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Grasswire2

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1. thank you for this news, sad as it is

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Sep 29, 2023, 12:05 PM

Sep 2023

Inflammation of the arteries is the important cause of heart disease. Not cholesterol.

Integrative cardiologists know this, and call "cholesterol" fear a myth.

There are foods that are anti-inflammatory. Green tea. Raw walnuts. Pomegranate. Extra virgin olive oil.

An anti-inflammatory diet becomes even more important with this news.

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thank you for this news, sad as it is Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #1

Thanks for emphasizing the role of inflammation. Enjoying raw walnuts, working on green tea... appalachiablue Sep 2023 #2

I get my pomegranate by pouring 2 oz of POM and filling glass with sparkling water. Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #5

Thanks for the POM info. A serious coffee lover I'm making green tea a must lately. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #6

The virus that keeps on giving. Elessar Zappa Sep 2023 #3

Amen, I'm also going for the new booster asap. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #4