Do Sunscreens Truly Prevent Skin Cancer?
Several years ago, I did a 2-part blog on the dangers of sunscreens. They have some good information, and the links are below. The Dangers of Commercial Sunscreens, Part 1 https://donnieyance.com/the-dangers-of-commercial-sunscreens/ The Dangers of Commercial Sunscreens, Part 2 https://donnieyance.com/the-dangers-of-commercial-sunscreens-part-2/ Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. Despite decades of widespread use […]
Caution: Recent Study Claims Vitamin D Supplementation Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Here is my counter-review of the recent headline news article that might make you wary of taking vitamins, titled “Vitamin D Supplements May Be a Double-Edged Sword.” This article was written by F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE, and published on March 14, 2024, in MDedge Family Medicine (https://www.mdedge.com/familymedicine/article/268256/womens-health/vitamin-d-supplements-may-be-double-edged-sword?ecd=WNL_EVE_240316_mdedge). This was a summary review of a […]
COVID-19 Updates on Natural Immunity and Vitamin D, plus Facts and Reflections on Science, Truth, Knowledge and Wisdom
“When one tries to rise above nature, one is liable to fall below it.” – Sherlock Holmes While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) maintains that vaccine immunity is superior to natural immunity, evidence continues to mount suggesting that natural immunity is superior and long-lasting. In my coverage of Covid-19 over the past two years, I’ve documented several […]
Vaccines No Match for Omicron and a Look at COVID-19 in Africa
Vaccines No Match for Omicron and a Look at COVID-19 in Africa We’ve been living with COVID-19 now for more than two years, and questions continue to arise about the best approach for prevention and treatment. I have never been asked about anything as much as the COVID-19 vaccines and never have I seen so […]
Is Omicron the “Scrooge” or Could it be the “Ideal” Variant to Put an End to the Pandemic?
Although Omicron is now 73% of all new cases in the US[1], I don’t feel we need to press the panic button. I have some hypotheses on the emergence of the Omicron variant that could put the brakes on the doom and gloom scenario we are all being fed. According to a study published on […]
Statin-Associated Myopathy and Mitochondrial Impairment
“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” Albert Einstein Part One I’m often asked if I think statin drugs are useful. Of course it’s important first to address the issue of cholesterol levels which statin drugs are used to control. I recently wrote a blog […]
New Data on COVID-19 and Promising Research on Natural Medicines
As we transition into fall and winter and COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations rise dramatically, it’s clear that the virus isn’t going away any time soon. Although the promise of a vaccine is on the horizon, there’s no certainty as to its long-term effectiveness and many are concerned about the safety of its contents. I continue […]
Current Research on Herbs and Nutrients Holds Promise Against COVID-19
I’ve grown frustrated and concerned over the degree to which the news surrounding COVID-19 focuses on fear and the promise of a ‘super hero’ vaccine that will eventually save us. Every week, I come across research that supports the use of herbal and nutritional compounds, diet, and lifestyle that have been shown to be of […]
Nutritional Impact on Immunity and COVID – 19
Although statistics show that people over the age of 65 have an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 and dying from complications due to underlying conditions, it appears that it has more to do with nutritional status than age alone. It’s true that the older we get, the more nutritional deficiencies we may have, primarily because […]