There is something that can greatly lower one's risk of deep vein thrombosis on flights.  Nattokinase, an enzyme of natto, which is made from fermented soybeans and is the base for miso soup, helps the body dissolve blood clots in veins, which is the cause (virtually the definition) of deep vein thrombosis.  It acts very quickly, so ...

Whoa, whoa let's not jump on the statins is bad bandwagon and get the poor guy off them immediately - Stopping statins may be dangerous and getting off them could kill him! Sure statinsare not good for you, but go cold turkey and you could be dead shortly. Best goto your GP and see if you can stop taking the statins and then try ...

A reader has recently been diagnosed with a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), which is a rapid rhythm of the heart.  She would like to avoid beta blockers and would appreciate any advice on how to combat the condition.

A reader’s husband, who is in his seventies, had triple bypass surgery two and a half years ago and has been taking aspirin and statins ever since. Recently, because of pain in his arm and increasing breathlessness, he took a treadmill test and is suspected to have more blocked arteries.  His wife is desperate to know if there is any ...