The Omega 6 fat misunderstanding and the Omega 6:3 ratio The idea that Omega 6 fatty acids are unhealthy can be considered a misnomer. Just for a quick review, Omega 6 fatty acids are the fats found in oils such as canola, sunflower, peanut oil and many kinds of nuts. You may have also heard
It is very frustrating how statistics can be manipulated. Take the flu vaccine for example. The CDC states the flu vaccine is 60% effective. To most people that should mean for every 100 people to get the flu shot, 60 will not get the flu and 40 will. But here’s really what that means: 1. The
An article posted in JAMA (the best medical journal) is a very interesting read. The author cites an estimated 225,000 deaths per year are iatrogenic. This means the death is induced by the doctor. Here’s a breakdown of the 225,000: 12,000 deaths/year from unnecessary surgeries 7,000 deaths/year from medication errors in hospitals 20,000 deaths/year from
It’s that time of year again: Flu Season! Technically Flu season is from October to May, with the peak coming in January or February. The question is, because so many people are getting sick, do I get vaccinated? The answer is completely up to you. I pride myself in trying not to push my personal