Ed Blonz
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Unproven cancer treatment preys on hopeSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. The father of a close friend has bladder cancer, and he has been downing a daily dose of a product called Poly-MVA. There is concern in the family, and I told her...
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Diet, exercise best ways to control triglyceridesAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My partner's blood test showed high triglycerides are way over the top. I have read that there are natural products available to lower the count. He exercises dai...
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A little tweaking goes a long wayAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I enjoyed your column on baking with fats but wanted to tell you about some of my efforts. I found that by minimizing my ingestion of saturated fats, I could mana...
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Key to good health: Keep it realAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Many thanks for your comments on high-fructose corn syrup. So often, I hear from my food-fadist friends that it is only slightly below rat poison with respect to ...
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Are statins right choice to decrease heart-attack risk?Jul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I'm 50 years old and have high cholesterol (225 total, 140 LDL). I exercise and have a good diet. My triglycerides, blood pressure and heart rate are all low. I d...
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How bad is high-fructose corn syrup?Jul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. You are the voice of reason. What do you think of high-fructose corn syrup? Is it worse for us than regular sugar? R.F., Walnut Creek, Calif. A. Human bi...
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Solutions for when there's more around the middleJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Maybe I just don't want to grow old gracefully, but here is my question: I am a 52-year-old woman in pretty good shape, and I have a very good diet. I exercise re...
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Clearing up the confusion about sugarJul 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I realize that sugar is present in many foods, but I find the terminology confusing regarding sugar that is in food and in our bodies as well as how sugar relates...
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Nutrients low in yogurt liquidJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. What are the nutritional consequences of discarding the liquid that separates from yogurt in the container? Since my trip to Greece last year and discovering Gree...
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Do artificial sweeteners have a long-term impact?Jun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am approaching my mid-50s, and, over the years, I have constantly watched my weight. I have tried to keep my sugar intake low and have consumed sugar-free produ...