Natural Healing News

by Victoria Bowmann —  Wouldn’t things be easier if we had one simple answer to the uncomfortable questions related to our most basic bodily function? For any question we pondered? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. When a person struggles with bowel problems, frequently they hear such advice as, “You need to add more […]

by Michelina Harding —  While most of us understand the risks and dangers associated with smoking, we don’t all understand the reason most people continue to smoke. Most smokers know that by stopping they will save several thousand dollars a year and are aware that they could add years to their life. Most also realize […]

by Dr. J. Michael Pece —  Clostridium difficile, also known as C. difficile or “C diff,” is a spore-forming bacteria that can be part of the normal intestinal flora in as many as 50 percent of children under the age of 2 and less frequently in children older than 2 years of age. The major […]

by Dr. Nick Meyer —  Periodontal disease is a chronic progressive disease that impacts our health at many levels. The most visible effects are cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and pre-term, low-birth-weight babies. A very sensitive test that is extremely accurate and moderately priced can detect this silent killer. It is called TOPAS, or toxic oral […]

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 […]

by Dudley Evenson —  All cultures on every part of the planet, from ancient times to this day, have used music in some way to lift the spirit and to enhance the healing process. Music, because of its nature, is a link between the external and internal worlds, a bridge to the spirit and a doorway […]

by Dr. QiLing Lu —  Acupuncture is a treatment originating in Traditional Chinese Medicine, an ancient healing system that helps people stay well, and also treats symptoms when they are ill. An acupuncturist first does an overall exam to determine which parts of the body and its energy systems are affected. That exam is different from […]

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, […]

by Dr. Judith Orloff —  There is more to overeating and obesity than meets the eye. One big reason that many diets fail is that traditional weight-loss programs do not factor in the way we process subtle energy, or what Chinese medicine refers to as life force or chi. Subtle energy penetrates and surrounds the […]

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 […]

by Sarah McLean —  About 10 million Americans say they practice meditation daily. Like taking time daily to brush their teeth, those who meditate usually practice 10 to 30 minutes of silence each day, which gives them a break from the constant bombardment of information everyone faces. Whether practiced on its own, or following yoga […]

by Scott White —  Like any machine, the body needs to get ready for use. Before you race a car, you rev the engine and warm it up enough so that it performs at its best. Similarly, our bodies need warming up before any major physical exertion, be it work around the house/office, athletic events […]

by Dr. Eli Ber —  One of the primary reasons I pursued a career as a naturopathic physician was out of a desire to find a solution for my own health problems. I was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of Crohn’s Disease at age 16. This caused me to begin actively investigating all treatments […]