heart disease

April 8, 2024

April 8, 1944 – Troops back from the front line have that ‘look’ in their eyes

War correspondent Ernie Pyle wrote, “One day I was driving on a muddy lane alongside a woods, with an officer friend of mine who has been […]
April 8, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Should you use red yeast rice?” (Part 6 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 7, 2024

April 7, 1944 – Good Friday on the Anzio beachhead while a war correspondent looked back on successes and failures

On April 7, Phil attended Good Friday services [1] held in a picturesque grove graced by a large white wooden cross, which reminded him of the outdoor […]
April 7, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What is red yeast rice?” (Part 5 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 6, 2024

April 6, 1944 – Memphian, Phil Larimore says life at Anzio far from ‘Beer And Skittles’

The news story began, “Life on Anzio Beachhead has been by no means “beer and skittles.” It’s just plain mud and dirty, dangerous work. Take it […]
April 6, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?” (Part 4 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 5, 2024

April 5, 1944 – Phil awarded his first medal of valor, the Silver Star

On April 5, at a battalion ceremony in the Pine Grove, Phil was surprised to be awarded his first battle medal, the Silver Star—the third-highest military combat […]
April 5, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you find out if you have an abnormal cholesterol?” (Part 3 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
May 11, 2009

Vibrate yourself to a leaner, healthier you

Reuters Health is reporting  that vibrating exercise platforms, which are increasingly found in commercial gyms in Europe and elsewhere, may indeed help people lose a particularly […]
May 27, 2009

Obese teens show signs of heart disease. What can you do?

Bloomberg News reports that “teenagers and young adults who are obese . . . show signs of damaged heart arteries that may lead to heart attacks, […]
July 6, 2009

Federal investigators uncover major problems with chelation study

I’ve written about chelation for many years. In my book, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, I conclude, “Evidence against (chelation’s) effectiveness in heart disease is so clear, […]
August 23, 2009

Women who want to live longer need to become more optimistic

In my new book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, (available about 9/1//09I discuss how “toxic attitudes” can lead to disease, dysfuntion, and disorder. Now, a […]
January 29, 2010

Scientists link BPA in plastics to heart disease

#mce_temp_url#With disagreement over baby bottle chemical (bisphenol A), what’s a parent to do? Reuters Health in London is reporting that exposure to a chemical found in […]
February 16, 2010

Herbals and Heart Health

The folks at Natural Standard recently sent out a notice of a significant review in the cardiology literature on the potential interactions between herbs and heart […]