Kidney stones are one of the most painful acute conditions that humans can endure. Whenever I asked female patients who have had both children and kidney stones which was worse, the answer is always the kidney stones. Maybe this is because childbirth is a natural process and the body will release endorphins to curb the […]
Ever had a sharp, severe pain in your head? Ever had that fleeting fear that it was a stroke? Then, when you realize you were still intact, did you wonder what a stroke REALLY would feel like? I know that for me, there is an underlying fear of what they would be like. A destruction […]
Cocoa inhibits platelet activation and function Cocoa contains polyphenols–those beneficial chemicals also found in green tea that are believed to account for its benefits. This may be a safer way to prevent heart attacks instead of “an aspirin a day.” Now, don’t confuse this with chocolate, which contains stearic acid and has definite bad effects […]
Coffee and Caffeine Intake and the Risk of Parkinson Disease In this study, it was the caffeine and not the coffee. If this research does get backed up by further studies, adding green tea may be a safer and healthier alternative to coffee. Read entire article here
Flavonol and Flavone Intake Linked With Nonfatal MI Geez!! This was the exact title of the article. For those “title surfers” the first thought would not be a good one!! Flavones are INVERSELY linked with MI!! Anyway, this is, once again, not a tremendous surprise. Flavanoids are substances found in green tea, fruits and veggies. […]
