Alternative Health looks at alternative ways of treating illness apart from the medical system.
Improve your vision naturally
by Dr. David Jockers
(NaturalNews) Vision is one of the most sophisticated feats of creation. The ability to transmit photo rays and create pictures of reality is such an incredible process that most talented scientists do not completely understand it. Unfortunately, vision problems are one of the fastest growing functional health deficits in the world. […]
Be informed – Non-stick pans pose danger
by Dr. David Jockers
(NaturalNews) For years people and restaurants flocked to the non-stick technological cooking breakthrough. However, studies done over the last 20 years have indicated that non-stick surfaces release deadly toxic gases and other poisonous substances that cause significant concern to users.
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Rejuvenate your liver this spring with dandelions
by Melissa Sokulski
NaturalNews
(NaturalNews) Early spring is the time of year to find dandelion greens emerging from the ground. Though many people try to banish dandelion from their lawns, dandelion is a valuable medicinal plant in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions. In both traditions, dandelions function to rejuvenate the liver, clearing up jaundice […]
The root causes of cancer not dealt with by conventional medicine
by Dr. Mercola
In 1971 President Nixon and Congress declared war on cancer. So what’s happened in the 40 years since? After weeding out the hype and filling in the actual statistics, it turns out, not much.
“These summary statistics show that the war on cancer has not gone well,” says the article’s author, Reynold Spector. […]
Free Speech About Natural Health Science—It’s Time to Fight Back!
Alliance for Natural Health
The Free Speech about Science Act of 2011 is about to be introduced in Congress. This is an exciting and hugely important bill that you’ll want to support with zeal.
Current FDA regulations prohibit dietary supplement manufacturers and food producers from referring to any scientific studies on the health benefits of a […]
Even ‘BPA-Free’ Plastics Leach Endrocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
by Dr. Mercola
Plastic containers and linings often leach chemicals into the surrounding environment. And some of those chemicals, like the endocrine-disrupting bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates, may be harmful to your health.
Manufacturers have even begun advertising some products as “BPA-free.” But a recent study found that most plastic products leach endocrine-disrupting chemicals even if they’re […]
Omega-3 Builds Muscle Mass in Cancer Patients
by Dr. Mercola
For cancer patients, supplementation with omega-3 fats could help them maintain and even regain lost muscle mass, according to a new study. Most patients who took a daily supplement for 10 weeks either maintained or gained muscle mass. Patients who didn’t take anything either maintained or lost muscle mass.
MSNBC reports:
“[Omega-3’s] interfere with […]
Get Better Sleep: The Truth Behind Your Insomnia!
Insomnia is no laughing matter! If you’re having trouble sleeping at night, it’s time to look to your gut health to reduce inflammation in your body so that you can finally get the rest you need.
By BodyEcology.com
If you frequently have trouble falling asleep or find that you wake up in the middle of the night […]
Cautions About the Health Claims of Coffee
Can’t make it through the day without your Java? Coffee actually contributes to insulin resistance and could leave you feeling tired in the afternoon, hungry all day long, and even cause difficulty sleeping at night.
by BodyEcology.com
Coffee gets a lot of press.
Its deep, nutty aroma and earthy, bitter taste have created fans and connoisseurs of coffee […]
12,000 new chemicals registered daily: Most not tested for hormone-like properties
from Living On Earth
Forty-five million different chemicals are commercially available around the world — and many of these chemicals go untested. Host Bruce Gellerman talks with Professor Patricia Hunt from Washington State University who wrote a letter in the journal Science, calling for more stringent review of chemicals. Her letter was co-signed by scientific […]
Mind Games: How toxic chemicals are impairing children’s ability to learn
Photo from orionmagazine.org
BY SANDRA STEINGRABER
Orion Magazine
WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I SET OUT to find a nursery school for our daughter, Faith, nearly ten years ago we took the decision seriously. I looked at large parent-run cooperatives and visited small home-based operations. Jeff studied the pink towers and chiming bells at the Montessori school on […]
Too Much Cardiovascular Exercise Can Hurt Your Health
by Dr. Mercola
Not long ago, researchers studied the heart health of a group of very fit older athletes — men who had been part of a national or Olympic team in distance running or rowing, and runners who had completed at least a hundred marathons. The results were unsettling — half of these lifelong athletes […]
Super Omega-3 fat protects the heart and arteries and can prevent blindness
by John Phillip
(NaturalNews) As the population of American baby boomers continues to swell, age related afflictions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and complications such as blindness are growing at a similar pace. The number of people aged 65 or older will double over the next 20 years creating an epidemic of chronic conditions that perpetuate […]
Discover the radiation protective benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella
by Ethan A. Huff
(NaturalNews) Protecting yourself in the event of a serious radiation event involves much more than simply loading up on potassium iodide and various other iodine supplements. While high levels of iodine do protect the thyroid and glandular systems from radiation poisoning, they do not necessarily protect the rest of your body […]
Your Teeth Accurately Reflect Your WHOLE Body’s Health
by Dr. Mercola
Here, Dr. Bill Osmunson—a practicing dentist for 33 years, and a staunch advocate against fluoride—discusses the importance of proper dental hygiene for optimal health.
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Your dental health is an important component of your physical health. From my perspective as a physician, oral […]
Bouncing on a rebounder strengthens every cell in the body
by: Melissa Makris
(NaturalNews) In addition to its many health benefits, rebounding has one thing that sets it apart from all other exercises. It is the only one that strengthens, cleanses, and tones every cell in the body.
Other forms of exercise only strengthen bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Rebounder exercise has the advantage of promoting […]
NEW Studies Reveal Alarming Hidden Cause of Breast Cancer
by Dr. Mercola
By Russell L. Blaylock, MD, CCN
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in women worldwide and breast cancer rates are increasing rapidly.
A compelling number of studies, though not all, have shown that free iron concentrations in breast tissue, especially the ductal tissue, is playing a major role in […]
CLA Eases Airways for Asthmatics
by Dr. Mercola
Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) may improve the airway hyper-reactivity in asthmatics, according to the results of a new study. A dose of 4.5 grams of CLA each day produced significant reduction in airway hyper-responsiveness. It also had favorable effects on body weight.
CLA is a fatty acid, which is found in ruminant meat […]
Iodine Supplementation Cautions from Dr. Tenpenny
by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny
NaturalNews.com is putting out a lot of good information about the uses of iodine and disaster planning. I’m working on an article about iodine that will be done soon. In the mean time, I wanted to share a few important points.
Iodine chemistry, iodine/thyroid issues are really complex. When it is ingested, it is rapidly […]
Eat to Boost Your Mood! Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is associated with mood regulation
Regulating your serotonin levels during pregnancy can protect your child’s brain development and reduce their risk for ADHD!
by BodyEcology.com
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is associated with mood regulation, gut motility, sleep, appetite, and pain modulation.
What do low serotonin levels look like? A person who is deficient in the neurotransmitter serotonin may experience depression, inner rage […]