomplishment

In February I decided to expand my walking outside & inside on the treadmill to include the elliptical...

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fruit

Both McDougall and Fuhrman limit fruit for diabetics and at least Fuhrman recommends eating the lower...

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Terrific testamonial

Hi folks, Here is a short video of a terrific and heart warming testamonial. ...

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OLIVES

Is there anyone on Fuhrman who eats, in addition to nuts, seeds, avocado, cashew (and other) salad...

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my new diet(some changes)

Here is my diet.I'm on this because it controls my weight, blood pressure,angina, and blood glucose. I have...

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beans and kidney function

McDougall says that in order to preserve kidney function you should eliminate animal protein and limit...

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low carbing

Rick Mendosa who is a diabetes writer (look up David or Rick Mendosa) is an evangelistic low carber. He...

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FDA Warnings - Zocor and Crestor

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7068151/ns/health-heart_health/t/fda-warns-risks-astrazenecas-crestor/ ...

Politicians should serve two terms.
One in office and one in prison.

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Pizza

I have been looking on line for a cornbread pizza recipe that does not contain flour, just cornmeal. I...

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Sex

Now that I've got your attention.....I have a personal belief that my sex life has been better on a vegan/low...

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A valuable tool to achieve incredible health

Hi folks, All of our dietary efforts do not replace the need for, say, lots of sleep, or stress reduction,...

Posted by EngineerGuy

Hi folks,

All of our dietary efforts do not replace the need for, say, lots of sleep, or stress reduction, or exercise. There is another very valuable medical modality, or tool, in the toolbox to defeat heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disease and reduce cancer risk. That is to have a very high nutrient (per calorie) diet. And to be very lean. (They go together.)

Fat on the body, especially belly fat, both outside the abdominal wall and inside the abdominal wall, in among the organs, participates in our hormone systems, increasing our heart disease, diabetes, cancer risks, etc.

My blood has type B lipid profile. There is type A, A/B and B. B is the worst. Type B lipid profile has the characteristic of having high LDL, most if it small dense LDL (the worst kind of LDL), and low HDL. But, most of the HDL is small dense HDL, which is the only bad kind of HDL. The more expensive VAP cholesterol test tells us what lipid profile we have. So, I am especially sensitive to belly fat, which affects us type B folks more than most.

The reason I bring all this up, is the contention that H = N / C . Health = Nutrition (phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals) per calorie. The contention is that H = N / C is a valuable modality. (I just watched a detective show, which is why I'm talking this way.)

With the benefit of H = N / C, we can more easily lose weight, since the high nutrition helps satisfy the appetite. Heart disease is improved, due to many reasons, including weight loss, and better nutrition of the endothelium. Diabetes is improved, due to many reasons, including weight loss, and better nutrition of the entire body. Cancer risk ditto. Many more diseases ditto.

So, if the extra nutrients provided by high nutrient, low calorie veggies and fruit and beans, really do not matter, then this is all in error. I contend that it is quite valid.

Best regards, EngineerGuyView Thread

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PBS: 3 steps to Incredible Health with Dr. Fuhrman

Hi folks, PBS: 3 steps to Incredible Health with Dr. Fuhrman Check you local listings for time. In Salt...

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Niacin did not reduce heart attacks RATS

Hi folks, Niacin has been a drug used for a long time, to increase HDL. It is the vitamin, in...

Posted by EngineerGuy

Hi folks,

Niacin has been a drug used for a long time, to increase HDL. It is the vitamin, in pharmaceutical doses. It does increase HDL, but does not reduce heart disease or strokes, according to a new study. RATS ! If I had not been successful with lifestyle, I would have been taking it.

http://www.vegsource.com/news/2011/05/boosting-good-cholesterol-useless-study-finds.html

Boosting 'Good' Cholesterol Useless, Study Finds
WASHINGTONPOST.COM | 05/26/11
Read More: drugs, good cholesterol, hdl, pills

