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Inflammation Kills

September 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Aging, Artery disease, C-reactive protein, Diabetes, Heart disease, health, inflammation, longevity

Inflammation is shown, in this image, affecting some of the major joints. We all know and understand this type.
But Generalised Inflammation is something that we all need to be aware of - whether or not we have aches and pains.
Generalised Inflammation is present in many people - and they rarely know about it.
This insidious [...]

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Statins & Alzheimers - Right For Wrong Reason

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Aging, C-reactive protein, inflammation, longevity, statins

There is news currently about how statin drugs are associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s disease.
This is not surprising - because statins lower inflammation; and there is a link between Alzheimer’s disease and low-level inflammation. 
However, the solution to low-level inflammation is NOT to take statin drugs. Just as the answer to cholesterol [...]

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Arthritis and Inflammation

July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Blood tests, C-reactive protein, Fibrinogen, inflammation, longevity

A friend was concerned about arthritis as she aged. Having an aging father in law in poor health made her think of her own state of health. Systemic inflammation is one factor to take seriously.
Systemic inflammation is when there is general ‘background’ inflammation without pain or symptoms - at least initially. For this reason it [...]

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Aims Of Treatment For Longevity

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Blood sugar, Blood tests, C-reactive protein, Cholesterol, longevity

I now have to decide on my initial treatment for longevity, based on my blood test results.
I have taken Life Extension Foundation’s Life Extension Mix (a very special multi-mineral/vitamin mix) for around 6 months. I did this on purpose prior to taking the blood tests. This may well have boosted levels of certain blood components [...]

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