“New research shows that liver injury caused by herbals and dietary supplements increased from 7% to 20% in a U.S. study group over a ten-year period.” More info: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140904084608.htm … Continue reading
I went to Cape Cod, MA, about three weeks ago for a week for a family wedding — and came home with one of the worst colds I’ve had in over 20 years. It started out as laryngitis and a … Continue reading
OK, it’s been a full six weeks and it’s time for an update. Here’s the scoop on what I’ve noticed: Chocolate – This was the first and most obvious change I noticed, since my insatiable craving for chocolate had been … Continue reading
Since mitral valve prolapse syndrome patients usually have very sensitive nervous systems, it may not come as a shock that many (most?) of us cannot tolerate epinephrine. Each time I go to a new dentist (which I try not to … Continue reading
I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about my experiences with magnesium. People want to know what form of magnesium I take and how much of it I take, in an attempt to hopefully experience the same success that … Continue reading
One day you’ll see a research study saying some food is amazing for you and the next day you’ll see one saying it will kill you. Vitamins fall into this category as well. Now, we all know that the best … Continue reading
It hasn’t been six weeks yet, but I’m doing an update anyway. One of the symptoms of MVPS is “having a sweet tooth.” That seems to be a two-pronged issue, in that sugar provides relief from fatigue (albeit only momentarily), … Continue reading
When I was initially diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse back in 1992, my GP suggested I start taking a magnesium supplement. I believe I took it for maybe a few weeks, but never noticed any difference in my symptoms so … Continue reading