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Homeopathy for High Triglycerides: Exploring Complementary Support for Cardiovascular Health

Health Advice / Homeopathic Advice / Dec 09, 2025

High triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood, are a common concern for many individuals. Elevated triglyceride levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. While lifestyle modifications and conventional medical treatments are key in managing high triglycerides, some individuals may seek additional support through ...Read more

Homeopathy for Atherosclerosis: Exploring Complementary Support for Cardiovascular Health

Health Advice / Homeopathic Advice / Dec 08, 2025

Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by the buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can lead to reduced blood flow and potential complications. It is important to seek medical guidance and follow conventional treatment approaches to manage atherosclerosis effectively. However, some individuals may be interested in exploring ...Read more

On Nutrition: Collagen supplements?

Health Advice / Nutrition / Dec 05, 2025

Susan T. reads this column on the Omaha World-Herald and asks: “What do you think of taking collagen as a supplement? My son saw something about the benefits of collagen and asked ChatGPT about it. The response touted the benefits of collagen, but I am a skeptic. I would like to hear the opinion of a registered dietitian. Thank you.”

It ...Read more

Life, Death and Axes

Health Advice / Scott LaFee / Dec 03, 2025

Let's look at some converging lines of population numbers. The United States appears to be trending toward a new club of nations: those in which annual deaths routinely outnumber births. Some countries in Europe and Asia, such as Japan, Italy, South Korea and Germany, already have more deaths each year than births.

The biggest driver appears ...Read more

GLP One Less for the Road

Health Advice / Scott LaFee / Nov 26, 2025

Apart from their widely celebrated effect at weight loss and diabetes management, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might also reduce alcohol use.

In a pilot study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that GLP-1 agonists (which mimic the effects of GLP-1 compounds) slowed the speed at which alcohol enters the bloodstream, ...Read more

On Nutrition: Mechanics of nutrition

Health Advice / Nutrition / Nov 24, 2025

I’ve been a nutrition nerd for a long time. In my college years, I’m sure I was a source of irritation with my many questions. One professor in particular got especially annoyed when I continued to drill him to understand not just the “what” of nutrients, but the “how.”

I guess I’m still that way. And over the years, as we’ve ...Read more

On Nutrition: Thanksgiving food history

Health Advice / Nutrition / Nov 19, 2025

Why do I always make sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving dinner? And why do grocery stores highlight all the ingredients for green bean casserole every November? Traditions are a big part of the holidays, for sure. And some of them go way back in time.

For instance, there’s a good chance that turkey was on the table in 1621 when the ...Read more

Frozen Eggs Are Hot

Health Advice / Scott LaFee / Nov 19, 2025

More American women than ever are freezing their eggs in anticipation of future use, but very few ever return to thaw those eggs in hopes of getting pregnant.

The number of planned elective oocyte cryopreservation, or egg-freezing, cycles across the country nearly quadrupled between 2014 and 2021, from 4,153 to 16,436, reports Rewire News ...Read more