Can Lowering Inflammation Help Major Depression?

Dr. Mercola, Guest
Waking Times

It is estimated that 7.1% of the adult population in the U.S. experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2017. The highest rates are among those ages 18 to 25 years. Many people believe depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. This is a theory that has been widely promoted by drug companies and psychiatrists, to the point it is now accepted as fact. →

Lemon juice and garlic have significant impact on cholesterol and blood pressure levels — NaturalHealth365 – August 18, 2019

(NaturalHealth365) Although the pharmaceutical industry publicly downplays the validity of natural remedies, honest (scientific) research continues to prove that the intake of certain foods offers significant health benefits. For example, the health benefits of lemon juice and garlic – confirmed by recent studies – can not be ignored.

Memory is impaired by prescription blood pressure meds, but pomegranate juice improves blood pressure and cognitive function — NaturalNews.com – July 10, 2019

(Natural News) Struggling to find clinical benefits for statin drugs and blood pressure medications, a team of researchers put two drug protocols to the test to see their effects on human thinking and memory. The research, funded by the maker of the drugs (AstraZeneca), hoped to find cognitive benefits for candesartan and hydrocholorothiazide, rosuvastatin, or a combination of the protocols. The study was published online in Neurology, the medical journal for the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The AAN represents the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals and is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurological care.

Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease — Wake Up World – June 6th, 2019

By Dr. Joseph Mercola

Contributing writer for Wake Up World

Originally published at mercola.com and reproduced here with permission.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in nearly every cell of your body, vital for optimal functioning. For instance, your body uses cholesterol in the construction of cell membranes and in regulating protein pathways required for cell signaling. Without sufficient amounts of cholesterol in your body you may experience a negative impact on your brain health, hormone levels and heart disease risk.

The powerful health benefits of avocados — NaturalHealth365 – May 15, 2019

(NaturalHealth365) You love avocados as a sandwich garnish or mashed in guacamole at your favorite Mexican restaurant, but this little green superfood is so much more than just a dip or a garnish. Avocados are loaded with nutrients – which offer profound health benefits.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs have serious side effects that include brain damage — NaturalNews.com – February 20, 2019

(Natural News) One out of every five Americans has been convinced to take a statin drug in order to lower their blood cholesterol levels and supposedly prevent heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) admit that statin drug use is on the rise; Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is the best-selling prescription drug in the world. The problem with statin drugs is they cause memory loss, learning difficulties, muscle wasting, rapid aging, irritability, and mental health issues. Peer reviewed research also indicates that almost half of all women who religiously take statins ultimately develop diabetes.

via Cholesterol-lowering drugs have serious side effects that include brain damage — NaturalNews.com

Drug danger: Statins shown to cause fatal nervous system disorder — Natural Health 365 – February 14, 2019

(NaturalHealth365) Conventionally speaking, statins are designed to ‘protect’ your health by lowering your cholesterol. But, in too many cases, there are patients uninformed about the fatal threat of this type of drug. (allow me to explain)

Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Well, hopefully you remember the disease that the viral challenge was raising money (and awareness) for. That disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease – clinically known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS – is thought to occur “sporadically” in about 90 percent of the cases, according to the ALS Association.

Yet, sadly, stunning n ew research reveals a possible driving factor behind these ‘sporadic cases’ of ALS: statins, or the popular class of drugs used to lower cholesterol.

How taking statins can threaten your future health, according to a shocking report: Read more

via Drug danger: Statins shown to cause fatal nervous system disorder — Natural Health 365

Esteemed Heart Surgeon Blows the Lid Off the Big Pharma Statin Drug Scam — Waking Times – December 27, 2018

Esteemed Heart Surgeon Blows the Lid Off the Big Pharma Statin Drug Scam

Alex Pietrowski, Staff Writer Waking Times A physician’s word is often taken very seriously and with little skepticism. An opinion from one or two doctors, when made in a professional office or hospital, can persuade a worried patient to take drugs with complex side-effects, or even undergo traumatic treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. Yet, when the…..Read more

via Esteemed Heart Surgeon Blows the Lid Off the Big Pharma Statin Drug Scam — Waking Times

Statin Use Linked to Dementia — Wake Up World – November 29th, 2018

November 29th, 2018 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Worldwide, someone develops dementia every three seconds, and by 2030 it’s estimated that 75 million will be living with the condition.1 In the U.S. alone, 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, and someone develops the disease every…….Read more

via Statin Use Linked to Dementia — Wake Up World

Death By Big Pharma: 5 Popular Pharmaceutical Drugs That Destroy Health — December 18, 2017

Since Western medicine tends to focus on the symptoms, rather than a cure, major red flags in certain drugs are becoming more obvious. There are five very popular and widely prescribed pharmaceuticals that will actually destroy your health more than they will help temporarily. Rather than carefully identifying the root cause underneath and working to…..Read more

via Death By Big Pharma: 5 Popular Pharmaceutical Drugs That Destroy Health — The Daily Sheeple

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Can Lowering Inflammation Help Major Depression? — Waking Times – December 27, 2019