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ARCHIVES - 2003

Issue 143....December 2003/January 2004....13th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Fish oils benefit the heart All milk is not the same Holter recordings may help identify sleep apnea More on DVT and air travel Paradoxical pharmacology makes waves Microwaving destroys vital nutrients Safety and efficacy of vitamins Vitamin C and longevity NEWSBRIEFS FEATURE ARTICLE: Therapeutic Value of Honey as a Skin Healer GUEST ARTICLE: The Diet Zoo - Part I by William Ware THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 142....November 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Magnesium helps abort severe asthma attacks Selenium absorption by prostate tissue UK doctors' knowledge of radiation exposure Cancer trends in the USA Folic acid and B vitamins help prevent breast cancer Mastectomy vs. lumpectomy - No survival difference Zinc status difficult to measure Vitamin C improves iron absorption NEWSBRIEFS FEATURE ARTICLE: Deep Vein Thrombosis in Air Travellers BOOK REVIEW: Chelation therapy BOOK REVIEW: Bypassing Bypass Surgery THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 141....October 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Timing of antioxidant supplementation is important Magnesium levels and bypass surgery Quinolones may increase risk of Achilles tendon rupture Fish consumption lowers heart rate Vitamin therapy reduces restenosis after angioplasty Fructose intolerance may be root of bowel problems Connection between heart disease and iron questioned Iron supplementation in pregnancy Cholesterol protective in older people NEWSBRIEFS GUEST ARTICLE: Alzheimer's Disease: What is Known          About Delaying or Preventing its Onset or Progression? - Part III THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 140....September 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Prostate cancer: Risk factors and prevention New treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome Fibrinogen levels linked to cardiovascular disease Homocysteine reduction with folic acid Glucosamine and chondroitin in knee osteoarthritis The brain and carbohydrates Chronic fatigue syndrome recognized as major health problem Effective cholesterol reduction with dietary changes NEWSBRIEFS GUEST ARTICLE: Alzheimer's Disease: What is Known          About Delaying or Preventing its Onset or Progression? - Part II THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 139....July/August 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Paleolithic diet and alpha-lipoic acid for glaucoma Fish oils benefit women with diabetes DHEA helps alleviate schizophrenia symptoms Congestive heart failure and homocysteine Almonds reduce cholesterol levels Slippers and hip fractures Aspirin and colon cancer New test predicts the risk of prostate cancer Exercise and GERD Serotonin syndrome caused by drug combination NEWSBRIEFS GUEST ARTICLE: Alzheimer's Disease: What is Known          About Delaying or Preventing its Onset or Progression? - Part I GUEST ARTICLE: Stress and Allergies THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 138....June 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Chinese herb benefits arthritis patients Vitamins C and E help stop atherosclerosis Magnesium benefits heart disease patients Glucosamine sulfate cream for osteoarthritis Vitamin E helps prevent Alzheimer's disease A daily multivitamin benefits diabetics Prostate cancer and antioxidants Fish oils help prevent stroke and heart attacks Supplements in the prevention of rheumatoid arthritis Meal composition and blood levels of amino acids NEWSBRIEFS SARS - More Questions Than Answers, by Maurice Mckeown, BDS, Ph.D. BOOK REVIEW: The Paleo Diet The AFIB REPORT

Issue 137....May 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Frequent use of painkillers and hypertension Omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol Spironolactone and heart failure Selenium in cancer prevention Rye bread may help protect against diabetes Antioxidants help prevent cognitive decline Vitamin C increases glutathione levels Homocysteine and stroke risk Cognitive function and fat intake Calcium absorption study NEWSBRIEFS The AFIB REPORT

Issue 136....April 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES IGF-1 implicated in bladder cancer Thyroid hormone and prostate cancer IGF-1 and advanced prostate cancer Homocysteine and congestive heart failure Vitamin B6 and inflammatory bowel disease Sleep requirement genetically ordained Cadmium linked to diabetes Maggots to the rescue Crohn's disease and antioxidants Taurine may help prevent atherosclerosis Thyroid hormone implicated in heart disease NEWSBRIEFS BOOK REVIEW: Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy The AFIB REPORT

Issue 135....March 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Vitamin D helps prevent hip fractures Skin health and nutrition Lycopene helps prevent atherosclerosis Is fast food addictive? ADA fighting the mercury battle Glucosamine sulfate works for osteoarthritis Fish prevents stroke Older people benefit from fish oils Metabolic syndrome and stress NEWSBRIEFS GUEST ARTICLE: High-Sensitivity CRP & Cardiovascular Disease - Part II References The AFIB REPORT

Issue 134....February 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Nicotine lozenge for smoking cessation Accurate test for Cushing's syndrome Mind control by parasites Will global warming cause malnutrition? Sunlight does affect your mood Fish oil derivative reduces depression Fish, mercury, and heart disease Effectiveness of B12 supplementation NEWSBRIEFS GUEST ARTICLE: High-Sensitivity CRP & Cardiovascular Disease - Part I References The AFIB REPORT

Issue 133....January 2003....12th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Curcumin fights cancer Short walks are effective Glucosamine - Buyer beware! Another aspirin warning Natriuretic peptides and heart disease Antioxidant protects against kidney damage Almonds reduce risk of heart disease Curcumin fights oral cancer Curcumin and chemotherapy NEWSBRIEFS GUEST ARTICLE: Dietary fat and coronary heart disease. Is there a connection? - Part III References The AFIB REPORT

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