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	News, Rants & Site Info Dec 10, 2003: Doctors recommending burgers, fries and beer??? No, I'm not kidding, but there is a catch. First, here is the exact quote: "eat several plates of toasted bread, pizza, burgers, fries, beans, mayonnaise, and tea with chocolate waffles. In order to increase the boy's chance of successful treatment, he was also prescribed beer." Hey, sign me up Doctor Feelgood. Why would doctors prescribe all that junk food? Well, admittedly, this is a rather extreme example, but it just goes to show that there truly is no single correct way to eat. Anyone who thinks they have THE answer for everyone simply doesn't realize how diverse people are. Think about it. The latest gene mapping data shows that "more than 300 genes, markers, and chromosomal regions have been associated or linked with human obesity phenotypes." And we all get dealt a different genetic hand in the poker game called life. How could one diet possibly be right for EVERYONE?!? So, what's up with the junk food prescription? It's for Ashley Clark, a 14 year old boy with overly large blood vessels, which cause life-threatening low blood pressure and fainting spells several times a day. Doctors gave him drugs to raise his blood pressure, but he also requires a cholesterol-rich diet to maintain his blood pressure. Here is a link to this interesting story. Nov 30, 2003: You've probably seen the headlines about the study that found ephedra to be responsible for 64 percent of all adverse reactions to herbs. Judging from my email, a lot of people have wondered if these numbers are accurate, and what I thought about it. So I wrote a new article, Ephedra Side Effects Compared To Other Herbs, that looks at this study. Good news! Roughly a year ago I wrote about how Selma had a dizzy spell and a subsequent MRI revealed a meningioma (brain tumor). After considerable research, we decided on a noninvasive treatment called fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery. I've already written about this in detail, so I'll just bring everyone up-to-date here. Since her radiosurgery, Selma has had follow-up MRIs about every six months. The first MRI showed no change. She recently got her second MRI and her doctor found that "there appears to be a slight decrease in the size of the tumor. There is no evidence for toxicity or adverse effect in the surrounding normal brain." Needless to say, its party time at DrumLib.com. It is a very good sign that the tumor is already shrinking. Of course, there are no guarantees in life, but going to the medical library and researching your problems can help shift the odds in one's favor. More News, Rants & Site Info Save $$$ Vitamin Price Comparison Netrition Specials: WAY too many to list. Check them out! WebVitamin Specials: Glucosamine, Carb blockers, lots of things discounted.		New Posts Ephedra Side Effects Compared To Other Herbs Study finds ephedra side effects accounted for 64% of all adverse reactions to herbs. Is it junk science or a cause for concern? Dulloo's Editorial On Herbal Thermogenics Top obesity scientist tells FDA the use of ephedrine/caffeine is "both necessary and ethically justified." Chitosan Weight Loss Experiment Update My second megadose chitosan weight loss experiment shows that humans really can achieve the same spectacular weight loss results as the animal chitosan studies! But what would Sun Tzu (author of "The Art Of War") think about using this radical weight loss method to win the war against obesity? Health Canada Bans Thermogenic Supplements Under the guise of protecting the public, the ever-growing global nanny state sacrifices science, truth and obese people. Chitosan Versus Xenical Is chitosan just another scam, or does it really block a significant amount of fat like Xenical? And if chitosan is a scam, why does Roche have a patent on it? Featured Posts Thermogenic Products: FAQ And Price Guide Learn the facts about thermogenesis and find the best deals on the best thermogenic products. Green Tea and Thermogenesis An examination of the mechanism behind green tea thermogenesis and the best ways to use green tea to stimulate thermogenesis. The Magnesium Lottery An important post on magnesium deficiency that also discusses the special needs of people with heart disease, dieters, athletes, and people who take the ECA stack. More DrumLib's Posts New Links Alliance For Natural Health FDAReview.org If you think for one second that the FDA's absurdly expensive and glacially-slow drug approval process saves lives, you should read the research cited on this website which shows that the net effect is the loss of many thousands of lives each year.

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