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Prevention is worth a pound of cure … with essential oils

August 21, 2012

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by Carol E. Gutierrez —  Flu season is on the way and now is the time to stock up your “medicine cabinet” with antiviral essential oils to ward off any ills. Each essential oil has certain properties based on its chemistry. Antiviral essential oils are numerous and include angelica, bergamot, German chamomile, Eucalyptus globulus and […]

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Herbal healing made easy

July 29, 2012

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by Kathleen Gould —  More and more, people are turning to whole-plant herbal remedies as preventative healthcare and for treating specific health problems. We are going “back to our roots” as we relearn the time-honored remedies our ancestors used. The really wonderful thing is that once we start learning, we find that herbal healing is […]

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Vaccination Situation

July 26, 2012

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  by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Vaccination began 140 years ago as a life-saving medical tool. Today it is perhaps the leading cause of death and disability among our children. This two-part article covers many aspects of the vaccine debate. Part one addresses vaccine history and effectiveness, as well as the side-effects of vaccines. Part […]

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Flu Do’s & Flu Don’ts

March 17, 2012

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by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Many people are worried about a possible swine flu epidemic. The virus has already claimed a few lives and could get worse during the winter months. Below are suggestions not only for preventing any case of influenza, but also for supporting your body so that it can heal itself naturally. […]

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Health updates: Canned soups and antioxidants

February 27, 2012

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The following is new information regarding canned soups and antioxidants, a key to preventing flu. Canned soups can be dangerous to your health The food processing world is reeling from a shocking new series of tests released by Consumer Reports, revealing that many leading brands of canned foods contain Bisphenol A (BPA) — a toxic […]

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Mandatory flu shots — round two

February 25, 2012

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by Mary Budinger —  Even though public health officials expect an average flu season this year, New York State Senator Tom Duane introduced a bill that would require health care workers who work in medical facilities in his state to receive mandatory flu shots. “People don’t like being told what to do, but frankly, if […]

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Cold/flu season is here — what to do to recover quickly

February 25, 2012

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by Brenda Haas-Krieger —  Winter is the season of colds and flu. At this time of year, we tend not to partake of the sun’s rays as often as we do in warmer months, which means that our bodies do not create as much vitamin D3, an incredible antiviral agent. Multiple studies indicate that a […]

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Shield yourself and family from colds

February 24, 2012

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by Dana Regev —  A  lowered immune system sets the stage for sickness. Factor in changing weather, traveling and exposure to sickness and it can become a losing battle. One of the easiest, most effective and natural ways to boost your immune system and shield yourself from illness is to use essential oils, which also […]

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The truth about colds, flu and allergies

February 24, 2012

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by Dr. Paul Stallone —  The phrase “It is just a cold,” is often the response of someone experiencing the symptoms, but sometimes a cold can be much more serious. The common cold affects 62 million people in the U.S. annually and accounts for 75 to 100 million physician visits per year. These physician visits […]

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Salt room for persistent flu

February 24, 2012

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by Pavel Gershkovich —  There is a nasty new type of flu making the rounds. Runny nose, sinus drainage, dry cough and fatigue lead the list of symptoms. Its victims report that just when you think you are over it, a week later it is back — this happens two, three and four times. It […]

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Sea salt for healthy lungs and skin

February 23, 2012

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by Pavel Gershkovich —  The Phoenix area could be considered something of a modern-day, natural dust bowl, and this summer’s dust storms have made the Valley’s air quality much worse than usual. When dust gets into the lungs, the body uses mucus to catch it and move it out. But when there is a lot […]

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Colds and flu prevention

February 23, 2012

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Many scientific studies have repeatedly found that there is little or no evidence backing flu vaccines as an effective flu-prevention strategy. Evidence is mounting in support of vitamin D as a potential cold and flu prevention strategy. However, optimizing your vitamin D levels through regular sun exposure is preferred, as the sun imparts health benefits […]

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