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You Are What You Eat! The Dangers of Animal Products

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Hello Everyone, this is a fantastic presentation about the dangers of animal products. As I do not agree with everything that is presented, it is a great video. 'The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.  Thomas A. Edison Presented by: Dr. Michael Klaper

What Are the Best Supplements For Heart Disease?

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Golden Monkey Loose-Leaf Black Tea What Are the Best Supplements For Heart Disease? Garlic: According to some studies, garlic may decrease blood levels of total cholesterol by a few percentage points. Other studies, however, suggest that it may not be as beneficial as once thought. It may also have significant side effects and/or interactions with certain medications. Garlic may prolong bleeding and blood clotting time, so garlic and garlic supplements should not be consumed before surgery and should not be taken with blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin (warfarin). Red Yeast Rice: Red yeast rice has been found to lower cholesterol in studies and was previously found in the over-the-counter supplement Cholestin. However, in 2001, FDA took Cholestin off the shelf because it contained lovastatin, a compound found in the cholesterol prescription medication Mevacor. Reformulated "Cholestin" no longer contains red yeast rice. Other red yeast rice-containing s...