The following is new information regarding hair analysis and diet problems, and evidence linking toxic food containers to breast cancer risks in the womb. Your hair reflects your diet Researchers at Brigham Young University have discovered that eating disorders can be detected by analyzing hair samples. Scientists were able to pinpoint the problem in 80 […]
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Common sense for the common cold
October 11, 2012
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by Curt Burbach — It is perfectly normal for a person to experience a head cold once in a while. It is the body’s way of emptying out the trash, so to speak. It is actually a good sign because your body will not go into the cold mode unless it knows that it has […]
Successful weight control
October 10, 2012
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by Dasha Trebichavska — Permanent weight loss requires an earnest commitment to healthier living, as well as thorough investigation of the underlying cause(s) of one’s excess weight. Excess weight can result from a variety of causes, including a diet high in carbohydrates, lack of exercise, thyroid imbalance, insulin and adrenal problems, water retention, emotional imbalance […]
Are you taking the right vitamins?
October 7, 2012
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by Dr. Bill Gallagher — Most of us take some vitamins and supplements to correct imbalances, reverse diseases or simply maintain better health. The rate of success with these will, of course, vary from person to person; but more so, success depends upon having taken the right supplements in the first place. Have you ever […]
Spring clean with dandelion root
October 3, 2012
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by Curt Burbach — The time for spring cleaning is here again, and with it, we must realize that our bodies need cleaning too. Just like your house, your yard, your pantry and every other organic organism in this world, your body will benefit tremendously if you take a little time and effort to cleanse […]
Improve your health with probiotic protection
October 2, 2012
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by Marianne Crafts-Brandner — Reports of declining health in this country are alarming. Recent studies indicate that as many as one in four women in the United States between the ages of 14 and 59 is infected with the human papillomavirus which can cause cervical cancer. Rates of auto-immune conditions, such as allergies, eczema, fibromyalgia and […]
Health updates
September 30, 2012
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The following is new information regarding the protection of wild medicinal plants and the Amla berry (Emblica officinalis). Wild medicinal plants to be protected under new global standard A much needed global standard for wild medicinal plant harvesting was launched in Nuremberg at Biofach, the World Organic Trade Fair, in mid-February 200. About 15,000 species […]
Reduce stress and strengthen your immune system
September 29, 2012
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by Sarah McLean — A healthy immune system regulates our body’s healing process and protects it against infections and diseases. When stress compromises our immune function, it can result in colds, flu, fatigue, cardiovascular disorders and premature aging — or big trips to the hospital. Stress increases heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels, adrenaline, cortisol, […]
Health updates
September 27, 2012
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The following is new information regarding FDA labeling requirements for irradiated foods and raw almonds. FDA seeks to remove labeling requirements for irradiated foods The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new regulations that will allow the sale of irradiated foods without labeling them, as previously required by law. Consumers are justifiably wary of […]
Can sleep improve macular degeneration?
September 24, 2012
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by Dr. Edward Kondrot — Recent studies have indicated that an important factor in maintaining healthy eyesight is the melanin contained in the retinal pigment epithelium of the retina. Researchers have observed that the earliest changes in macular degeneration occur in this layer of the eye. As we age, changes in the pigment layer of […]
Building a healthy immune system
September 19, 2012
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by Stan Kalson — The first step to having a healthy immune system is a well-balanced diet filled with fresh organic fruits, vegetables, grains, seaweeds, raw nuts, seeds and fresh, pure water. A vegetarian diet does not automatically equate with a healthier body. A diet with small amounts of meat protein, coupled with a greater […]
Magnesium chloride: The best kept secret in modern medicine
September 17, 2012
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by Mark A. Sircus — Besides magnesium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and iodine can be used to treat cancer. Deep within the heart of Western medicine are wisdom and power that often seem deliberately stymied by medical authorities and the pharmaceutical companies that stand behind them. Magnesium chloride in emergency rooms Inside emergency rooms and intensive […]
Reasonable treatment for an enlarged prostate
September 16, 2012
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by Dr. Martha Grout — The prostate gland completely surrounds the urethra, making it the single most troublesome gland of the male reproductive system. When the prostate becomes enlarged, as it tends to do starting around age 30, it presses on the urethra, causing obstruction of urine flow, diminished urinary stream and sometimes complete urinary […]
October 11, 2012
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