by Eulalia Papineau — Every day we are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals and toxins that can be absorbed into the body via breathing, eating, drinking and more. In addition, lifestyle choices sometimes include smoking, alcohol, junk food and artificial sweeteners, just to name a few — all increasing the toxic load on […]
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Vaccination Situation
July 26, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Vaccination began 140 years ago as a life-saving medical tool. Today it is perhaps the leading cause of death and disability among our children. This two-part article covers many aspects of the vaccine debate. Part one addresses vaccine history and effectiveness, as well as the side-effects of vaccines. Part […]
Some heartfelt thoughts on menopause
July 25, 2012
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Dr. Shelley Crombach — There are many different psychological symptoms related to menopause. It is important for women to recognize them and remain educated about how we can improve our mental health during this time. Menopause often is viewed as a negative or “disease-like” process, rather than the natural life progression that it is. By […]
Health updates
July 24, 2012
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The following is information regarding the adverse reactions of sugar in soda drinks and using ginger for treating and preventing ovarian cancer. What happens within the first hour of drinking a cola: 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system, which is 100 percent of your recommended daily intake. You would normally vomit from […]
We can change our subconscious minds
July 22, 2012
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by Heather Addington — The subconscious mind is amazing. It is the epicenter for all our thoughts — positive and negative. It is where we store all our memories, even the ones we cannot recall at will. Everything is nicely organized, so that when we need something, it becomes available quickly. Some would compare our […]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps so many
July 22, 2012
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by Dr. Justin Wight — Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which uses oxygen saturation within a hyperbaric chamber, was originally designed to help safely eliminate oxygen bubbles from the blood of divers who had surfaced too quickly. Now these submarine-like chambers can be found nationwide in hospitals and clinics because of their numerous additional medical applications. […]
Why practice tai chi chuan?
July 21, 2012
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by Ben Serpas — Is your life more stressful today than it was yesterday? Unfortunately, your likely answer is, “It is.” This is a worldwide phenomenon, not only affecting our society, but also touching millions of human beings all over the world who experience the same stress we do. This is but one reason for […]
Steps to Healing: Why can’t I get well?
July 21, 2012
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by Dr. Steven Siegel — Today, we see many patients complaining of a wide and diverse set of debilitating symptoms that greatly reduce their quality of life. An example is Lyme disease, where the infection is gone but the biotoxins remain to continue perpetuating the illness. The answer appears to be in an emerging new […]
The digital world in dentistry
July 21, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyers — In a prior article, I wrote about the value of dental x-rays (radiographs). They are indispensable to any dentist, whether holistic or not. There are understandable concerns over dose exposure and their effects on our bodies, but certain homeopathic remedies can be used to help mitigate any deleterious effects of […]
Sunshine: it’s “D-lightful”
July 20, 2012
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by Rev. Lena Sheehan — Oh, how lucky are those who live in sunny climates, where every day they can be outdoors, breathing fresh air and feeling good. Not only does it feel good, but just minutes of sunlight exposure per day give our bodies the opportunity to make the daily requirement of that valuable […]
Forget the fat-burning zone
July 20, 2012
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by Matt Schoeneberger — The fat-burning zone was originally conceived more than 15 years ago, based on research stating that an exerciser will burn a higher percentage of energy from fat if they keep their working heart rate (HR) between 60 and 65 percent of their maximum HR. This has since been debunked as irrational […]
Redroot: A rescue for lazy lymphatics
July 20, 2012
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by Kathleen Gould — Editor’s Note: This article is for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to substitute for professional medical care or advice. When the immune system responds to an illness, white blood cells that kill the invading bacteria are moved to the lymph system for disposal from the […]
Is microwaving safe?
July 20, 2012
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by Ben Ta’ati — The topic of cooking or heating food in the microwave oven comes up quite often with patients who are trying to lead natural, healthy lives. In Western living, we often feel we have very little time to purchase and prepare meals from scratch. Our fast-paced society has resulted in a variety […]



July 26, 2012
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