Absolutely. You don't know how frustrating it is to be in my chair and hear patients talk about things their doctor told them or didn't tell them, where I want to shut off the recording and tell them to find another doctor. Successful patients are definitely their own advocates.Originally Posted by frugal-one
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I suppose this should go in the "what are you watching?" thread, but I just saw an interesting YT video by John Campbell, PhD on the relation of vitamin D and Alzheimer's disease: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4CD1uKnZA. Spoiler: it seems very protective. No anecdotes here.
Trying to stay on topic, I have The Truth in Small Doses, by Clifton Leaf, which further explores the direction of cancer treatment, and Unmasked, by Paul Holes, a cold case detective, lined up as soon as I finish The First Cell.
I'll take a look at that video when I get a moment, but I did a quick Google scan of the literature on Vitamin D deficiency and cognitive decline, and this is very interesting! I had no idea. I am prone to Vitamin D deficiency, but under my doctor's recommendation, a couple of months ago I started taking a D3 supplement in addition to my daily multivitamin. Makes me think I should also make an effort to get outside more in the winter.
(Sorry to pull the thread off-track again!--at least you tried, Jane!)
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Dr. Andrew Weil has a nice video on the multiple benefits of vegetarianism.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQTWNNIbU1k
Hmmm, I don't think you'll convince Jane of that!
However, I like Dr. Weil, and I've read a few of his books, and I was vegetarian for 10 years. I personally believe in the health benefits of vegetarianism--there are studies that show that vegetarians are more long-lived than non-vegetarians. Like everything else, though, it depends on exactly how you proceed with a vegetarian diet. If I weren't married to an omnivore, I'd be more than a "flexitarian" today, but I just got so tired of the constant compromises and dual meals. So my compromise is to eat meat as ethically as I can.
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every, every minute?" Emily Webb, Our Town
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And here's a link to save you from Campbell's somewhat dry delivery. I never see the light of day, so I've been taking vitamin D for some time.https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-s...vent-dementia/
Another study showed reduction in incidence of stroke as wellas dementia with vitamin D, which is important to me, as stroke is rampant in my family.
Been there, done that (six years), got the too-tight t-shirt. I know there's a big push for (especially) veganism these days, but carbohydrates are not my friend, as much as I'd like them to be. I believe one can be a healthy vegetarian (barring blood sugar issues), but I don't think that holds any advantage over omnivory, no matter the near-constant propaganda. The longest-lived individuals are mostly omnivores, if Nir Barzilai's studies are any indicator. Lately, I'm interested in the therapeutics of carnivory, though I'm not the most enthusiastic meat-eater. (See Mikhaila Peterson)Hmmm, I don't think you'll convince Jane of that!
However, I like Dr. Weil, and I've read a few of his books, and I was vegetarian for 10 years. I personally believe in the health benefits of vegetarianism--there are studies that show that vegetarians are more long-lived than non-vegetarians. Like everything else, though, it depends on exactly how you proceed with a vegetarian diet. If I weren't married to an omnivore, I'd be more than a "flexitarian" today, but I just got so tired of the constant compromises and dual meals. So my compromise is to eat meat as ethically as I can.
I understand that not everyone can be vegetarian or vegan for a variety of reasons. It's a tough argument to deny that reducing the consumption of red and processed meats, mild exercise, and maintaining an appropriate weight are somewhat basic to reducing heart attack, stroke, and some cancer risks and may help prevent dementia. I suspect if one hunts for the contrary they will find it.
Like my doctor has said, everyone dies of something, but cardiovascular disease and cancer top the list.
Just started A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking. Opening pages already very interesting!
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