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08/03/2017 / By JD Heyes

Doctor blasts statin drug pusher Steven Nissen for using scare tactics to rake in more profits from toxic statin drugs

Primary care providers complain about two things primarily these days: That too many patients consult (and believe) “Dr. Google” more than they believe their PCP and far too many of their physician and provider colleagues are on the take from Big Pharma. As to the second complaint, there is much hullabaloo over the use of […]

07/23/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Statin drugs exposed as a MEDICAL SHAM as new research finds “no evidence” of improved survival

Although Big Pharma does its best to keep negative information about its drugs out of the spotlight, many people have heard about the dangers of statins by now. Nevertheless, some people feel that they are worth the risk, believing that their benefits outweigh any negative side effects that may occur. A new study shows, however, […]

03/26/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Counseling found to lower blood pressure almost as much as dangerous chemical medication

Before you reach for your statin medicine, try changing your lifestyle. This was the conclusion researchers at the American College of Cardiology made after finishing their first randomized, double-blind trial of alternative treatments for high blood pressure. Online behavioral therapy, also known as electronic counseling, was proven to decrease blood pressure by 10 points. This […]

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