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By Donnie Yance

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president

It’s the new year again and weight loss goals are on the minds of millions of people in America and around the world. 

Before you dive into this blog you may want to review several of my previous blogs including (August 3, 2023), “Are Diabetic Weight Loss Drugs Really The New Diet? Discover the Benefits Of Intuitive Eating.”

GLP−1 Receptor Agonists For the Treatment of Obesity 

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists represent a groundbreaking class of medications that target incretin hormone pathways. Incretins stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar. They also regulate how much sugar is released from the liver and slow down digestion. 

Extensive preclinical studies and robust clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of GLP-1R agonists in both treating and preventing obesity. By mimicking the effects of our own GLP-1, these agents not only promote a feeling of fullness and reduce food intake but also enhance glucose balance. Given their multifaceted therapeutic benefits and favorable safety profile, GLP-1R agonists have emerged as particularly promising options for individuals struggling with obesity, offering a potential paradigm shift in medical weight management.¹ 

Continue reading “Weight Loss Injections? Semaglutide and Liraglutide: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly  -Part 1”

What Do Martin Luther King Jr and Coach John Wooden Have to Say about What Success Really Means?

By Donnie Yance

Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. 

MLK had a lot to say when it comes to the measurement of success. Here are a few quotes of his that may redefine what success really means:

“Success is not just a destination; it’s the journey of serving others.”

“True success comes from lifting others as you rise.”

“Courage is the foundation of every successful endeavor.”

“Success is a symphony composed of teamwork and unity.”

“A true measure of success is found in the hearts you inspire.”

“Success blossoms in the soil of perseverance and sacrifice.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” 

Continue reading “True Examples of Enlightened Success:”

Why You Should Think Twice About Neulasta Or Neupogen When On Chemotherapy

By Donnie Yance

“The most telling and profound way of describing the evolution of the universe would undoubtedly be to trace the evolution of love.” ― Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Introduction

Cancer patients frequently experience weakened immune systems from both their tumor burden and aggressive conventional treatments. While medical advances like colony-stimulating factors and erythropoietin have helped address some complications from chemotherapy and radiation treatments, these solutions often provide only temporary relief from long-term immune system damage in both clinical and outpatient contexts.

Research has demonstrated that controlled endotoxin exposure can significantly boost immunity in immunocompromised cancer patients and other vulnerable populations by counteracting the suppression of the immune system by viruses. However, this presents a complex challenge, as cytotoxic cancer treatments typically cause prolonged suppression of the immune system, which increases patients’ vulnerability to secondary cancers and other complications.

Continue reading “Secret Dangers Of Neulasta Or Neupogen When On Chemotherapy”

Over the past 30 years, the world has seen an increase in the rates of cancer in patients younger than 50. Many physicians and scientists around the world have joined in the great detective story to untangle the causes of this complex medical mystery.   

Since the pandemic began, oncologists have been noticing a disturbing rise in cancer cases, including rare cancers among younger adults. Early data from national sources and some large cancer institutions also suggests that there has been an increase in aggressive late-stage cancers. 

“We started noticing some very unusual patterns,” said Kashyap Patel from Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates. Patel and his colleagues have seen a 20% to 30% increase in new patients, multiple patients with several different cancers, couples and siblings developing cancers within months of each other, and patients relapsing after years of remission.¹ 

Continue reading “What’s Causing the Alarming Increases in Cancer Among Younger Adults? “