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A 52-year-old white male came to a holistic treatment center complaining of skin ulcers and varicose veins on his right ankle since 1963. He received surgical treatment in 1972, and a venogram in 1983 because of persistent ulceration. This man worked as a deep-sea fisherman, and working aggravated his condition. His diet history revealed that each day he drank eight cups of coffee and four ounces of vodka, and consumed a high amount of milk and dairy products. He only drank two glasses of water daily and had a high salt diet and used table salt heavily. He did little physical activity outside of his job. His laboratory findings revealed a high cholesterol level of 240 mg/dl, and low density lipoprotein (LDL) of 178 mg/dl, and a mildly elevated white blood cell count. A radioallergosorbent allergy test (RAST) found him to be very reactive to dairy products. He was diagnosed with venous stasis ulceration of the right lower extremity, and his therapy focused on increasing circulation to the area and enhancing his nutritional and immune status. He was asked to change his diet to eliminate coffee, red meat, fried foods, dairy products, refined carbohydrates and sugar; to reduce his fat intake to 20 percent of his caloric intake; and to reduce his salt intake. He was given nutritional supplements to supply vitamin C, folic acid, zinc, and essential fatty acids. He was instructed to do alternating hot and cold foot baths twice a day to improve local circulation. The ulcer started to improve within the first two weeks and was completely healed at five months. The patient was instructed to continue these dietary and other measures to prevent recurrence of this circulatory problem. A list of homeopathic remedies used to treat this symptom is listed for consideration. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: Holistic Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0884-3988
Year: 1990
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Margarine linked to heart disease
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The Department of Agriculture reported on Oct 7, 1992, that the preliminary results of a department study linked the partially hydrogenated oils in margarine and vegetable shortening to heart disease. The finding corroborated the results of an earlier Dutch study.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Fine. Don't belive us. See if we care
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Fuji films is offering a disposable camera that comes with an automatic film winding function. The self-winding mechanism comes as a separate attachment to the camera that allows its users to take pictures at smaller intervals.
Publication Name: Popular Photography
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0032-4582
Year: 1995
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