by Dr. Carole Eastman — Sometimes occurring naturally and sometimes introduced by humans, toxic metals are everywhere. As a result of this chronic low-level exposure, as well as the body’s inability to adequately excrete them, these toxic heavy metals accumulate and are deposited in tissues such as bone, brain, kidney, liver, arteries, heart and muscle, […]
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GMO News
December 16, 2012
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the subject of a new documentary produced by Jeffrey Smith of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Genetic Roulette — The Gamble of Our Lives” is an 83-minute look at how the health of Americans has noticeably deteriorated since GM crops became available to consumers in the mid-1990s. (geneticroulettemovie.com) Medical professionals and […]
The Trojan Horse of today
December 6, 2012
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by Christopher Knight — The Greeks and the Trojans were locked in a harsh war. Both sides longed for a final end to it. The Greeks had been attacking the city of Troy for 10 years. The Trojans were fighting for survival, but the Greeks were determined to win the war. Finally, the Greeks realized […]
Butternut squash — Tasty and good for you
November 28, 2012
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by Dorothy Krupnick — Imagine a vegetable that provides you with good skin integrity, a natural sunscreen, healthy eyes and a powerful antioxidant, all at 82 calories per one-cup serving. Low in sodium and fat-free, the winner is butternut squash. Yes, the hard-skinned squash that always invokes a “what do I do with it?” response […]
The American protein mantra
November 26, 2012
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by Dr. Thomas Lodi — Living in America, we are not only obsessed with eating and drinking protein, we also have begun to supplement non-protein foods, such as fruit, with protein powders. Considered to be the most fundamental and sacred of all nutrients, protein was discovered by the Dutch chemist Gerhard Mulder (1839). Upon discovering […]
Vitamins Yes, Drugs No
November 6, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Few subjects are as controversial as the value of food supplements. I used to believe, as physicians are trained to believe, that most food supplements are rarely needed, especially if one eats well. However, after extensive reading, personal experience and reports from thousands of patients, I am convinced of the […]
Fresh organic foods that fight cancer
November 6, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Many people are falling prey to cancer due to increased stress and strain, and unhealthy eating habits, according to a recent study by the National Academy of Naturopathy. Many dietary remedies for human ailments have been known for centuries, and an increasing number of nutritional scientists have been conducting studies […]
Health updates
October 11, 2012
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The following is new information regarding hair analysis and diet problems, and evidence linking toxic food containers to breast cancer risks in the womb. Your hair reflects your diet Researchers at Brigham Young University have discovered that eating disorders can be detected by analyzing hair samples. Scientists were able to pinpoint the problem in 80 […]
Toxic BPA leaching into canned foods
October 8, 2012
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An alarming new study from the Environmental Working Group analyzed samples of canned fruit, vegetables, soda and baby formula on sale in supermarkets and found that more than 50 percent were tainted with a chemical linked to birth defects, ADHD and cancer. The chemical, bisphenol A (BPA), is an ingredient in plastics that lines food […]
Walk your way to better health
October 5, 2012
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by Cynthia J. Fagyas — Getting fit does not have to take up a lot of your time and money. Walking is one of the easiest ways to get in shape — just 30 minutes, five days a week, can help dramatically improve your health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, […]
Marching for breast cancer
October 3, 2012
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by Dr. Martha M. Grout — We are awash in pink these days in an effort to fight breast cancer — but it is amazing how we go about it. We stage fundraisers selling sugary confections; yet sugar feeds cancer, so there is such a mixed message there. We sell pink pots and pans coated […]
Factors to consider when providing caregiving at home
October 2, 2012
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by David Mitchell — Consider these different scenarios: After a hip fracture, your mother has trouble getting around and she never gets back to her old self. The doctors say your father has Alzheimer’s disease. Your aunt decides not to undergo further treatment for her cancer, and she is expected to live only about six […]
Music — A doorway to the soul and a harmonic path to healing
October 1, 2012
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by Dudley Evenson — All cultures on every part of the planet, from ancient times to this day, have used music in some way to lift the spirit and to enhance the healing process. Music, because of its nature, is a link between the external and internal worlds, a bridge to the spirit and a doorway […]
December 20, 2012
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