by Dr. Tara Peyman — If you have heard about the hCG diet, or know of people using hCG injections for weight loss, be sure to check all the facts about this treatment before paying for a program. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone released by the embryo and placenta in pregnant women. During […]
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Mercury is a well-known neurotoxin
August 16, 2012
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Thimerosal, a widely used vaccine preservative, is 49 percent mercury, by volume. It is present in many vaccines used in the U.S., including most seasonal flu vaccines. But a few million doses of thimerosal-free influenza vaccine are manufactured for infants and pregnant women. If you are pregnant or have an infant and insist on getting […]
Cashews and nuts — what to buy and what not to buy
August 16, 2012
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by Karen Langston — You have patted yourself on the back for choosing cashews over a chocolate bar. And you earned that pat. Sort of. You can only celebrate your choice if you did one important thing — did you read the ingredient list posted on the back of the package? If you did not, […]
Es-“scent”-ials for pregnancy
August 13, 2012
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by Marci Cagen — Aromatherapy is a safe, nurturing way to promote happiness and a sense of well-being, while also easing some of the discomforts of pregnancy. Although some precautions must be taken when choosing which scents to use, a number of essential oils are safe during pregnancy. Aromatherapy is a great way to bring […]
Overcoming PCOS for fertility
August 11, 2012
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by MaryAnn Shostek — Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder in which patients experience few and, in extreme cases, no menstrual periods. This is due to the fact that the menstrual cycle is out of order and the patient is not ovulating. This often is accompanied by hormone irregularities, including increased androgen (testosterone) […]
What can fish oil do for you?
August 7, 2012
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by Dr. Denise Quance Grobe — There are two main groups of essential fatty acids: omega-3 and omega-6. Proper cell function depends on a balanced intake of these fats. Even though our bodies cannot produce these fats, they are considered “essential,” as they are required for maintaining health. The most beneficial essential fatty acid is […]
Subluxation from the birthing process
July 31, 2012
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by Dr. Anthony Montoya — The birthing process can be very traumatic for an infant, as the doctor pulls and twists the baby’s head and neck during delivery. As a result, the baby can experience a subluxation in the atlas, the first spinal bone in the neck. A subluxation is the misalignment of a spinal […]
Treating infertility with Chinese medicine and acupuncture
July 12, 2012
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by Dr. Jing Liu — Kim, a 39-year-old woman who is also a medical doctor working at the Mayo Clinic, came to my office two years ago and told me she had been trying to get pregnant for three years. She and her husband were both very healthy, and all her blood tests were normal. […]
Sounds fishy to me
March 5, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Meyer — A recent internal draft of a report by the FDA seems to be making a case to reverse a years-old position regarding the amount of fish that children and pregnant women should consume. The FDA, along with the EPA, issued a joint warning regarding the consumption of certain species of […]
Acupuncture addresses many health problems
March 5, 2012
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by Kim Blankenship — Many people may be unaware of the broad range of health concerns that can be addressed with acupuncture. Almost everyone has heard how effective it can be for pain relief, but acupuncture also can be utilized to treat problems such as digestive disturbances, respiratory complaints, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, insomnia, headache, […]
An inexpensive fix for infertility
February 28, 2012
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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 […]
Acupuncture treats pregnancy-induced nausea
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Christina Kovalik — Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat various conditions and ailments. It is safe to use throughout pregnancy or during any trimester to treat nausea, headaches, fatigue, constipation, low back pain, carpal tunnel, acid reflux, insomnia, anxiety and stress. In the last month of pregnancy, acupuncture is […]
Health updates: Weight gain and infertility
February 24, 2012
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The following is new information regarding fructose and weight gain, and researchers find that infertility rises as levels of Bisphenol A (BPA) rise in women. You could easily gain 15 pounds this year One of the principal arguments food corporations have used to defend high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is that it is chemically similar to […]
August 18, 2012
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