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Retired MD Richard Ruhling Exposes Coffee’s Hidden Dangers, Medical Conditions That Are Detrimental To Health
Dr. Richard Ruhling is a board-certified physician and taught Health Science at Loma Linda University.
WILMINGTON, NC, July 30, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ — “Drinking coffee is good for your health” has become somewhat of a mantra for many people today. A recent article on Yahoo titled “The #1 Most Important Thing To Do Before Drinking Coffee in the Morning, According to an Integrative Medicine Doc,” stated, “Drinking coffee is good for your health (as long as it isn’t loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners). The beloved drink benefits brain health and is even linked to living longer if you drink it regularly.” Dr. Ruhling disagrees.
1. “I wish I had a $20 bill for every patient I saw who wanted something for anxiety or their nerves,” Ruhling said, who was board-certified in Internal Medicine before teaching Health Science at Loma Linda University, 1974-78. Caffeine is a neuro-stimulant that we shouldn’t need if we get good sleep.
2. Good sleep is more difficult if we use caffeine. Drug companies love caffeine as it creates a need for many of their symptomatic drugs that also risk adverse drug reaction and don’t solve the underlying cause.
3. Famed Russian scientist, Pavlov, called coffee “Bad Habit Glue” because it glues bad habits together. The best example is how well coffee or caffeine go with a smoke. If one tries to quit smoking, which is a neuro-depressant, but they drink coffee, their nerves beg them for a smoke to calm their nerves caused by caffeine.
4. Quitting coffee’s addiction is difficult because people get headaches and think the coffee cures it when it’s a withdrawal symptom that will pass in a few days, but drug companies understand this and put caffeine in Anacin or Excedrin and drugs for migraines. They relieve the headache but continue the addiction—we are a nation of addicts that include pharma drugs. Pharmakeia is the Greek word that “deceives all nations” in Revelation 18, supported by a book title, The Truth About the Drug Companies, How They Deceive Us.
5. Ruhling has a cardiology fellowship and said coffee is not allowed in Coronary Care Units because in the context of a heart attack, caffeine lowers the threshold for ventricular fibrillation, a fatal arrhythmia. It also cause extra heart beats (Premature Ventricular Contractions).
6. Ruhling’s daughter got breast lumps working the night shift when she couldn’t stay awake without drinking cokes, but her doctor told her to quit the caffeine and the lumps went away. Fibrocystic breast lumps are the most common reason for breast surgery to find out if it’s malignant, and it’s also a risk for cancer.
7. There is such a strong link between coffee drinking and cancer of the pancreas that it was the lead article in the New England Journal of Medicine, https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM198103123041102. Cancer of the pancreas is the #3 cancer cause of death in men–4th in women who also get breast cancer.
8. A Harvard newsletter found a link to cancer of the bladder in women who drank two cups of coffee or more.
9. Osteoporosis is a common affliction of women for which they often take Rx drugs, but every drug in the Physician’s Desk Reference has a long list of Adverse Drug Reactions and Contraindications.
10. We have all seen pictures of children with a deformed upper lip and some get a cleft palate from chromosomal damage when their mother drank coffee during the first trimester of pregnancy. Ads ask us to donate to pay for these kids to have surgery, but say nothing of the cause, typical of media’s love of drug ads from pharma.
11. One of the biggest drug bonanzas is stomach problems caused by caffeine as a powerful stimulant for gastric acid. We shouldn’t need acid blockers and antacids and so many of the new drugs by pharma for a rainbow of problems that include GERD (Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease), Gastritis, Peptic Ulcers, etc.
At 82, and in excellent health, Ruhling credits his health in part to getting adequate sleep and never needs the stimulation of caffeine to wake up in the morning. He has never had a regular cup of coffee and only once has filled a prescription in his adult life (on a trip with intestinal flu and didn’t want restroom stops).
In a tribute to Ruhling’s mentor, Mervyn Hardinge, MD, PhD, and Dr. of Public Health from Harvard before becoming Dean of Loma Linda’s School of Public Health, Ruhling says “Hardinge was incredulous in the mid-70’s when ‘they are starting to call medical care healthcare.’ It was a Big Pharma marketing ploy.”
