by Dr. Shawna Eischens — The Phoenix area tends to rank high on the list of polluted cities, but is staying indoors the best medicine? Not necessarily. Then how can you breathe in the cleanest air possible? Building materials, furniture and electronic equipment are known to emit various volatile organic compound toxicants that have […]
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FDA advises less acetaminophen use
March 3, 2014
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by Mary Budinger — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking doctors to stop prescribing combination medications that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per pill because of long-standing concerns about liver damage. Acetaminophen is sold globally under trade names such as Tylenol® and Panadol® to relieve pain and fever and can […]
Best haircutting days in 2014
March 2, 2014
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by Julia Busch — For fuller, longer, stronger and more beautiful hair, cut it on the dates listed here, says hair expert Anthony Morrocco. This is when your hair’s energy is highest. Cutting on other days can actually abort hair growth or slow it down considerably. Morrocco’s unique holistic method integrates blunt cutting with […]
More smokers worldwide
March 1, 2014
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by Mary Budinger — More people smoke worldwide today than in 1980, mainly because of population growth and gains in popularity of cigarettes in countries such as China, India and Russia, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The comprehensive study coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first […]
Nutrient-dense foods for successful weight loss
February 28, 2014
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by Dorota Owczarski — When following a balanced diet, we are constantly faced with two dilemmas. The first concerns limiting the amount of food consumed in order to achieve consistency between our intake of calories and energy consumption. The second is a significant expansion of the range of food consumed to eliminate the existing […]
Gifts from Mother Nature
February 27, 2014
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Whole fruits and vegetables, especially those with anti-aging vitamin C, can fight free radicals, prevent wrinkles and give you firmer, younger-looking skin. Yogurt contains lactic acid, a compound found in some chemical peels that may reduce fine wrinkles and help clear blemishes and discoloration. Brown sugar grains help exfoliate […]
Natural relaxation in a dental experience
February 26, 2014
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — A recent development in hi-tech, natural relaxation therapy virtually guarantees deep relaxation during your dental treatment. By using a combination of sound (audio) therapy, cranial-electro stimulation with microcurrent, special nutriceuticals and visual field blinders, your nervous system can be calmed in minutes, as never before. You can be certain […]
10 steps to manifest the perfect life
February 25, 2014
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by John Koeberer — You can manifest the perfect life. By using consciousness accelerators such as love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness and service, you can obtain a higher level of human consciousness. This higher level of consciousness raises your personal vibrational rate and creates harmony between you and the infinite power of the universe. It […]
Electrosmog and sleep disturbances
February 24, 2014
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by Paul Harding — “Electrosmog — a silent epidemic,” an excellent article in the Dec/Jan 2014 issue of AZNetNews, explained in depth why electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are causing serious health issues. The article also pointed out that once the smart meter is removed and the original safer electromechanical analog meter is re-installed, health issues […]
Does your MRI really mean you need surgery?
February 23, 2014
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by Dr. Fred Arnold — Far too often, a patient will say a doctor has recommended surgery for a painful back or joint condition based on a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. This diagnostic test can visualize the internal structures of the body and be an invaluable tool to identify abnormalities in an area […]
Foods to help you sleep
February 22, 2014
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Today, we know that sleep is essential for good health, but many people are complaining of lack of sleep. Although research is limited when it comes to the foods that help or hinder sleep, evidence does suggest that certain foods consumed at bedtime can promote sleep, while others will […]
Which natural/integrative treatments are for you? Part I
February 21, 2014
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by Dr. Anna Nordin — A good physician will take a thorough medical history and physical examination, and perform both integrative and allopathic diagnostic tests to reach a diagnosis for his patients. Ideally, the doctor will discuss the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual contributing factors and the effects of the diagnosis. He should then […]
Using words as medicine
February 19, 2014
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by Jill Mattson — Today we are aware that words enable us to communicate, each having a symbolic meaning. But in ancient times, a secret was known about language — words contain vibratory energy within each sound packet. To unlearn ordinary methods of speaking with symbolic words, the Pythagorean school required initiates (students) to […]
March 4, 2014
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