Natural Healing News

by Dr. William Nelson —  Every day, approximately 5,000 women in the U.S. turn 50, which happens to be the average age for the onset of menopause. Studies have shown that approximately 75 percent of these women seek some form of lifestyle, dietary or medical solutions to relieve their symptoms. In addition to those entering […]

Several recent studies have suggested that patients receive excessive radiation from medical CT (computed tomography) scans, but two new studies published in December’s Archives of Internal Medicine are the first to quantify the extent of exposure and the related risks. CT scans provide exceptionally clear views of internal organs by combining data from multiple X-ray […]

by Chung-Li Wang —  For years, orthopedic surgeons have been warning women about the perils of wearing high heels. Those who wear high heels risk foot injury, muscle imbalance, bone deformities, knee and ankle joint problems, bunions, hammer toes and more. A new study featured in the November 2009 issue of Foot & Ankle International […]

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice are holding a series of five public workshops throughout 2010 to address issues of concentration, antitrust violations and competition in agriculture. A small number of corporations now control American agriculture. Never before has the safety and sustainability of our food supply depended upon […]

by Dr. Martha Grout —  By decoding some 40,000 genes in the human body, the Human Genome Project opened up an entirely new spectrum of knowledge. Genetic testing now gives us the ability to understand the body’s vulnerabilities and each person’s unique genetic predispositions. Genetic testing can sample the risk for about 1,500 diseases. Having […]

by Dr. Mark Starr —  Had President John F. Kennedy lived another year, his legacy likely would have included the story of his astounding recovery from the chronic pain that caused him to use crutches much of the time when the cameras were turned off. In 1961 the President’s physicians had become alarmed at Kennedy’s […]

by Deanna Melnychuk —  You may have heard that Rolfing can improve your performance as a runner, and you may be wondering how this works. Before we touch on that, please note that the first step to improving your performance is to make sure you have the best running shoes; are using high-quality supplements; follow […]

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Last issue, I discussed the use of TNS in dentistry for muscle relaxation. This article will discuss radiant energy in the form of low level laser therapy (LLLT). I am aware of several different devices that utilize the principle of LLLT. The wavelength of light in this instance can be […]

by Mary Budinger —  Americans are facing “grievous harm” from chemicals in the air, food and water that have largely gone unregulated and ignored, according to an expert panel that advises the President on cancer. The panel released a watershed report in May calling for the government, industry, academia and medicine to “intervene in, ameliorate […]

by Dr. Kenneth F. Muhich —  Hypoglycemia syndrome is a condition of low glucose (blood sugar) levels. Glucose is a source of both physical (muscle) and mental (brain) energy. The brain, representing only 2 percent of the body’s weight, has no energy stores of its own, yet it requires about 60 percent of the body’s […]

by Joe Glenn — Once a powerful tool to combat life-threatening infections, antibiotics are now failing us at record rates as the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria seems to grow daily. Superbugs like MRSA and C. difficile are the leading cause of illnesses like diarrhea in hospitals, daycare centers and nursing homes. What is worse, these […]

by Julia Busch —  Amazing magnesium combats physical, mental and emotional overload while working to reverse aging. Seventy-six percent of our body’s enzymes and at least 300 major biochemical reactions rely on this vital mineral — from heartbeat to digestion, protein synthesis, bone formation, kidney, adrenal, nervous system and brain function, cellular energy production, activation […]

by Brenda Haas-Krieger —  A doctor can routinely test your blood, but not your lymph system, the extensive drainage network that manages the body’s waste. Dead blood cells, heavy metals, bacteria, yeast — much of the body’s pollution — is escorted out the door by the lymph system. The lymph is a system unto itself. […]