by Purvi Desai — Have you ever asked a woman the secret of her radiant skin? I have asked that question many times over and received similar answers from women who say they have a positive attitude, eat only natural and fresh food, hydrate well and, most importantly, follow a daily beauty and skin care […]
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Allergy control
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Mark Force — Most people associate allergies with hay fever. These are the immediate type (IgE-mediated) allergic reactions, which can be chronic and debilitating or immediate and life-threatening (anaphylactic). The delayed (IgG-mediated) reactions, however, are more insidious. Typical delayed allergic reactions are feeling foggy-headed, waking up tired in the morning and experiencing general […]
Holistic health insurance policies?
February 26, 2012
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by Cynthia Drasler — Today, one in three women and one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Major medical insurance plans typically cover the common trio of surgery, radiation and full-dose chemotherapy but do not cover alternative treatments, including naturopathic and homeopathic modalities. So does this mean that you have […]
How to eliminate empty calories
February 26, 2012
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by Jacque Miller — Did you know that high-calorie foods generally mean empty calories, while low-calorie foods tend to be the ones higher in nutrients? With so many choices at the grocery stores and in restaurants, it can be confusing to know which foods to choose. Here are some tips to help you avoid empty […]
The bipolar diet
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Tara Peyman — For people with bipolar disorder, one of the most important factors in stabilizing mood and energy is balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Many patients with mild-to-moderate depression or bipolar disorder can significantly reduce symptoms with diet and exercise alone. Following these few simple steps can encourage better control of […]
Cancer is an environmental disease
February 26, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — Americans are facing “grievous harm” from chemicals in the air, food and water that have largely gone unregulated and ignored, according to an expert panel that advises the President on cancer. The panel released a watershed report in May calling for the government, industry, academia and medicine to “intervene in, ameliorate […]
Hypoglycemia, fibromyalgia connected
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Kenneth F. Muhich — Hypoglycemia syndrome is a condition of low glucose (blood sugar) levels. Glucose is a source of both physical (muscle) and mental (brain) energy. The brain, representing only 2 percent of the body’s weight, has no energy stores of its own, yet it requires about 60 percent of the body’s […]
Healthy habits for lifelong weight loss
February 26, 2012
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by Christina Jordan — If losing weight and keeping it off is simply a matter of cutting back on what you eat and increasing your amount of exercise, then why do millions of Americans chronically battle the extra pounds? Many ultimately regain the weight they worked so hard to lose because weight loss is a […]
Antibiotics: No longer the wonder drug
February 26, 2012
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by Joe Glenn — Once a powerful tool to combat life-threatening infections, antibiotics are now failing us at record rates as the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria seems to grow daily. Superbugs like MRSA and C. difficile are the leading cause of illnesses like diarrhea in hospitals, daycare centers and nursing homes. What is worse, these […]
Super Supplements
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Modern nutritional research now suggests that almost everyone needs more omega-3 fatty acids, iodine and vitamin D3. Unfortunately, sufficient amounts of these nutrients can no longer be obtained through food alone, although by eating carefully, diet can provide some of them. With this in mind, let us examine the best […]
New hope for Parkinson’s
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Hayle T. Aldren — Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in high-profile celebrities, like Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali, has raised awareness that this debilitating, neuro-degenerative disease is second only to Alzheimer’s in occurrence and can affect relatively young people. But most are still unaware that new research shows how natural treatments can favorably influence […]
Use herbs wisely
February 26, 2012
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by Leslie Anne Rubel — Many clinical herbalists will tell you that from time to time their friends and associates approach them with questions about herbs and supplements, hoping for an on-the-spot response. The astute herbalist will always answer: “This requires more information from you than we can discuss right now. Please make an appointment, […]
The breath of life
February 26, 2012
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by Kathy Watson — The simple act of breathing is a universal experience. It is the key to every part of our being and doing — from effective physical exercise to taking time to truly relax from stressful schedules. And yet for humans, particularly in the modern world, breathing can be one of the most […]



February 26, 2012
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