Natural Healing News

by Dr. Nicholas Meyer —  Periodontal disease and surgery are two terms that traditionally strike fear and horror in the hearts of those who hear them — but, they no longer have to. Periodontal disease is a deterioration of the supporting structures of the teeth, commonly called the gums. In reality, though, the disease is […]

by Nancy Beauchamp —  Cellular memory was first studied and documented in anecdotal reports of organ recipients. Studies have shown that recipients have experienced behaviors, personality traits, food cravings or interests they had not experienced in their lives before the transplants. Every disturbance of the body, either real or imagined, evokes a stress response. The […]

by Carol Keppler  —  Many people today are desperately trying to regain their youth through extreme means — liposuction, Botox treatments, cosmetic surgery and stomach stapling, to name a few. Unfortunately, surgeries and procedures that damage the “repair loop” traumatize the body, instantly putting a ceiling on the healing process. Hollywood stars who maintain a […]

by Dr. Julie Gorman —  Pain is your body’s alarm system telling you something is wrong. While medications often can provide temporary relief, they do not address the underlying causes of the pain. In addition, they often have unwanted side effects, such as liver damage and stomach ulcers. Dealing with pain can be difficult, but […]

by Vicki Bowmann, Ph.D. —  For those of us who enjoyed the movie “What the Bleep,” knowing, feeling and accepting energy’s value in our lives is a common trait we share. Others, however, may need to validate things with all five senses before believing them to be possible. Our bodies have two interesting energy systems: […]

New research shows that eyesight markedly improves when people are experimentally induced to believe that they can see very well. Their new beliefs actually increased visual clarity rather than simply increasing alertness. According to research by Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer and colleagues, it really is possible to improve your vision simply by changing your […]

by Paula Owens —  The holiday season is upon us. Our schedules are filled with shopping, holiday parties, relatives, food and spirits, and obligations. Socializing during the holidays can be stressful and challenging for some people, especially if friends and family are not as health conscious as you. The abundance of treats and homemade goodies […]

by Nick Polizzi —  What we did could be seen as extremely risky and careless, perhaps even criminal. At least that is what I was told for about four months before I transported eight very sick patients down to a remote region of the Amazon rainforest, thousands of miles away from the creature comforts of […]

by Steve Kricun —  Dr. Ichi Lee believes he has unlocked the key to improving your health in the simplest way. And it all starts by wagging your tail. Lee, a Korean physician, subscribes to the philosophy that we should heal ourselves. “The best and most knowledgeable healer lives inside of you,” Lee said. More […]

by Linda Leibl —  Women in their 20s may have started having children, which often means dealing with stretch marks on the stomach. Stretch marks occur as a result of the tearing of collagen and elastic fibers during the rapid weight gain of pregnancy. It’s a good thing that during this particular time in our […]

by Nicholas Meyer —  Periodontal disease is a slow but progressive, chronic inflammatory disease. This complex disease process takes place in the presence of bacterial byproducts and a weakened host resistance. Chronic inflammation is the big buzz in medicine now, and is considered by researchers to be the fundamental problem behind many Western diseases. The […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — In the 1930s, Harvard psychologist William H. Sheldon described three basic body types with terms that are still used today. These are: Ectomorphic — A quick metabolism and a slender body with little fat are hallmarks of an ectomorph. This body type has a lean frame, often with narrow hips, […]

by Fatina Hijab —  Reflexology works in harmony with our natural healing mechanism and its tendency to maintain homeostasis throughout the human body. Homeostasis is an inherently individualized balanced state of physical and emotional wellness. According to Chinese Traditional Medicine, disease occurs when the body is imbalanced. Since the body is programmed to detect the […]