Natural Healing News

Statin drugs versus omega-3 for heart health by Mary Budinger —  A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine sheds light on why the widely publicized fish oil study released late last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed no evidence of cardiovascular disease risk reduction associated with omega-3 intake. In […]

Understand food labels by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Food labels are managed in tandem by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which handles meats, animal products, grains and produce, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees grocery items and the labels related to nutrition characteristics, like calories, fat content and vitamins. These […]

How effective is your energy bar? by Sherry Fragosa —  In the pursuit of staying healthy and keeping the extra pounds off during our hectic lives, we have embraced the “bar.” Whether it is a protein, power or meal-replacement bar, we are utilizing its convenience and accepting it as a better alternative to the drive-thru. But […]

Detox in 10 steps by Dr. Alan Christianson —  Health-savvy people know that spring cleaning is about more than the garage. Every day we are all exposed to thousands of factors that disrupt our health. Since 1900, chemists have created more than 3 million new chemicals that our bodies may not be adapted to. Some […]

Prolotherapy versus prolozone by Dr. Fred Arnold —  Patients frequently have questions regarding two of the regenerative medicine treatments we provide — prolotherapy and prolozone. Since both therapies are used for most of the painful back and joint problems we treat, the treatment of choice is dependent upon the patient. Many similarities and differences exist […]

Severe food allergies — a social concern by Grant Knight —  About a year ago, some of my friends were hanging out together. Before going to the rec center to play basketball, they decided to eat at Panda Express. Now, one of my friends has a pretty serious peanut allergy. He ordered the honey walnut […]

Natural relief for allergies by Dr. Paul Stallone —  Allergies can be downright cruel. Just when the weather perks up and the birds are chirping, allergy sufferers are bombarded with a host of allergy symptoms, which can range from inconvenient to dangerous. It is one thing to stuff tissue into every pocket available, but an […]

Edible flowers add beauty to meals by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  We most often think of using flowers as the centerpiece on the dinner table. Today, edible flowers can be added as a garnish to make any dish the highlight of your meals. However, use flowers sparingly in your recipes, particularly if you are not […]

Your body is begging for fat by Mary Budinger —  A little secret that doctors do not often tell their patients is that the body’s preferred fuel is fat, not sugar. We have some 100 trillion or so cells in our bodies, and they want to run on fat — good fat. In other words, […]

Duped by dopamine by Dr. Shawna Eischens —  Do you feel like you are a slave to sugar or notice how your mood is affected by what you consume? Are you having difficulty losing weight even with a regular workout routine and only eating moderate portions? Are you struggling with an addiction? Read on to […]

Radiant glow — five foods for your skin by Dr. Adrienne Stewart —  Radiant skin starts from the inside out. The skin needs proper nutrition to repair damage caused by the sun and pollution to maintain its moisture and elasticity, and keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay. Some basics for radiant skin include eating […]

Which tea for weight loss? by Toffler Niemuth —  All teas, whether green, black, oolong or pu-erh, come from the same plant, namely Camellia sinensis. So why is there a discrepancy about which tea has the greatest impact on weight loss, and why do they work differently? It has to do with the environmental conditions […]

Fight Dementia by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are costly, debilitating and heartbreaking conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. The incidence of dementia is also expected to increase dramatically in the next 10 to 20 years. Therefore, anything that can be done to limit it is worth doing. Conventional […]