Last night, I was on my regular monthly Zoom meeting with some squadron mates from VP-94. VP-94 was a Patrol Squadron stationed in Belle Chase, LA, until decommissioned in 2006 (https://www.vpnavy.com/vp94.html). The topics vary from all corners of the world … Continue reading
There are several causes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that most people can control. Ask Dr. Google, and he will tell you that the medical field does not know what causes AD; however, amyloid-beta plaque buildup and tau tangles are most … Continue reading
There is no single cause for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and no single pill will cure it. Instead, multiple causes appear to cascade on each other as the disease progresses. Cut off the source early, and the disease may be stopped … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of those age-related diseases that some people get and others do not. We know there are some genetic aspects to the disease. We also know that lifestyle issues can play a part. Most doctors will … Continue reading
Many of us take supplements. Some because our diets are not balanced. Others take particular nutrients to live longer in better health. I take supplements – primarily vitamin E (all eight forms), vitamin K2, fiber, and a few more. One … Continue reading
Cancer can be devastating, especially when not detected early. I believe everyone knows someone who had cancer and died from it. My wife had breast cancer several years ago. It was caught early and treated. She survived that experience and … Continue reading
An article I reviewed today advises cancer patients to stop using vitamin and mineral supplements when they have breast cancer. Their rationale is that it might cause cancer to recur. Rationale https://www.healthline.com/health-news/breast-cancer-patients-advised-not-to-use-supplements-during-treatment is a link to a Healthline article. Experts … Continue reading
I use the word ‘stride’ as my reminder for each of the ways a disease starts in the body. Each letter stands for a different pathway. Our bodies fight off the invaders, but sometimes we allow things in our control … Continue reading
We hear about COVID-19 deaths taking a major toll on the elderly, especially those with multiple pre-existing conditions. Why are the elderly more susceptible? Age? Multiple diseases? Other? We need to know the cause of so many elderly dying from … Continue reading
Free radicals damage cells in our bodies every second of our lives. Molecules with weak bonds split and one portion is left with an unpaired electron pair. This is called a free radical. They are very unstable. They attempt to … Continue reading