Struggling with Drug and Alcohol Abuse

by Kenton Fletcher Drug and alcohol addiction affects nearly 50 million people in the U.S. and has no social, economic, age group or spiritual boundaries.  Prevailing notions and stigmas about substance abuse create obstacles to seeking treatment or engaging in forthcoming discussions with loved ones.  Common behaviors associated with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) include denial, … Continued

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Celebrate Women With National Women’s Health Week

Each year starting on Mother’s Day, we celebrate National Women’s Health Week. It’s a great time to support and encourage girls and women to make their personal health a priority. We, at MediBid, support women’s health awareness, and we hope you do too!   Why is women's health important? Women play a major role in … Continued
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Paleo and Keto Diets – A Good Way to Go?

by Lee Kurisko, MD Paleo (caveman) and ketogenic (super low carb) diets are all the rage right now. I used to believe the Paleo diet was a good way to go and that ketosis is a desirable state and also believed that cholesterol was not relevant to cardiovascular risk. Currently, I no longer hold these … Continued

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Why Vegetarianism is Bad for You – Retraction Part Five

by Lee Kurisko, MD When discussing different diets, the case is made why this diet or that diet is the best way to go. Having said that, there is only one diet that has ever been shown to prevent and even reverse heart disease, the number one killer in the Western world. That diet is … Continued

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Why Vegetarianism is Bad for You – Retraction Part Four

by Lee Kurisko, MD In Part Three, I dispelled the misconception that plant foods cannot provide sufficient protein for health. People are also often concerned about calcium, iron, and zinc. I was raised believing that only dairy foods provided a significant amount of calcium to be healthy and have strong bones. Invariably, the “educational” materials … Continued

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Why Vegetarianism is Bad for You – Retraction – Part One

By Dr. Stanley “Lee” Kurisko A few years ago, I wrote a blog post for MediBid that I have since realized was completely wrong. My article, “Why Vegetarianism is Bad for You” scored over 50,000 hits but was based on incomplete and inaccurate information.  Fortunately, the article is no longer on the internet to misinform people. … Continued

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