Healthy by Nature radio show this week
In keeping with February deemed as national heart month, I talk with board-certified cardiologist, Thomas E. Levy, the author of Death by Calcium. He offers scientific proof that the US’s nearly obsessive intake of dairy products and calcium supplementation is not the best answer to osteoporosis as is so widely believed. Even more shockingly, calcium excess apparently promotes heart disease (plus other chronic degenerative diseases) and significantly shortens life. But first, dynamic nutrition expert and educator, Stuart Tomc, returns to the show at long last to discuss the role of fats (good and bad) in heart disease. He also demystifies some recent research on omega-3 fats. Click here to find podcasts, show archives and how to listen nationwide.

Mammograms in the news
Powerful new evidence that mammograms may not save lives. On February 11, 2014 the NY Times summed up the discussion this way: “One of the largest and most meticulous studies of mammography ever done, involving 90,000 women and lasting a quarter-century, has added powerful new doubts about the value of the screening test for women of any age.” So now what? Is the issue settled? Oh no, no, no. Folks that think we are making a mistake to (1) expose tender tissue to so much radiation which everyone agrees can cause cancer and (2) that mammograms lead to a tremendous amount of dangerous over-treatment, will feel vindicated by the study results. However, those who believe that if mammograms save even a few lives, that they are therefore worth doing, do find fault with the study design and make motivating emotional arguments.

Ultimately, the individual and her doctor must evaluate the woman’s unique risk factors and choose among the options. I remain hopeful that we may soon have an additional approved and insurance-reimbursed option. A non-biased non-profit entity needs to conduct studies to prove what many think is the breast-screening superiority of thermography. This entirely safe method detects irregularities of many kinds all over the body (even in teeth) at a very early stage when minor changes in diet and lifestyle can reverse the process. The procedure is helpful for both genders and all ages. In Dallas, I think the most comprehensive service is Thermography Center of Dallas. Dr. Fields is a delight to work with and can provide referrals in other parts of the country.

What’s coming up?
 
Natural HealthFest Saturday, March 29 at Plano Centre

Look for our full page ad inside the front cover of my favorite magazine,
Natural Awakenings, N. Texas edition that you can find free at many area stores.
 
This year, Passport to Grand Giveaway will offer additional fabulous prizes.
(The list is growing.)
 
Last Week Follow-up
LINK to that show in the archives. First time guest Dr. Jeffrey A. Marler of Aspire Interventions joined us to talk about his approach to helping children with speech and learning difficulties. Apparently the common practice of giving children “labels” might not be the most helpful approach. Also nutritionist and educator Tim Mount (of NeoCell) and talked about dry winter skin and getting the skin prepared to resist sun damage. I also ask him about collagen in bones in anticipation of a show the next week on the book, Death by Calcium which we have added to our HBN book store. Please help spread the good word-forward this newsletter to friends and family.
My first book : Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet, Prilosec & Other Acid Blockers. Subtitle: What to Use to Relieve Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and Gastric Ailments.

My latest book: Aloe Vera-Modern Science Sheds Light on an Ancient Herbal Remedy

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Copyright 2014 Martie Whittekin, CCN