Natural Healing News

by Dr. Christina Kovalik —  During the first year of life, the infant diet is the most powerful determinant of the growth and development of a child, and food allergies are the most common health problem. Many studies show that breastfeeding is the best source of food. The feeding of solid foods should be delayed […]

by Dr. Paul Stallone —  It is a misconception that the holistic/integrative approach to fighting cancer shuns traditional treatments that have proven to increase the survival time of cancer patients. Contrary to this belief, the integrative approach encourages a complementary regimen of both conventional and alternative treatments. Alternative treatment modalities have a good success rate, […]

by Dr. Kenneth F. Muhich —  So much has been printed recently about inflammation and how it affects all of us, from our skin to our hearts. Yet when doctors order the normal tests, including blood and urine, many tests come back normal. How can this be? The most recent research sheds light on this […]

The following is information regarding food portions and avoiding monosodium glutamate. Are U.S. food portions decadent? With soaring food prices sparking protests in many countries and more than 800 million people going hungry every day worldwide, U.S. food portions are under scrutiny. Portion sizes in the United States not only exceed those in less-developed countries […]

by Dr. Thomas Alexander —  The human digestive system is nothing short of miraculous. Its intricacy and efficiency go beyond anything ever designed by human scientists. This amazing system takes every kind of diverse food, chews and kneads it to a pulp, and subjects it to extremely acidic and alkaline conditions. And like a powerful […]

by Dr. Denice Grobe —  Medical research is finally catching up to what practitioners of naturopathic and botanical medicine have known for decades — that green tea has extraordinary healing benefits. Green tea benefits Inhibits the growth of cancer cells Lowers cholesterol Increases fat metabolism Reduces the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis Protects against cardiovascular disease […]

by Dr. David Roth —  There are still some problems that people just do not talk about. In the days before TV ads for Viagra, many men lived in silent shame over not being able to get and sustain an erection. And many of their partners painfully, if compassionately, conspired in keeping their secret. Many […]

by Dr. Denise Grobe —  According to the National Centers for Health Statistics, the number of Americans using antidepressants has more than tripled over the past decade. Five percent of men and 11 percent of women are taking antidepressants, according to Scientific American. During these troubled times, there are legitimate reasons to feel blue, but […]

by Anna Filipski —  According to a government report, Americans spent $33.9 billion, out-of-pocket, on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 2007. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, massage, yoga, chiropractic and acupuncture that are generally not considered to be part of conventional […]

by Ned Amendola —  Thirty million children and teens are busy gearing up for the fall athletic season. What they are not properly gearing up for, however, are sprained, strained or fractured ankles. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics reveal that 3.5 million children and teens get hurt annually playing organized and school sports. Foot […]

by Dr. Steven Siegel —  By now you have probably read or heard about the H1N1 swine flu virus. Ninety-nine percent of what you have heard is based on the standard medical approach about how vitally important it is to be vaccinated and “protected.” The question remains though: Are you really protected or are you […]

If you are not armed with some basic knowledge and awareness, deceptively packaged and presented food in your grocery store can be as dangerous as the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing. Here are some tips to help you steer clear of hidden toxins that masquerade as safe products. 1. Stay away from processed meats like […]

by Kathleen Gould —  According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 23 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells are resistant to insulin’s effects, causing a buildup of glucose in the blood, which can deprive the cells […]