Natural Healing News

by Dr. Theo Christodoulakis —  Opportunistic infections are those infections that find the opportunity to invade the host, such as the bodies of individuals who have compromised or run-down immune systems. Boosting the immune system is a multi-faceted approach that should include reducing the stress of an individual, increasing proper nutrition and supplementation, getting adequate […]

by Dr. Robin Terranella —  Probiotics are bacteria consumed for health benefits. “Biotic” means life and “pro” means promoting or for; therefore, these bacteria “promote life” or are “for life.” It may seem strange to consume bacteria in the hope of promoting health, but that is exactly what is done with probiotics. Most people use […]

by Dr. Mark Starr —  The thyroid gland was once nicknamed the third ovary. The various hormone-producing tissues do not work properly when the body is low on thyroid because the thyroid is the master gland. This piece of forgotten information can save many women a lot of trouble. Too little thyroid and tadpoles cannot […]

by Don Matesz —  Has life given you a chronic pain in the neck? If so, consider acupuncture for relief. Can you really get relief from neck pain by getting stuck with needles? According to a study published in the prestigious Cochrane Reviews (July 19, 2006), you may indeed be able to. The authors looked […]

by Dr. Tara Peyman —  Diabetes is on the rise in the United States. In June 2008, the total number of Americans living with diabetes increased to nearly 24 million. This is a jump of more than 3 million people in two years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to […]

by Jennifer Miranda —  This ultra-moist, super rich chocolate Bundt cake is infused with the flavors and antioxidant powers of raspberry rooibos (red bush) tea and raspberries. The recipe is vegan and calls for no eggs or dairy. Use organic ingredients, if available. Chocolate Raspberry Rooibos Bundt Cake Cake ingredients: 3-1/3 cup unbleached flour 2 […]

by David Mitchell —  People ages 50 to 64 are taking a hard hit in these times of shrinking employer-sponsored health coverage. In fact, they have become the fastest growing group of uninsured. The rate at which they are losing coverage is alarming: 36 percent between 2000 and 2009. As more people in this age […]

by Joy Abrams —  Sleep is vital to your health and well-being. It is a time of renewal for you and your energy levels. If you continue to short yourself on adequate sleep with the thought that you will make it up another time, you are fooling yourself. There are some reasons from a feng […]

by Dr. Suneil Jain —  You may know your blood type — but do you know whether or not you are a secretor or a non-secretor? Most people have no idea that this blood typing subsystem even exists, but in truth, knowing which category you fall into can help you make the most of your […]

by Dr. Nicholas Warner —  From a health perspective, you can’t talk about tea without also talking about polyphenols, the compounds found in tea leaves and other plants. The less processing the tea undergoes, the higher its polyphenol content, which is why research suggests green tea has so many potential health benefits. Polyphenols are powerful […]

Many experts predict that millions of people will be put on statin drugs, as a result of the 1.9-year JUPITER study, a clinical trial evaluating the drug, Crestor®. The study seemed to show that Crestor lowers the risk of heart attack and strokes in those with high levels of inflammation. But the benefits were actually […]

by Christina M. Bunning —  In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow was photographed at a movie premiere with cupping marks on her back. Intrigued, the public became curious, while the reaction of allopathic practitioners was mixed. Massage Cupping™ bodywork therapy is not a New Age practice. It is a modified adaptation of cupping therapy, used in ancient […]

by Julia Busch —  Calories count, but your pH (acid-alkaline) balance is critical (The pH Miracle, by Robert O. Young and Shelley Redford Young). Six in 10 Americans are overacidic and overweight. Fat production is literally the body’s attempt to protect vital organs from absorbing excess systemic acid. The pH (parts/percentage hydrogen) scale runs from […]