Medical care with Rx drugs has almost nothing to do with healthy habits (that Dr. Breslow of UCLA discovered) that give an average of 11 extra years with 35 years difference in those who broke 7 rules compare to those who observed them—smoking, drinking and obesity being the big three, but exercise, sleep, water drinking and attitudes all had measurable benefit so, as one book title says, ‘Be Your Own Doctor.’
Dr. Ruhling is available for speaking engagements and media interviews and can be reached by using the contact information below or by email at [email protected] more information, visit https://News4Living.wordpress.com.
About Dr. Richard Ruhling:
After Internal Medicine training and board certification, Ruhling had a Cardiology Fellowship before teaching at Loma Linda’s School of Public Health. Attending a cardiology convention, he heard Pritikin reporting how a low fat, low cholesterol diet reversed heart disease and got 85% of patients off their drugs for diabetes and blood pressure. Ruhling developed a Total Health Seminar to help people with positive lifestyle changes to avoid high-risk pharma alternatives and at 80 is in excellent health. He can be contacted for speaking for corporate medical cost containment or by churches wanting to consider an alternate to the rapture theory.
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(Family Features) In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight. This cluster of conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, is an example of how problems in one part of your body can affect other parts.
To avoid CKM syndrome, health experts suggest paying close attention to four of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 – blood pressure, lipids, body weight and blood sugar level – which are core health factors that impact your metabolic health.
Good metabolic health means your body uses energy well and keeps these factors in a normal range. However, when numbers are off in one area, it can affect others, raising your risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes.
Consider these tips from the American Heart Association to help keep your core health factors under control.
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is too high. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.
Because high blood pressure doesn’t have symptoms, the only way to know you have it is to get your blood pressure checked. Healthy blood pressure is below 120/80. If your blood pressure is 130/80 or higher, talk to your doctor about checking your other core health factors.
Lifestyle changes can help reduce high blood pressure. One example is a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating pattern that’s low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Losing 10 pounds and reducing alcohol consumption can also reduce blood pressure.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance your liver makes then circulates in the blood where your body uses it to build cells and make vitamins and hormones. You may also get cholesterol from eating animal products. If there’s too much cholesterol circulating, your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke may increase.
For optimal CKM health, your LDL cholesterol should be below 100 and triglycerides below 150. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. If your triglyceride level is 135 or higher, talk to your doctor about decreasing your risk.
Losing body weight and increasing physical activity decrease triglyceride levels. In addition, DASH and Mediterranean (plant-based, high-fiber, low-fat) eating patterns support healthy LDL and triglyceride levels.
Body Weight
Healthy weight may be determined by body mass index (BMI), a number that represents your weight in relation to your height. Extra body fat can mean a higher risk for many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
CKM syndrome starts when BMI is 25 or higher and waist circumference is 88 centimeters or higher for women and 102 centimeters or higher for men. Aim for a BMI between 18.5-25.
To lose weight and keep it off, start by setting realistic goals. Understand how much and why you eat, manage portion sizes, make smart snack substitutions and be physically active.
Blood Sugar
High blood sugar can slowly damage the kidneys. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, and it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Blood sugar is measured in two ways: a fasting blood glucose test (short term blood sugar) and an A1C test (long term blood sugar control). A normal fasting blood glucose level is 70-99 and a normal A1C level is below 5.7%. Fasting blood glucose above 125 and A1C of 6.5% or higher means you have diabetes.
Habits that help you avoid high blood pressure, weight gain and high cholesterol also keep your blood sugar in check. These are especially important if you have a family history of diabetes.
Learn more about CKM syndrome and how to manage your risk at heart.org/CKMhealth.
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(Family Features) Staying up to date on recommended vaccines is important during pregnancy. This is especially true during the winter months when more people tend to get sick from flu, COVID-19 and RSV. These viruses can be especially dangerous for pregnant people and babies.
Vaccines are an important part of routine pregnancy care, both for you and your baby. Getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 can cut your risk of hospitalization by about half.
Now is the time to get vaccinated if you haven’t already. Flu vaccines help protect you from getting the flu and getting seriously ill, so it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment now. The latest COVID-19 vaccines are important too because they lower your risk of serious illness. An RSV vaccine may also be recommended for when you are 32-36 weeks pregnant. Be sure to talk to your doctor.
