The McDougall Newsletter - April 2004
  April 2004   Vol. 3 Issue 04

People – Not Their Words – Tell "The Carbohydrate Story"

Over half the US population is either on a low-carb diet, has tried a low-carb diet, or plans to try a low-carb diet in the future according to one recent report.1  Does this mean carbohydrates have now been proven harmful to our health and waistline?

Should the fact that almost every sector of the food industry, from Heinz Ketchup to Michelob Beer, has jumped on the low-carb bandwagon cause us to start...

How to Prevent and Treat Degenerative (Osteo) Arthritis

The most common form of arthritis afflicting humans is osteoarthritis, often referred to as "degenerative arthritis," because the joints slowly deteriorate as a result of "normal wear and tear associated with aging."  Doctors commonly advise people to lose weight, especially if they have disease of the joints of the lower extremities, and to avoid prolonged and strenuous use of the affected joints.

Beyond this commonsense advice, if you see a doctor for a painful joint condition you will almost certainly receive a prescription for a "pain-killer."  More specifically, you will be given non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).  Common, over-the-counter varieties you may be familiar with are Motrin and Advil.  Unfortunately, many of these same drugs have been shown to damage the very joints...

My Favorite Five Articles Found From My Medical Journals This Past Month

  • NEED POTASSIUM?  TAKE VEGETABLES, NOT PILLS
  • MORE SEX, LESS CANCER
  • MAMMOGRAPHY OVER-DIAGNOSES MILLIONS OF WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER
  • US PREVENTATIVE TASK FORCE SAYS "NO" TO HEART TESTS
  • HDL "GOOD" CHOLESTEROL IS NOT WORTH YOUR ATTENTION
 

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