Statin Drugs vs. Red Rice Yeast (Monascus purpureus)
In my last post I mentioned that I see a lot of patients with high cholesterol and triglycerides whose doctors want to or have already put them on Statin drugs. Some of them are even taking two or more at once.But statin drugs are not without a frightening array of...Top Ten Foods to Lower Cholesterol
In my San Diego acupuncture and Ayurveda practice I see a lot of patients with high cholesterol whose doctors want to or have put them on Statin drugs. Some of them are even on multiple versions.But statin drugs are not without a frightening array of risks–...Safe Neti Pot Use
Safe Neti Pot Use: Dos and Don’ts Below is an article from NPR about a recent death in Louisiana suspected to be from someone who ignored the principles of Safe Neti Pot Use by using polluted unboiled tap water. Before anyone gets too freaked out, let’s...Kale with Pomegranate Molasses and Cumin
Kale with Pomegranate Molasses and Cumin One of my favorite ways to cook Kale is inspired by the classic Linguine with Broccoli that you find at Southern Italian restaurants. Their method is really simple–olive oil, garlic, lemon, parmesan. I take the olive oil...