Alternative Health looks at alternative ways of treating illness apart from the medical system.
Cut Poison Burn: A Film that Illuminates the Grim Truth about America’s so-called War on Cancer
Cut Poison Burn is a searing film that illuminates the grim truth about America’s so-called War on Cancer. This thought-provoking documentary takes on the forces that have conspired to thwart meaningful advances in cancer research and treatment over the past century. These forces include the federal government (in its effort to label and persecute […]
FDA Accuses Supplement Manufacturers of Selling Drugs
by Alliance for Natural Health
Misleading claims vs. legitimate science—getting to the truth can be a minefield! Which is why the Free Speech about Science Act is so important.
The US Food and Drug Administration recently sent warning letters to manufacturers of a number of products—MedaVir, Herpaflor, Viruxo Anti-Viral Support, C-Cure, and Never an Outbreak—for making […]
NEW Research Explains 61% of Multiple Sclerosis Cases Due to Low Sunlight and Glandular Fever
by Dr. Mercola
New research shows that low levels of sunlight, coupled with glandular fever, could increase your risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). This could be one reason that MS tends to be more common away from the equator.
The study suggested that low levels of sunlight could affect how your […]
Mammograms Dangerous and Inaccurate for Breast Cancer Detection
by Dr. Mercola
The use of mammograms has dropped following recommendations by a medical task force that women in their 40s may not need to get breast cancer screenings every year. Studies suggest that fewer physicians are recommending annual mammograms for women in their 40s, and that fewer patients in that age group are getting […]
Cell phones & wireless internet pose risk to human health & should be banned from schools, rule European leaders
by Richard Gray
The Telegraph
A Council of Europe committee examined evidence that the technologies have “potentially harmful” effects on humans, and concluded that immediate action was required to protect children.
In a report, the committee said it was crucial to avoid repeating the mistakes made when public health officials were […]
The World’s Strongest Antioxidant for Your Brain and Eyes
by Dr. Mercola
Do you have any idea what causes wild Pacific salmon to have its color? It is one of the hottest new nutrient discoveries from a marine algae called astaxanthin, which is a far more powerful cousin of beta-carotene.
If farm raised salmon don’t eat this or are not given artificial […]
Hundreds of herbal remedies now outlawed across Europe
by: M.K. Tyler
(NaturalNews) Live in Europe? Get your herbs while they last. New rules put forth by the European Union (EU) will ban the sale of certain herbal remedies that have been used for centuries.
Traditional herbs such a St. John’s Wort or Echinacea must now meet strict licensing guidelines in […]
‘Bad’ Cholesterol Not as Bad as People Think, Study Shows
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ScienceDaily (May 8, 2011) — The so-called “bad cholesterol” — low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL — may not be so bad after all, shows a Texas A&M University study that casts new light on the cholesterol debate, particularly among adults who exercise.
Steve Riechman, a researcher in the Department of Health […]
Cardiologist Refutes Relationship Between Cholesterol Levels And Heart Attack
by PRWEB
People taking statins may be surprised to learn that, according to a California cardiologist, cholesterol levels have nothing to do with whether a person develops heart disease or has a heart attack.
“Everybody has atherosclerosis to one degree or another,” states Dr. Ernest N. Curtis. “It is simply a biological […]
Is Refined Sugar the Main Cause of All Modern Diseases?
Health Impact News Editor Comments: This is a very good article with supporting evidence and video showing the danger of sugar in our diet. One needs to always be cautious, however, with labeling a entire food group as a “toxin” or as “poisonous.” Sugar is a component of almost all whole foods, and cannot […]
Scented Consumer Products Emit Unlisted Hazardous Chemicals
by Dr. Mercola
Widely used fragranced products, including those that claim to be “green”, can give off chemicals not listed on the label. Some of these chemicals have been classified as toxic.
Twenty-five commonly used scented products were found to emit an average of 17 chemicals each. A total of 133 different chemicals were detected — nearly […]
Beat ADHD naturally
by Dr. David Jockers
(NaturalNews) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently surveyed 73,000 children and found one in 10 has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is a 22% increase since 2003. Research has shown that toxic and deficient lifestyle patterns are the chief contributing factor for this disorder. Natural lifestyle solutions […]
14 Natural Items for Your Alternative First Aid Kit
Health Impact News Comments: Kathleen Broadhurst has come up with a pretty good list here. Click through to her article to get the full details. One caution: she recommends “Emer-gen-C” which usually has as its first “other” ingredient “fructose.” You might want to get a powdered Vitamin C from non-GMO sources instead. Most ascorbic […]
Alzheimer’s is Type 3 diabetes
by Fernanda Barros, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent
Ivanhoe
(Ivanhoe Newswire) — Could Alzheimer’s be a form of diabetes? Brain levels of insulin and its related cellular receptors fall during the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and as insulin levels continue to drop, the disease becomes more severe. Now, doctors are looking at memory problems like Alzheimer’s disease as […]
Vitamin D Lowers Blood Pressure
by Dr. Mercola
Research has recently found that vitamin D has a protective effect against arterial stiffness and impaired blood vessel relaxation.
Study participants with reduced levels of vitamin D had increased arterial stiffness and vascular function impairment. However, among those whose vitamin D levels were normalized over a six month period, vascular health improved and […]
Why U.S. health authorities are keeping you vitamin D deficient and who stands to gain
by John Cannell MD
(NaturalNews) Dr. Anne Looker and colleagues at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently made vitamin D legend, Professor Hector DeLuca of University of Wisconsin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hector…), and certain folks at big pharma very happy with her widely-reported analysis of the vitamin D status of Americans. Using definitions of deficiency straight from […]
Turmeric: The Spice that Actually Doubles as a Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
by Dr. Mercola
In cultures that are thousands of years old, there tend to be deep traditions of cooking daily meals with medicinal roots and herbs. Turmeric is one such medicinal root that has made its way into many Indian recipes.
Research shows that turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and antioxidant properties. Inflammation, if left untreated, can […]
Important Information on the Biological Effects of Cell Phones and Wireless Technologies
by Dr. Mercola
On the site linked below, you can listen to an interview with Dr. Karl Maret. Dr. Maret is the president of the Dove Health Alliance, a nonprofit foundation that focuses on the creation and promotion of global research and education networks in Energy Medicine.
Dr. Maret trained in both electrical and biomedical engineering […]
The Cancer Treatment So Successful – Traditional Doctors SHUT it Down
by Dr. Mercola
Dr. Nick Gonzalez is a physician focused on alternative cancer treatment using a three-pronged nutritional approach. Located in New York City, he’s had remarkable success treating patients with some of the most lethal forms of cancer that conventional medicine cannot effectively address.
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Dr. Mercola’s Comments:
Alternative cancer treatments are a kind of “forbidden […]
Discover the health benefits of licorice
by Fleur Hupston
NaturalNews
(NaturalNews) Licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial plant which produces pretty blue flowers. Grown mainly in Europe, it is now cultivated in many parts of the world and can be used in many treatments and home remedies.
Besides tasting delicious, licorice is an excellent source of iron. The roots of the plant […]