“Right now, we are seeing a concerning increase in cases of respiratory diseases, such as the flu, COVID-19 and RSV,” said Adm. Rachel Levin, MD, assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “I encourage all pregnant people to take preventive action to protect their health and the health of their baby. The best and safest way to do this is to get vaccinated. Getting vaccinated is easy and is usually covered by insurance.”
Help Protect Your Baby
When you get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, you’re helping protect your baby by passing your immunity on to them. Getting vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV during pregnancy can protect your baby during the first 6 months of life. These viruses can be very harmful to newborns. In fact, RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants
Talk to Your Doctor About Timing
Millions of people in the U.S. have already gotten vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this season. If you haven’t gotten your vaccines yet, be sure to talk with your doctor. They can help you choose the right vaccines and determine the best timing to help protect you and your baby.
Get the Facts
Getting vaccinated can give you peace of mind, ensuring you have done everything you can to protect yourself and your baby from serious respiratory illness. Information can give you power and comfort, especially when you’re pregnant.
Go to cdc.gov/RiskLessDoMore to learn more about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, or go to vaccines.gov to get started today.
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Here’s to a Healthy New Year: What your family needs to know about vaccines
Vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV are vital for family health, especially as respiratory viruses increase during colder months. Stay updated to reduce serious illness and hospitalizations.
(Family Features) This year, make a plan to keep your family healthy by helping them get vaccinated for respiratory infections like flu, COVID-19 and RSV. These respiratory illnesses are more likely to become serious for people who are not up to date on their vaccines.
In colder months, respiratory viruses tend to surge, and people spend more time indoors where they are more likely to be exposed. These respiratory infections can cause serious illness and hospitalization. This season’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as well as the RSV vaccine, are the best way to help your family risk less serious illness and do more of what they enjoy.
What should your family know?
Vaccines can keep you and your family from getting very sick from respiratory illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get this season’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
In addition, all adults ages 75 and older – and those ages 60 and older with certain health conditions or who live in a nursing home – should get one dose of an RSV vaccine if they haven’t before. Pregnant people should also talk to their doctor about getting an RSV vaccine to protect their baby during their first 6 months of life.
Is your family at high risk?
It’s important to know the risks of getting very sick from flu, COVID-19 or RSV. According to the CDC, some people have a higher risk than others, including:
- People not up to date on their vaccines: Vaccines cut your risk of needing hospital care for flu or COVID-19 by about half, according to the CDC. In 2023, 90% of adults admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 were not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccine. People who skipped their flu shot were twice as likely to need to see a doctor for the flu.
- Older adults: Most flu, COVID-19 and RSV deaths are in people ages 65 and older. If you help care for an older family member or friend, let them know vaccines are their best protection from getting very sick.
- People with underlying health conditions: Heart and lung disease, diabetes, kidney disease and other chronic conditions can cause complications and more severe illness from flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
- Those who live in long-term care: Respiratory viruses can be a greater threat to older people in long-term care, who often have health issues that raise their risk of severe flu, COVID-19 or RSV.
- Pregnant people: Pregnancy raises the risk of severe illness from flu and COVID-19. Getting vaccinated during pregnancy helps protects the pregnant person and baby. An RSV vaccine during pregnancy protects the baby from severe RSV in their first 6 months of life.
Get your family vaccinated now for a healthy new year
Join the millions of people who’ve already gotten vaccinated this season. Take your family to get vaccinated now to risk less severe illness and do more of what you enjoy. It’s safe to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines (and an RSV vaccine, if eligible) at the same time.
Visit cdc.gov/RiskLessDoMore to learn more about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines are right for you or go to vaccines.gov to find a nearby pharmacy. You can order free COVID-19 test kits (up to four per household) at COVIDTests.gov.
Know Your Risk
In the United States, there are additional groups of people who are at higher risk from these respiratory illnesses.
- People in rural parts of the country: Vaccines matter even more in rural areas where there may be fewer doctors or clinics to help people who get very sick. Yet in these regions, less than half of adults got a flu vaccine last year. Fewer than 1 in 5 got an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
- Black and Hispanic people: At last year’s respiratory virus peak, Black people were more likely than white and Hispanic people to be in the hospital for flu, COVID-19 or RSV. By the end of last year’s virus season, Hispanic people were more likely than non-Hispanic white people to have been in the hospital for flu.
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