Alternative Health looks at alternative ways of treating illness apart from the medical system.
Lack of Vitamins C and E Linked to Metabolic Syndrome.
by S. L. Baker
(NaturalNews) What do millions of Americans who have plenty to eat have in common with poverty level Ecuadorians consuming a limited diet? A lot, when it comes to poor health. A new epidemiological study has revealed that low-income, older residents of Ecuador have high rates of metabolic syndrome — a cluster […]
Cinnamon Promotes Weight and Blood Sugar Control
by Alex Malinsky
(NaturalNews) Studies have shown that cinnamon, the common kitchen spice frequently sprinkled on breakfast oatmeal and included in sweet potato pie, lowers blood glucose levels. Along with the benefits that it brings to this area, additional testing and folklore say that cinnamon also has fat-burning properties that will aid in weight […]
Newsweek Publishes Disgraceful Article on Antioxidants
Alliance for Natural Health
Jonathan Wright, MD
In their January 25 issue, Newsweek published a scientifically unsupportable article, claiming that antioxidants “may not be good for your health.” We asked natural biomedical researcher and physician Jonathan Wright, MD, to comment—and he didn’t mince words!
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Here we go again. Another one-sided “mainstream media” […]
Legally Poisoned: How the Law Puts Us at Risk from Toxicants
Photo from UC Riverside
by EurekAlert
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Americans are exposed to hundreds, if not thousands, of suspected toxic substances every day, substances that affect the development and function of the brain, immune system, reproductive organs or hormones. Children are the most vulnerable. But no public health law requires product testing of most chemical compounds […]
Can You Use Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel?
by Dr. Mercola
The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, such as abdominal pain and bloating, are a daily problem for millions of Americans. The condition may strike as many as one in five adults, and it is difficult to treat.
However, the peppermint plant has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy. It is believed […]
Raising Awareness about Electromagnetic Pollution
By Dr. Mercola
Electromagnetic pollution is a concern for everyone. Increasing news coverage, studies, and even new legislation are all helping educate the public on radiation risks.
One of the foremost experts in electromagnetic pollution is Camilla Rees. She has devoted herself to making people aware of the threat of electrosmog and bringing the problem into […]
Plastics chemical BPA reduces sperm health
by: David Gutierrez
NaturalNews
(NaturalNews) Exposure to the ubiquitous industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has once again been linked to decreased sperm health, this time in humans, in a study conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and published in the journalFertility and Sterility.
The findings are of particular concern because symptoms were found at very low […]
Allergies and Asthma linked to antibacterial products.
by NaturalNews
(NaturalNews) Antibacterial products containing Triclosan are found to put your health at risk and compromise the immune system’s ability to defend itself. People who are most exposed to Triclosan are more prone to increased allergies, asthma and overall weakened immune defenses, cites a new study from the School of Public Health at the […]
Curcumin Relieves Pain and Inflammation for Osteoarthritis Patients
by Dr. Mercola
A study shows that a formulation of curcumin can relieve pain and increase mobility in patients with osteoarthritis. It can also reduce a series of inflammatory markers.
100 patients with osteoarthritis were divided in two groups — the first group was given the “best available treatment” and the second group was given the […]
Optimal Health “Superfoods” that Harness the Innate Power of Your Immune System and Quench Inflammation
By Dr. Mercola
Unpasteurized grass-fed milk — Raw organic milk from grass-fed cows contains both beneficial fats and bacteria that boost your immune system. An outstanding source of vitamin A, zinc, and enzymes, raw organic milk is not associated with any of the health problems of pasteurized milk such as rheumatoid […]
Luc Montagnier, Nobel Prize Winner, Stuns Scientific Community by Stating He Takes Homeopathy Seriously
by Dana Ullman
The Huffington Post
Dr. Luc Montagnier, the French virologist who won the Nobel Prize in 2008 for discovering the AIDS virus, has surprised the scientific community with his strong support for homeopathic medicine.
In a remarkable interview published in Science magazine of December 24, 2010, Professor Luc Montagnier, has expressed support […]
Media Finally States Reversing Diabetes is Possible
by Dr. Mercola
More than 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from diabetes. Most have type 2 diabetes, which usually develops later in life. But type 2 diabetes can be reversed. CNN reports what some of us have known for a long time now — by making changes to such as adding exercise and improving […]
The Smoking Time Bomb Sitting Next to Your Brain – Has Its Moment Finally Arrived?
by Dr. Mercola
At the end of the two-day hearing to evaluate the safety of amalgam, the FDA’s own scientific panel – including neurologists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and environmental health specialists – told the agency to stop amalgam use in children, pregnant women, and hypersensitive populations.
After reviewing the available scientific studies and the presentations of researchers, […]
New Study Shows Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Strokes
by Dr. Mercola
Low levels of vitamin D, the essential nutrient obtained from exposure to sunlight, doubles the risk of stroke in Caucasians, according to a new report. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
The research team says its results fail to explain why African Americans, who are more likely […]
The body’s genes are constantly communicating with nutrients we take in through food. Eat for your genes
Dr. Lipman discusses how food acts as data in our bodies. He suggests some very helpful tips on eating right for our genes.
These Foods and Nutritional Deficiencies Can Make You Depressed or Violent
by Dr. Mercola
The U.S. is still reeling from another tragedy — the attempted assassination of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and the murder of several civilians during the attempt.
Many are asking what the cause might have been — whether it was pervasive, over-the-top violent rhetoric in the culture, or simply mental psychosis.
But, even if the former, […]
21 Home Remedies for Migraines and Headaches
by Elizabeth Walling
What is it with headaches? While I’m no martyr, I have a reasonable threshold for pain–except when it comes to headaches. That nagging pain just seems to pierce right through my defenses, and frankly turns me into one heck of a grouch. And don’t even ask what I turn into when a […]
“Eat Every Three Hours”: Oh, Really?
by DR. JONNY
On a recent blog I talked about a popular tactic advocated by many personal trainers called “The Cheat Day”. As I explained on last weeks blog, the “cheat day” is a “day off” from your weekly diet, a day on which you can eat anything you like.
Trainers who advocate this are clearly attempting […]
The Fabulous Pistachio: Don’t Ignore This Healthy Snack
by DR. JONNY
If pistachio nuts had a public-relations agent, she would have been mighty happy with the results of a recent study in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.
The study was the most comprehensive analysis of nut and seed varieties to date, examining twenty-seven different products. Though pistachio nuts didn’t have the highest phytosterol […]
The Quickest, Easiest Way to Help Detoxify Your Body
by Dr. Mercola
Article link: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/01/26/whole-house-water-filtration.aspx
Unfortunately your body is under constant daily assault by toxic substances, a great many of which are hard or impossible to completely avoid.
Besides the industries that pump or dump known toxins into your air, food and water, there are also synthetic chemicals in most products on your supermarket shelves.
“Better living […]