By ICIM Member John Ghuneim MD: Brain Sleep Deprivation’s Negative Impacts On The Human Body; How Sleep Restores The Brain

Humans cannot live without sleep and will suffer from some immediate backlash if they ignore the primal urge to shut their eyes. In a recent Ted-Ed lesson, neuroscientist Dr. Claudia Aguirre outlined the physical, mental, and emotional consequences that could emerge from sleep deprivation. Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a day, while babies need at least… Continue reading By ICIM Member John Ghuneim MD: Brain Sleep Deprivation’s Negative Impacts On The Human Body; How Sleep Restores The Brain

The TACT / NIH Chelation Study Has Resumed

The June 16 edition of Pulse of Health Freedom discussed the suspension of the NIH-sponsored clinical trial for chelation therapy known as the TACT study. The study’s investigators and coordinators have now been notified to resume all TACT activities, including the chelation infusions, patient follow-up, and vitamin distribution.

Update on the NIH Chelation Trial

The federal Trial to Assess Chelation (TACT) study is once again enrolling heart attack survivors. The study’s leader, Dr. Gervasio Lamas of the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami, voluntarily suspended enrollment last fall after allegations were published in Medscape critical of the consent form given to patients and of the safety of the trial.The… Continue reading Update on the NIH Chelation Trial

FDA Petition Calls for Changes in Diabetes Drug Labeling

On December 18, a petition was filed with the FDA by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. It asks the FDA to require that diabetic medications in the thiazolidinedione class of drugs like Avandia include labeling that states a low-fat vegan diet has been shown to be as effective or more effective than medications taken… Continue reading FDA Petition Calls for Changes in Diabetes Drug Labeling