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In exploring the intricacies of heart disease, it’s tempting to oversimplify this multifaceted issue.

Emma Tekstra, independent health researcher and author of “How to Be a Healthy Human,” delves into the science of heart health, challenging the conventional focus of managing “bad cholesterol” with statins.

Statins lower LDL cholesterol but have notable side effects, and their heart attack prevention efficacy is questioned.

Research suggests that factors like simple sugars, steroid medications, and the stress hormone cortisol play a more critical role in heart disease than previously thought. The mainstream medical narrative is shifting away from cholesterol as the sole culprit, revealing a broader, more nuanced picture.

This shift underscores the need for a more comprehensive understanding of heart disease, moving beyond the reductionist view of targeting one “bad guy” towards embracing a complex mix of factors.

Read on to discover how damage occurs in your blood vessels and how to prevent it.

Wishing you wellness!

Cardiologist Speaks Truth About Cholesterol and Statins

Cholesterol levels increase as a defense against toxins, which can exacerbate heart disease. Without reducing toxins, lowering cholesterol alone may lead to more un-neutralized toxins and increased oxidative stress.

Vaping Raises Heart Failure Risk by 19 Percent: Study

When discussing reducing risk factors, it’s crucial to highlight vaping. Recent studies show that it increases the risk of heart failure, which is particularly concerning given that more young people are vaping regularly. Many believe it to be safer than smoking cigarettes, despite the lack of long-term studies to support this assumption.

The US-Mexico Dispute Over GM Corn Safety Could Transform American Agriculture

For 25 years, Mexico has banned the cultivation of genetically modified corn to protect public health and preserve ancient maize varieties, essential to 89% of their meals. Meanwhile, the U.S. challenges this ban under the USMCA, arguing the lack of evidence on GM corn’s dangers, a point Mexico disputes.

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