An important new study indicates that calcium deposits in the eye cause Age-related Macular Degeneration. Little by little the deposits build up until drusen, hard deposits of fat and protein, can be detected. Until this study, no one knew how drusen was formed. AMD is characterized by lots of drusen, which show up in the retinal… read more
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Calorie Restrictor Exceeds all Lifespan Expectations
I’m sorry to report that my Uncle Pat McGlothin has died. He was within three days of reaching his 94th birthday. His goal was to live to be 100, but he couldn’t quite make it. Pat was a tall man. He was on the famed Brooklyn Dodgers teams of ’49 and ’50, so his stats… read more
Customizing your Diet, e.g., Eggs?
Here’s a holiday gift that truly keeps on giving: a customized diet that takes into account your individual health. For example, is eating eggs healthful? Any number of “authorities” will answer that for question for you. Right now there’s a discussion about eggs in the LivingTheCRWay Cardiovascular Health forum: Do Eggs Increase Cardiovascular Risks? (Become a… read more
Air Quality Success: Heating System Changes Make a Difference
Yesterday marked a huge success in improving air quality in the CR Way Longevity Center. After months of work, we finally got the air particulates in every room to very low levels. There is no completely safe level of air particulates. For every increase of 10 μg/m3 particulate exposure, lung cancer incidence increases. Our quest… read more
Gourmet Calorie Restriction, the CR Way
Eighty years ago when Dr. Clive McKay discovered that calorie restriction extends the life of rats, he did not predict that his discovery would grow into a thriving CR Way movement. But that’s what’s happened. LivingTheCRWay members set records for how long and how well they live. Yet many people who hope to extend life… read more
Using Mushrooms to Fight Cancer
Have you ever thought about using mushrooms to fight cancer? One CR Way doctor prescribes twice daily shiitake mushroom intake for his cancer patients. Yet, when a CR Way member participated in a Sloan Kettering study that looked at Maitake D-fraction (a popular maitake extract) for its ability to fight cancer, the trial was… read more
Calorie Restrictors and Vegetarians Rejoice – B12 from Vegetables!
Lower levels of B12 are associated with anemia and dementia. So most vegans, as well as those who follow calorie restriction diets, pay close attention to their B12 intake and often take a dietary supplement. I was just enjoying a freshly made soup of crimini mushrooms and turnips, which go so well together. So I… read more
Chestnuts without so much AGE
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, ” and the second line could be: “black , full of smoke, and advanced glycation endproducts!” Despite the song, that’s not the way the CR Way recommends to eat chestnuts. But chestnuts taste good and can be a fun addition to a meal. So if you want them and… read more
Rhinoviruses Rejoice: Cold Weather is Here!
Rhinoviruses everywhere rejoice when cold weather arrives. Apparently, the cold air suppresses immune response, making rhinovirus infections more likely. I can attest to this. Only 30 minutes of vigorous walking in the cold yesterday were enough to produce the characteristic throat soreness that signals a cold. I knew I had been exposed, but it was… read more
Azure Standard – An Economical Resource for Healthful Food
Are you tired of paying high prices for groceries? We are. The trouble is the organic, high- quality products you want to eat cost more. A few days ago, we bought hulled barley at Whole Foods. The cost was approximately $2.00 per pound – almost 100% higher than it was a few years ago. Try… read more