After a few days of mulling over last week’s post on dietary supplements, I realized I didn’t include enough information to back my claims. I assumed a level of understanding that most people don’t have. The same day of that post,The New York Times ran a story titled “Vitamin Pills: A False Hope?” that explained [...]
Supplement Effects More Positive Than Reported
February 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
Updated 8/25/10 As a former student of biochemistry who maintains an interest in the field, and as a person who’s seen and experienced the benefits of dietary supplements, I can only shake my head at the barrage of research that denies their effectiveness in addressing problems associated with chronic illness. Each time proponents call for [...]
Bredesen Could be HHS Secretary – CORRECTED
February 11, 2009 By 3 Comments
Updated 2/11/09 The rumor mill is circulating with possible names for the new Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among those names is Tennessee’s Democratic governor, Phil Bredesen. Despite what Republican opponents and MoveOn.org say about the matter, he would be an excellent choice. Bredesen knows what it’s like to insure a large population [...]
