Natural Healing News

by Ada Porat —  Most of us know that too much stress is not good for our bodies because it triggers inflammation and suppresses the immune system. But did you know that too much stress actually hurts your brain? During high levels of stress, the brain does not grow new connections or new cells. Chronic […]

by Dr. Martha Grout —  A new study of 32,227 children and adolescents tracked eating trends from 1977 through 2006 using data from four national surveys. On average, children reach for cookies, chips and other treats about three times a day, consuming nearly 600 daily calories from snacks alone. Welcome to Generation Snackers. Kids eat […]

by Becky Feola —  Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of infections, and women tend to get them more frequently than men. UTIs are infections of the urinary system, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. They can be very serious and sometimes life threatening. It can be […]

by Linda Leibl —  We all want it, but how many of us actually know how to get healthy, glowing, radiant skin? The following four questions will help you find the answers to some of your most important skin care concerns. Question #1: Why do I break out after a facial treatment and how can […]

by Dr. Alan Christianson —  What is the most common liver disease among adult Americans? Surprisingly, most people are not aware of it, but nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is the name — most know it by the acronym NASH. Alcoholics have a build-up of fat in their livers that disrupts the circulation of blood and bile. This […]

by Maria Troia —  Those who are faced with the diagnosis of fibromyalgia often find themselves confused as to what the diagnosis really means and what has caused it. Modern medicine offers little in the way of an explanation beyond a faulty immune system or inflammation. Patients are almost always handed prescriptions, which often cause […]

by Laura Orsini —  It is that time of year again — time to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature. With the pleasure, though, often comes the pain and irritation of insect bites. Itching and pain occur because the insect injects venom or another irritant, which causes an allergic reaction. In most cases, […]

by Dr. Kenneth F. Muhich —  More and more research has validated the notion that the symptoms of fibromyalgia derive from the same source — inflammation. This inflammatory process is often insidious and usually attacks the body’s weakest area. It can affect any organ or tissue, and may eventually affect the entire body, as is […]

by John Ossipinsky —  You can decrease or even eliminate pain by creating a healthy flowing lymphatic system and a balanced internal pH (the acid or alkaline level of the body). The lymphatic system helps complete the circulation of blood, and acts as your body’s sewage treatment plant. It plays a major role in helping […]

by Dr. Tricia Pingel — Humans are the only mammal on earth who continue to drink milk past infancy. We consume dairy products on a daily basis, often failing to notice that they are not well tolerated by our bodies, especially those of small children. Pediatric patients are often seen for ailments and symptoms that […]