Alternative Health looks at alternative ways of treating illness apart from the medical system.
Vatican Radio is Told to Pay Out Over Transmitter Cancer Risk
by Dr. Mercola
The Supreme Court of Italy has ordered Vatican Radio to compensate Cesano, a small town near Rome, following allegations the broadcaster’s high-powered transmitters put children at a higher risk of cancer.
Reports emerged in 2001 that electromagnetic radiation produced by Vatican Radio’s transmitters near the town was above the legal limit. A health […]
Study reveals lymph node removal surgery useless for many breast cancer patients
by David Gutierrez
NaturalNews
(NaturalNews) The common practice of removing the lymph nodes of breast cancer patients does nothing to reduce the rate of cancer recurrence, according to a study conducted by researchers from the John Wayne Cancer Institute and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
In about one-third of breast cancer cases, the […]
Treatments for Nuclear Contamination: Iodine – Glutathione – Natural Chelation – Clay – Baking Soda
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by Dr. Mark Sircus
It is too early to call everyone in North America to prepare for a radiation cloud streaming down radioactive particles from the accident in Japan. According to the media and government, America is not at risk due to radioactive fallout from the recent Japanese nuclear accidents in several reactors but that […]
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Cell Phone Exposure
by Dr. Mercola
For several years, doctors, scientists and activists have been raising concerns about the possible connection between cell phones and brain cancer.
And recent research by scientists at NIH and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory conclusively determined that a cell phone’s electromagnetic field can indeed cause changes in brain activity.
CNN reports:
“Brain […]
Lavender oil, coconut oil, and krill oil more effective than drugs in fighting fungal infections
Lavender Oil has Potent Antifungal Effect
by Dr. Mercola
Lavender oil could be a weapon in the fight against antifungal-resistant infections. The essential oil shows a potent effect against fungi responsible for common skin and nail infections.
Scientists tested lavender oil and found it to be lethal to a range of skin-pathogenic strains known as dermatophytes, as […]
What Dose of Oral Vitamin D Do You Need to Prevent Cancer?
by Dr. Mercola
Researchers have found that daily intakes of vitamin D by adults in the range of 4000-8000 IU are needed to maintain blood levels of vitamin D metabolites in the range needed to reduce by about half the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.
While an Institute of […]
Understand what BPA is
by Carlos Greene
(NaturalNews) Warnings against Bisphenol (BPA)-containing plastics are rampant. Most people understand that BPA should be avoided. But do people understand what BPA is? This article attempts to shed light on BPA. However, the information presented here is not all-inclusive and it is important to conduct your own research and make decisions on BPA for […]
The myth of the normal mammogram – Dr. Sherri Tenpenny
by Dr Sherri Tenpenny
(NaturalNews) In my experience, it’s not often that pro-mammogram literature or textbooks tell the truth about the limitations of mammography so imagine my surprise when I came across this section in the 1,100 page textbook I’m studying called Breast Imagingby Dr. Daniel B. Kopans.
“Because screening does not detect all cancers and does […]
Avoid petroleum in beauty products
by Cindy Jones-Shoeman
(NaturalNews) Imagine a beautiful model walking into an automotive store and buying a quart of motor oil, then proceeding to pour it on her hair and smooth it into her face and arms. That picture might seem silly, but how many beauty products contain the same basic ingredient used in cars? Plenty. […]
Use vanilla and other natural remedies to relieve and prevent headaches
by Tony Isaacs
(NaturalNews) For many people, vanilla may be the key for eliminating headaches. Vanilla extract contains eugenol, an essential oil that has antiseptic and analgesic properties and that helps unclog blood vessels.
The ancient Egyptians discovered that vanilla beans would cure a headache almost every time regardless of how serious the duration or intensity. […]
Study Says Cholesterol Doesn’t Cause Stroke
by Melanie Thomassian R.D.
Diet-Blog.com
Excerpts:
“There is a considerable amount of controversy surrounding the issue of saturated fat, cholesterol, and heart disease these days. Certainly, it seems that cholesterol on its own is a lousy predictor of heart disease. And, just to add to this confusing mix, a new study published in the journal Annals of Neurology suggests […]
This B vitamin lowers risk of stroke by twenty-five percent
by John Phillip
(NaturalNews) Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in America each year with 700,000 people suffering needlessly from this debilitating illness. Stroke attacks with virtually no warning and can leave its victims unable to walk or perform the simplest task. Stroke risk increases with age, number of years consuming a nutrient-deficient […]
Mega-doses of vitamin D help prevent breast cancer and other diseases, study finds
by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
(NaturalNews) Current government recommendations of 400 or 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day are insufficient to prevent serious diseases like breast cancer, a new study published in the journalAnticancer Researchhas found. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine and Creighton University (CU) […]
Dog sniffs out colon cancer with greater accuracy than colonoscopy
By W. Gifford-Jones, M.D.
The EpochTimes
Researchers collected stool samples from 48 patients who had colon cancer and 258 healthy volunteers. Stools were placed in plastic containers covered by perforated lids. A Labrador retriever was trained in the same way as those used to spot explosives and drugs—to sit down when he detected cancer in a […]
Natural remedies and tips to prevent, relieve and eliminate painful shingles outbreaks
by Tony Isaacs
(NaturalNews) Every year, millions of people suffer from outbreaks of shingles, a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox). Mainstream medical science tells us that there are no cures for shingles and that only mainstream drugs can effectively manage symptoms. In actuality, there are a number […]
Does topical fluoride really protect tooth enamel? Study suggests NO
by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
(NaturalNews) A popular mantra in American dentistry claims that topical fluoride treatments help to protect teeth from cavities by forming a protective shield on the enamel of teeth. However, a new study published in the American Chemical Society (ACS) journal Langmuir has found that the “protective layer” created by fluoride […]
Obama declares state governors will enforce health care bill whether they like it or not
by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
(NaturalNews) At a recent meeting with US state governors in Washington, DC, President Obama made clear his intent to force the individual states to comply with his unconstitutional health care overhaul. Twenty-six states have already filed federal lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the bill — and some judges have […]
New Diet Sodas Can Cause Strokes
by Dr. Mercola
A new study concludes that there could be negative consequences associated with artificial sugar substitutes — including a much higher risk of strokes.
The study is somewhat controversial; some critics have argued that since the participants voluntarily reported how much diet soda they consumed, the results do not come from a rigorously controlled […]
Milk thistle will strengthen and protect your liver
by Melissa Makris
(NaturalNews) The liver is our largest internal organ, weighing in at around 3 pounds (1.5 kg). A strong liver is needed for good health and a strong immune system, as it plays a main role in keeping all of our body’s systems in balance. The herb milk thistle has been used for […]
Is Zinc Really Good for a Cold?
by Dr. Mercola
A review of the medical research on zinc shows that when it is taken within one day of the first symptoms, it can cut down the time you have a cold by about 24 hours. It also greatly reduces the severity of symptoms.
The authors of the review did not make any suggestions […]