Boosting "good" cholesterol does not protect against heart attacks and strokes, according to an eagerly awaited study that was abruptly stopped when the outcome became clear, officials said Thursday.
The federally funded study of more than 3,400 U.S. adults at high risk for heart attacks and strokes was halted 18 months early after researchers realized that the drug niacin failed to cut the risk — as was hoped and suggested by many earlier, smaller studies, officials said. In fact, niacin appeared to increase study participants' risk for one particular type of stroke.
The findings are a major blow to what had been one of the most promising hopes for reducing the toll from cardiovascular disease, which kills about 800,000 Americans each year, making it the leading cause of death in the United States.
"Seeking new and improved ways to manage cholesterol levels is vital," Susan B. Shurin, acting director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, which funded the $52.7 million study, said in a statement. "Although we did not see the expected clinical benefits, we have answered an important scientific question."
Heart attacks and strokes have been dropping, in part by cutting "bad" LDL cholesterol, which can clog arteries. Many researchers hoped that the next big advance would come from a new generation of drugs that boost "good" HDL cholesterol, which is thought to clear LDL. A large body of research had found that people with low HDL levels were more likely to be stricken by heart attacks and strokes.
Doubts about the HDL-hiking hypothesis began to emerge, however, when the HDL-raising drug fenofibrate failed in 2005 to cut heart attacks and strokes among diabetics. Another study the following year found a different HDL-raising drug, torcetrapib, actually increased the risk. But researchers held out hope that niacin might be beneficial.
Read the whole story here.

Whole story

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methyl tetrahydrofolate

What is it? Fuhrman put one of his diabetic patients on this because he had a high homocysteine level...

Posted by DoloresTeresa

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fiber and the vitamix

I just watched a short video on vegsource in which Jeff Novick talks about fiber and satiety. It seems to...

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Stevia headache

After watching the Robert Lustig video about the perils of sugar I have greatly increased my use of...

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low salt diet harmful

Dr. Gabe Mirkin, May 8, talks about a low salt diet blocking insulin receptors and may actually cause...

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Eye exam

I just got back from my semi annual visit to my ophthalmologist (who by the way must have had gastric by...

Posted by DoloresTeresa

I just got back from my semi annual visit to my ophthalmologist (who by the way must have had gastric by pass surgery because six months ago he must have weighed close to 400 pounds and now is very skinny--but looks 20 years older.) For a few years he has been checking my retinas, and examining for cataracts, ARMD, glaucoma and all the other stuff. Now he decides that I should have an HRT (controversial as far as efficacy according to the internet and some comments from Wills Eye Hospital.) and also a field of vision test which is subjective and relies on the patient pushing buttons and remaining very still for a long period of time.

My IOP (pressure in the eye) is normal but I understand that people can have glaucoma and still have normal pressure--just when I was feeling good about my eyes. The real test of glaucoma is changes in the optic nerve which he has been looking at for years and which he never said looked bad.
He still hasn't said he thinks it looks damaged in any way. I always ask. Now he said these two tests have to be done every year. I guess I am going to get fired by yet another doctor.
Here is what I think. I think he just bought the HRT machine and now has to pay it off. I say this because my dentist never, in twenty years, said I needed panorama x rays until he purchased the machine. Now he recommends them. (I refuse) I figure if it was that important he would have sent me elsewhere for the panorama x rays before he bought the machine

Glaucoma is caused by the same thing that causes heart attack, stroke, diabetes. Blocked arteries. (Oddly enough, very very low night time blood pressure can damage the optic nerve because it isn't getting enough blood.)

So what do you think? Is this just another costly test that isn't necessary because optic nerve deterioration can be tracked by ordinary photos of the nerve?

DoloresView Thread

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Eye exam

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I am case history #2

Hi folks, Here is a presentation of the value of IMT. I may have influential in encouraging Dr. Fuhrman to...

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Dr McDougall passed bill requiring doctors get nut...

Hi folks, THANKS to JC for emailing this link to me. Dr. McDougall has done a wonderful thing. I love...

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Gardening

For the first time ever I have a small garden. It has been a learning experience and very rewarding. I highly...

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Meals for Health - Plant Based wins !

Hi folks, Here's a great 5 minute clip from Meals for Health, plant based diet for people on public...

Posted by EngineerGuy

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Sugar is poisen NY Time article

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Plavix and Migraine

Has anyone had their migraine headaches return after cessation of Plavix? After three years of Plavix my...

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Check This Out

http://medicalconsumers.org/2011/04/13/treatment-guidelines-and-conflict-of-interest/

Politicians should serve two terms.
One in office and one in prison.

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