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When Bill Clinton underwent quadruple bypass surgery, the news media focused on the former president’s high cholesterol level. Life Extension looks at the many factors (in addition to cholesterol) responsible for America’s heart attack epidemic, including those that might have contributed to the severe blockage found in Bill Clinton’s coronary arteries. Also: FDA Permits New Fish Oil Health Claim

A new all-natural supplement (Sytrinol™) has been shown in human studies to significantly lower levels of triglycerides, LDL, and total cholesterol without the side effects and expense of prescription drugs.

Statin drugs clearly lower cholesterol and LDL, but can have damaging side effects while failing to address many of the causes of heart disease. Life Extension considers the pros and cons of statin drugs, and examines natural approaches to lowering LDL and cholesterol.

An expanding body of research suggests that poor oral health induces a chronic systemic inflammatory response that increases one’s susceptibility to cardiovascular and other diseases.

Many who suffer arthritis and everyday muscle aches find the remedies available to them are either ineffective or have unacceptable side effects. Olympic athletes and older adults alike have endorsed a new analgesic cream producing immediate symptomatic relief.

Growing numbers of people are afflicted with seasonal and year-round allergies. A new plant extract (rosmarinic acid) reduces allergy-activated responder cells, the root cause of allergic conditions.

Memantine effective against Alzheimer’s; curcumin analogs have anti-cancer effects; vitamin E and CoQ10 reduce inflammation; vote “yes” to fund stem cell research in California; melatonin lowers blood pressure; fish oil helps relieve lupus symptoms; health freedom celebration honors Life Extension Foundation.

Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) derived from fish supports brain function and shows positive effects against a variety of cognitive disorders.

On prison health care and benefits of Life Extension membership.

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, is known as “the Natural Nurse®” for her advocacy of traditional medicine and natural healing.

November 2004