by Nina Anderson — Most people think that cancer is evil, but basically it is a dysfunctional cells that have been misguided into not dying. The T cells in the body control these cancer cells. T cells convert nitrogen into nitric acid, which dissolves cancer cells, but normal cells are not affected because they are […]
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Seasonal allergies: Treat the cause, not just the symptoms
August 16, 2012
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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — Sneezing, sniffling, itchy eyes and scratchy throat — allergy season is here again. Seasonal allergies afflict millions of people and are often treated with antihistamine drugs, shots, creams and sprays. The conventional approach to seasonal allergy management may help to alleviate symptoms, but it does not address the real cause. […]
Cashews and nuts — what to buy and what not to buy
August 16, 2012
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by Karen Langston — You have patted yourself on the back for choosing cashews over a chocolate bar. And you earned that pat. Sort of. You can only celebrate your choice if you did one important thing — did you read the ingredient list posted on the back of the package? If you did not, […]
Three things you may not know about heart health
August 13, 2012
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by Paula Owens — What causes heart disease? A healthy heart is the foundation of your health, vitality, physical ability and longevity. There are many risk factors to be aware of that you can control, such as smoking, lack of exercise, low vitamin D levels, obesity, type II diabetes, stress and poor diet. Food items […]
Aloe vera: A cure all?
August 5, 2012
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by Becky (R.L.) Coffield — Who has not reached for aloe vera lotion or gel to ease the pain of a burn? This amazing plant’s medicinal properties extend well beyond being a balm for burns, however. Found in many homes and yards here in the Southwest, the aloe vera plant, actually an herb, is brimming […]
The resurrection of mankind’s first medicine
July 31, 2012
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by Jerri Johnson — Essential oils and their uses have often been referred to as a New Age therapy, when in actuality they are one of the oldest and most effective therapies known to man. Medicinal use of essential oils dates back nearly 8,000 years to the ancient Egyptians. Use of essential oils in the […]
Food allergies on the rise
July 28, 2012
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by Dr. Martha Grout — Every year, allergy medications are among the best-selling drugs in the U.S. If you count asthma, eczema and food allergies, almost one out of three Americans has some sort of allergy. This condition is of relatively recent origin — homeopathic doctors in the early part of the century rarely described […]
Health updates
July 24, 2012
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The following is information regarding the adverse reactions of sugar in soda drinks and using ginger for treating and preventing ovarian cancer. What happens within the first hour of drinking a cola: 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system, which is 100 percent of your recommended daily intake. You would normally vomit from […]
Natural alternatives for arthritis pain
July 23, 2012
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by Shalon Utah — Arthritis is a degenerative disease complicated by consistent wear and tear on the joint cartilage, causing a painful and disabling inflammatory condition. Arthritis affects more than 40 million people in the United States, and that number is expected to nearly double in the next 20 years. Although arthritis is the leading […]
Steps to Healing: Why can’t I get well?
July 21, 2012
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by Dr. Steven Siegel — Today, we see many patients complaining of a wide and diverse set of debilitating symptoms that greatly reduce their quality of life. An example is Lyme disease, where the infection is gone but the biotoxins remain to continue perpetuating the illness. The answer appears to be in an emerging new […]
Redroot: A rescue for lazy lymphatics
July 20, 2012
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by Kathleen Gould — Editor’s Note: This article is for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to substitute for professional medical care or advice. When the immune system responds to an illness, white blood cells that kill the invading bacteria are moved to the lymph system for disposal from the […]
Are you driving your body with the brakes on?
July 14, 2012
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by Mary Peterson — Our bodies come equipped with a complex system of interconnected tissue that runs like a web from the top of the head to the tip of the toes. This “fascia” covers every other system and structure, creating compartments that unify the body to give it strength and support. When an injury […]
Wake-up calls on stents for heart disease
March 5, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — According to a new study published January 15, 2009, in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with clogged heart arteries are being overtreated with stents. Fewer deaths, heart attacks and repeat procedures occurred when doctors implanted fewer of these tiny artery props, and when doctors used the blood-flow test to […]
August 17, 2012
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