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Cholesterol’s link to Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia
by Cassie
High cholesterol levels have always been a concern for doctors and patients alike. Risk for stroke, heart attack and other maladies instill fear in us when our doctors raise the issue of high cholesterol. TV ads, newspaper ads and internet ads urge us to eat certain products to reduce our cholesterol and avoid others.
I [...]
Safe Use of Multiple Medications
By Cassie
Studies show that 40 percent of Americans over age 65 take five or more different prescription drugs per day. In addition, many take over the counter medications (OTCs). Every drug contains various ingredients and can cause severe side effects that are unknown especially in the elder population, as prescriptions and OTC medication usage tends [...]
Keeping the Earth Unmedicated
By Cassie
I spent Saturday at my 84-year old mother’s home. My mother is in relatively good shape for her age and resides on her own. I happened to notice two trays and a cabinet full of prescription and over the counter medications. I started poking around and realized that in her cupboards, she had some [...]