No, despite the illogic of the Democrats, it’s not the Republicans’ fault. There is no responsibility on their part to attempt to implement an atrocious law that they rightly opposed, or to stop trying to repeal it when it’s clearly going to be so damaging to the nation’s economy and our personal health and freedom.
Category Archives: Health
Locked-In Syndrome
A new technique for communication. The good thing is that you probably don’t even have to be good at math. Just the attempt to solve the problem would create the desired response. Being in this state is one of my nightmares. Hard to know if it would be preferable to death, but this technique may allow us to find out for some individuals.
[Via Geek Press]
Removing A Splinter Non-Surgically
Here’s some news you can use. I did not know that.
Larva Breeders
Ummmmmm…no. Just no.
Though they might be useful in space.
Life Extension
How possible is it? A debate.
I have to say that De Grey sounds a lot more scientific than Bortz.
The Vegan Diet
…almost kills a kitten.
It’s not good for people, either, but it’s a lot worse for a carnivore.
Gluten Intolerance
What if it’s all in your head? I think the same may be true for MSG.
Some Kitchen Advice
I have to admit, I’ve been intrigued by sous vide. But the Instant Pot looks interesting, too.
[Evening update]
More encomia for the sous vide.
[Update in the morning]
Per that last link, this one
Saving ObamaCare
Is that what all the race baiting is about?
Salt
There is no scientific evidence that reducing intake is good for your health.
I’ve cut back myself, because I seem to be empirically salt sensitive, in terms of my blood pressure, but EPID in that regard, I think. I’ve also switched over to sea salt to get a wider variety, including potassium. I’d never prescribe public policy about the matter, or make war on it, as Nurse Bloomberg has.