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Drug Giants vs. Supplement Makers
Monday, February 22nd, 2010The second story is about legislation John McCain is pushing that will restrict your access to nutritional supplements. The ironic part is that certain supplements can reverse type 2 diabetes and even arthritis, quite easily, and with no side effects.
Should the government control your access to supplements, especially while allowing deaths to happen so easily with drugs? I suppose you could take a bottle of vitamin A pills and overdose, or take a handful of vitamin C and get temporary diarrhea, but a heart attack? Sudden death? Never heard of this. Drinking a liter of vodka might lead to death; Should we outlaw vodka?
Mammography: Increasing Cancer Risk?
Friday, October 9th, 2009Western medicine does not have a great track record at preventing breast cancer. The top strategies for preventing disease in women turn out to increase risk of cancer and more: synthetic hormones, anti-cancer drugs, and mammography.
GMOs: Cause of Mysterious Health Symptoms
Monday, August 3rd, 2009I used to tell my clients that the worst thing they could possibly eat was trans fat, man-made oils found in margarine and many processed foods. But trans foods pale in comparison to the diseases associated with GMOs, also prevalent in processed foods. And you’d never know you are eating them as they don’t have to be labeled.
Swine Flu Reality Check
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009If you believe the media, you’re probably thinking you and your family may succumb to a flu virus that originated on a pig farm. Some question the reality of this. There have been 7 total deaths. Compare that with 500 per year in the U.S. from correct aspirin use, or over 100,000 deaths from proper medication use.
Spice Cures
Friday, February 27th, 2009Your spice shelf may hold the cure for your health complaints. Research now confirms what traditional populations have long observed; flavorful spices double as safe and effective medicines. Although many cultures use spices as medicines, in the U.S., your doctor could lose his or her medical license and spice sellers could be put out of business for recommending a spice cure.
How to Catch a Cold
Saturday, January 17th, 2009You are three times more likely to catch a cold if you sleep less than 7 hours a night (not to mention 50% more likely to become obese), says a new study. Carnegie Mellon University researchers studied 153 volunteers locked in a hotel room with a cold virus. Those who failed to get at least 7 hours sleep had more sore throats, runny noses and congested heads than those more rested.
Hangover Prevention and Liver Detox
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Champagne, revelry and hangovers seem to be an integral part of New Year’s celebrations for many. In excess, of course, alcohol impairs the body, and most notably the liver. It doesn’t help your brain either. You may know the effects: headache, stomachache, jet lag-style fatigue, nausea and the gnawing feeling you did something stupid. The following are some tips to get you through this holiday with revelry yet minimum organ damage.
Holiday Drug Dangers, Alternatives
Monday, December 29th, 2008Over-the-counter meds interact with prescription drugs and alcohol, leading to 2 million “adverse drug reactions” each year. Reactions to properly prescribed dugs kill over 100,000 people per year in the U.S. Mistakes and overdose kill another 100,000. Doctors and drugs are considered the third leading caused of death in this country, according to the American Medical Association.
One of the joys of my work is seeing someone get off a drug, whether it is an anti-depressant, insulin or antacids. Not only does one’s physical health improve, but so does his or her energy, mood and zest for life.
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