by Amy M. Yelk — The fountain of youth has yet to be found; however, most of us clearly want to look and feel youthful forever, or at least until we pass on. Aging gracefully starts when we teach our kids to use prevention throughout their lives. Educate your children about the importance of staying […]
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Reflexology works on the whole body
July 10, 2012
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by Fatina Hijab — Foot reflexology is one of the most natural and beneficial healthcare modalities in the world, especially used throughout China, Southeast Asia and India, where half the world’s population lives. Reflexology has been practiced in China for centuries. Today, it is regarded as a national health modality. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, […]
Walkable communities: A better way
July 10, 2012
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by Mike Cartsonis — We can live better lives if we make good choices. Half of our daily trips to and from home are less than three miles; and half of those less than one mile — short enough distances that many of us could walk, ride a bike or take an electric vehicle. Think […]
Raising kids who love to eat their veggies
April 12, 2012
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by Dr. Philip Wazny — “Ewww! I do not like vegetables!” Unfortunately, I hear this comment all too often from the many children in my practice. On the one hand, it is not terribly surprising, since infants start out eating very sweet-to-the-taste breast milk or formula and then are expected to simply switch over to […]
Exploring the spirituality of animals
March 5, 2012
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by Kris Lecakes Haley — Animal spirituality has been referred to as a new and emerging discipline blending the worlds of animal welfare and ethics with principles of spirituality. As science reveals more potent examples of animal sentiency, the next frontier asks if that sentiency signals the existence of a soul. However, to those who […]
Mercury in amalgam
February 29, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — So is it safe or isn’t it? It has been stated repeatedly that mercury is safe to use in the mouth and very little leaches into the body. A few years ago, chemistry students from the University of Kentucky embarked on an analysis to help answer this question. They took […]
Holistic health insurance policies?
February 26, 2012
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by Cynthia Drasler — Today, one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Major medical insurance plans typically cover the common trio of surgery, radiation and full-dose chemotherapy but do not cover alternative treatments, including naturopathic and homeopathic modalities. So does this mean that you have […]
July 12, 2012
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