by Stan Kalson — It is late summer, and the living is easy. There is no need to turn on the stove and heat up your house when there is an abundance of healthy and cool summer soups from which to choose. Cold soups are nutritious, easy to prepare, and a wonderful outlet for garden […]
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Stress, exercise, aging and the metabolic syndrome
September 9, 2012
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by Dr. Thomas Alexander — If a patient with insulin resistance were to ask me, “Doc, give me just one thing I can do to improve my insulin resistance,” I would probably have to say, “Exercise.” Since the word exercise can have many negative connotations, let’s use the term physical activity instead. When we were […]
Using homeopathy to treat anxiety and OCD-type disorders
September 9, 2012
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by Ben Ta’ati — Short periods of anxiety may be experienced by almost everyone, but some individuals are more inclined to be troubled with this problem. Homeopathic remedies that treat acute conditions are available and can be readily purchased at most natural food stores. One of these remedies is Argentum nitricum, which is derived from […]
Health is where the heart is
September 9, 2012
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by Scott White — The statistics are grim, and the truth hurts. Perhaps you may not realize … America’s number one killer is cardiovascular disease. More than 900,000 Americans die each year from heart and blood vessel disorders. Two out of five U.S. deaths are caused by heart disease. More than 2,500 Americans die each […]
The Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act
September 8, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — Election campaigns include efforts to fix our healthcare system. In Arizona, orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Novack, is spearheading an initiative to safeguard consumer options in the state constitution. Novack sees momentum building to create a government-run healthcare system that will not be accountable to patients, but instead will cater to the […]
Health updates
September 8, 2012
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The following is new information regarding gut bacteria in babies and the link to obesity, plus new studies on green tea aiding digestion. Gut bacteria predicts obesity The types of bacteria in a baby’s gut may determine their risk of becoming overweight or obese later in life, according to Finnish researchers. After analyzing fecal samples […]
Five simple steps to a happy body
September 8, 2012
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by Anna Filipski — A happy body is one that is energetic and rested, rather than stressed and tense. These are definitely optimal states of being, and following are some tips on creating a happy body condition. It all begins with the nervous system. The autonomic nervous system can be split into two parts, sympathetic […]
Nourishing health by harmonizing yin and yang
September 8, 2012
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by Don Matesz — Have you noticed that we can divide every aspect of experience into simple opposites: hot/cold, inside/outside, male/female, dry/wet, rough/smooth, peak/valley and so on? These represent the complementary, ever-present forces of yin and yang. Oriental medicine identifies yin-yang imbalances, and uses modalities like nutrition, herbal medicine and acupuncture to harmonize these forces. […]
Beating summer fatigue
September 8, 2012
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by Dr. Jane Hendricks — It’s summer, and you may be feeling sluggish. A lack of fresh air and direct sunlight could be two important reasons why. The blinds stay closed, the AC is on and so are your sunglasses when you are outside. Habits tend to change in this extreme weather. For instance, if […]
QXCI and energy medicine
September 8, 2012
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by Brenda Haas-Krieger — The body is an electrical system, and our hearts and brains are regulated by internal bioelectrical signals. Homeopathy long ago acknowledged the body’s electrical properties. In fact, homeopathic remedies use diluted substances that work by way of their energetic imprint. Like homeopathy, the modern-day QXCI (Quantum Xeroid Consciousness Interface) machine treats […]
Acupuncture meets dentistry
September 7, 2012
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by Dr. T. Aristotle Economou — Our bodies contain a system of bio-energetic pathways called meridians, which act as conductors and are mapped throughout the entire body. A variety of applications and techniques are used to stimulate these pathways, such as lasers or needles (acupuncture). Historians agree that the science of acupuncture (meridian therapy) is […]
FDA admits mercury fillings may be unsafe
September 7, 2012
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In a dramatic reversal, the FDA has modified its long-standing assertion that mercury in dental fillings is completely harmless. This comes in the wake of a class-action lawsuit settlement in June 2008. Amalgam fillings have a silver color and are about 50 percent mercury. They release toxic mercury vapors into the mouth which are absorbed […]
Twin epidemics of Lyme and autism
September 7, 2012
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by Tami Duncan — Lyme is the fastest growing infectious disease in the U.S. It is also one of the most politically fraught, with autism a close second. “The patients and parents with autistic kids are ahead of the government’s advisory agencies on this,” said Dr. Rick Melde, a Wickenburg, Ariz., family physician. “The number […]



September 10, 2012
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