by Becky Coffield — Increasingly, cancer sufferers are resorting to alternative therapies for treatment. The “cut, burn, poison” system espoused by many medical practitioners is not the first choice protocol for a growing number of people. Skin cancer, one of the most common and easily treated cancers (except for melanoma) has a budding list of […]
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Longevity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and you
August 7, 2012
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by Dr. Thomas Alexander — One of the buzzwords in holistic medicine today is anti-aging, which I prefer to call aging gracefully without loss of body function. Often ignored is a syndrome called metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, which is one of the most common causes of aging today. The characteristics listed below define this […]
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 […]
Rosemary chicken protects your brain from free radicals
July 15, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Rosemary is a shrubby evergreen bush that, according to folklore, takes its name from the Virgin Mary, who draped her cloak over a bush, placing a white flower on top of it. By the following morning, the flower had turned blue and, thereafter, the plant was known as the “Rose […]
Health updates
July 12, 2012
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The following is new information regarding Himalayan salt crystal lamps and the benefits of sunlight on cancer. Himalayan salt crystal lamps Three hundred million years ago, a vast primordial ocean covered the area that would become the Himalayan mountain range. The salt of that unpolluted ocean was preserved as large crystal formations, which now yield […]
Create a more balanced life with food
July 12, 2012
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by Jean Ekobo — Yes, you can regain your health by changing your diet. Proper nutrition is the key to reducing stress, finding your balance, regaining your energy and stamina, and losing the unwanted fluff. French chefs are taught all the tricks of the trade to please their patrons’ taste buds by using butter, cream, […]
Got allergies? Look to herbs for relief
April 12, 2012
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by Kathleen Gould — We do not need to be told that allergies are at an all-time high. Sneezing, coughing, headaches, congestion, skin eruptions and emotional swings are just a few of the many symptoms that can manifest in our overburdened bodies. Allergens are the substances that cause allergies. Some of the more common allergens […]
Affordable herbs – dry them yourself
April 12, 2012
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Herbs are a great way to flavor almost any food, but buying them at the store can be expensive. A more cost-effective option is to grow your own. If you have good soil located in a sunny spot or some planters, you can grow your own herbs at home. Choose and plant the herbs that […]
Autumn altars
February 28, 2012
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by Josephine M. Joseph — Fall is the time we open our hearts and give thanks for the bounty of the summer harvest. Honoring the earth and the flow of life helps give voice to the next cycle of creativity and growth. Autumn brings us to the threshold of a time that represents introspection and […]
Healing diabetes naturally
February 28, 2012
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by Kathleen Gould — According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 23 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells are resistant to insulin’s effects, causing a buildup of glucose in the blood, which can deprive the cells […]
If your skin had a voice
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — You watch your diet. You exercise. You try to lead a healthy life. But do you protect your skin? Many people tend to ignore the largest organ they possess. The function of the human skin is amazing — it is our first protection against viruses, bacteria, pathogens, chemicals and liquids. […]
AZNetNews health updates: Curcumin and sleep
February 24, 2012
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The following is new information regarding the pigment curcumin in turmeric and its effects on cancer and stroke damage, and why we should sleep in a dark, quiet room. The spice that helps prevent cancer and repair stroke damage Curcumin — the pigment that gives the curry spice turmeric its yellow-orange color — is a […]
August 14, 2012
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