A Better Choice Than Statin Drugs – Red Yeast Rice

There is a lot of dispute about taking statin drugs to lower cholesterol due to the numerous side effects that patients experience.

Well, there’s now a natural option that has research behind it. In a study led by Dr. David Becker at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Pennsylvania, patients had extremely high LDL levels. They had all taken statin drugs, but had stopped because of the side effects. Half the group took 1800 mg of red yeast rice twice a day for 24 weeks, while the other half took a placebo.

The average drop in LDL cholesterol was 43 points. The placebo group dropped an average of 11 points. The only side effects were infrequent, mild headaches and abdominal discomfort. If you have liver disease, don’t take red yeast rice.

This is a better track record than statin drugs, at a lower price tag and much lower risk of side effects. So…head to your local health foods store and give Red Yeast Rice a whirl.

(Reported American Association for Health Freedom ezine– 2009)

Court of Appeals Reinstates Compensation For Vaccine Injury

The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reversed a Special Master Judge who refused to give compensation to Enrique Andreu, a boy who was vaccinated at eight weeks of age. The child had a seizure after the vaccination that led to a low IQ and developmental delays including language skills.

Using Aspirin May Increase Colon Cancer Survival Rates

Researchers tracked 1,300 patients with colon cancer over 12 years. Those who started taking aspirin after their diagnosis had a 47% lower risk of dying from the disease than non-users.

Aspirin was most effective against the type of colon cancer tumor that overproduces the COX-2 enzyme.

This study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, August 2009.

See your doctor since there is a potential for side effects from taking aspirin.

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