Our toxic world by Dr. Larry Wilson — Three facts poorly understood by most people and by virtually all doctors are: (1) The entire population is quite toxic today, even newborn babies. (2) Everyone is mineral deficient, and this also includes newborn babies. (3) As one becomes more nutritionally depleted, more toxic metals and often […]
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Get the lead out
March 13, 2015
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Get the lead out by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — The Centers for Disease Control classifies lead poisoning as an environmental disease. Even though it has been known for centuries that lead has detrimental health risks, it has continued to be utilized in a variety of ways. The ancient Romans used the term “plumbism” to […]
The problem with fragrances
January 31, 2015
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The problem with fragrances by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Today, many products we buy have fragrance added to them, which makes them toxic. As many as 95 percent of chemicals used in fragrances are made from petroleum products, which are known to cause cancer, birth defects and damage to the brain, lungs and nerves. Some […]
Pesticide use in schools
December 6, 2014
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Pesticide use in schools by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Although more and more communities across the country are acting to protect children from pesticide use in their schools, no national protections or standards exist. In an effort to correct this situation and ensure national leadership to protect children from daily doses of hazardous chemicals in […]
Toxic heavy metal exposure
June 15, 2014
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Toxic heavy metal exposure by Paula Owens — Every day we are exposed to chemicals and toxins through the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink and bathe in. Over time, these toxins accumulate in our bodies. Heavy metal pollutants, such as aluminum, lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium, can alter […]
Smart people and smart meters
June 11, 2014
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Smart people and smart meters by Dr. Robert A. Berry — I am surprised that so many people are unaware of the smart meter controversy. Some individuals are concerned about the potential health impact resulting from radio frequency (RF) radiation polluting the environment. Some believe that this concern is nonsense, with no evidence to support […]
Electrosmog — a silent epidemic
February 20, 2014
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by Ada Porat — Electricity has completely changed the way we live and work. It has permeated every area of our lives. Today, we are engulfed in Wi-Fi, microwaves, radio waves, dirty electricity and other frequencies that congest the airwaves, causing what is known as electrosmog. The proliferation of electrosmog is an imminent threat to […]
Homeopathy: That is incredible
February 17, 2014
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by Dr. Chad Goetz — Teresa’s life was in shambles. She had just come off using 200mg of oxycodone per day. Oxycodone is a powerful opiate analgesic, the withdrawal symptoms of which are similar to those experienced by individuals ending a long heroin addiction. Teresa was absolutely miserable — she was physically restless, moaning with […]
How many harmful chemicals are sitting on your bathroom shelves?
January 18, 2014
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by Linda Leibl — I am always amazed at the number of people I meet who are unaware that much of our food is toxic — full of antibiotics, hormones, artificial preservatives, pesticides, fillers, additives and dyes. While you might already be cognizant of this, what you may not know is that the same holds […]
Still Not Well?
January 16, 2014
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Thousands of people consult a dozen or more doctors, naturopaths, chiropractors and other health practitioners, looking for answers to their health problems. Some consult brand-name medical centers, such as the Mayo Clinic, while others try every holistic therapy imaginable, from herbs and acupuncture to massage, bodywork and more. Many tests […]
GMO food linked to health deterioration
December 15, 2013
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by Mary Budinger — A new study has found that the Bacillus thuringensis (Bt) pesticides in genetically engineered (GE) crops may contribute to blood abnormalities, ranging from anemia to blood cancers, such as leukemia. While Bt has been used since the late 1960s in agriculture as a topical insecticide, it was only after the mid-’90s […]
The myth of the mists
December 9, 2013
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by Dr. Matthew C. Marturano — In the legends of King Arthur, it was said that only the most adept of the priestesses could raise the Mists of Avalon, which revealed the path to the ancient island, fabled to have existed near the town of Glastonbury, England. Many here in the Valley still seek out […]
Damning report on state of U.S. health care
August 28, 2013
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by Mary Budinger — A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that Americans are living longer these days — an average of 78.2 years now — but we are sicker. Our senior years are increasingly marked by chronic illness or disability. The landmark study compared the U.S. with 34 other […]
June 8, 2015
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