Childhood Acne
... Acne is the teenagers’ curse. Teenagers have to worry about pimples just when they want to look their best. Acne can pop up on the shoulders, back, neck, and face. Many people still have acne or acne ...

Tooth Abscess
... A tooth abscess is formed when there is inflammation and/or infection in the bone and/or the tooth''s canals. This generally occurs in a tooth that has a deep cavity, a very deep filling or one that h...

Abscess
... An abscess is a swelling filled with pus. There are three types of dental abscesses that resemble each other; it is their point of origin that differentiates them. A gum or gingiva! abscess is the res...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... One need venture no further than the last few volumes of the American Psychiatric Association''s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to realize the uncertainty surrounding the diagno...

Hyperactivity
... Hyperactivity, medically termed attention deficit hyperactive disorder, can affect children, adolescents, and even some adults. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and may include problems with langu...

Hugs, Not Drugs
... There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a transformation of the way we raise our children. -Marianne Williamson Like birth, menstruation, and menopause, the u...

Treating the Chemically Dependent as a Resurrection Process
... Introduction It is time for a radical shift in our understanding and thinking about addiction. The proponents and practitioners of the psychospiritual paradigm believe that they have answers to the c...

Is DHEA the Wonder Hormone?
... Introduction Dehydropeiandrosterone, or DHEA, is being touted as an anti-aging hormone, effective in preventing and reversing many of the debilitating changes in emotional and physical well-being we a...

Antioxidants and Aging
... Oxygen is a poison! A startling statement, but a true one. It is, of course, also a vital necessity for us and most living creatures. This presents both a paradox and a challenge since we are obliged ...

Body Temperature and Life Extension
... The higher the normal body temperature of any species the longer will the average life span of its members be, but the lower the average body temperature of an individual member of that species the g...

Diet, Fasting and Reduction of Disease
... Life can be extended by dietary restriction, a process which can also lead to a dramatic reduction in the chances of developing chronic disease in old age. This powerful statement is among the most i...

Experimental Evidence of Life Extension
... There is no question whatever that dietary restriction tactics lengthen life and reduce disease incidence in species after species of animals that have been tested, and there is no reason whatever to ...

First Steps in Life Extension
... The research evidence that I have reviewed in the previous chapters shows overwhelmingly that life span can be extended from the limits we now seem to take for granted, and the best way to set about ...

How Dietary Restriction Works
... Important facts to remember In the 1920s, the early days of research into the effect of dietary restriction on life extension, it was thought by pioneers of this method, such as Clive McCay of Cornell...

Is Natural Life Extension Possible?
... Why is it that some people age so much more slowly than others, retaining their vigour and energy into later life? The search for perpetual youth is not new, but today we are much closer to answering ...

Methods for Lowering Core Temperature
... For most of this century experiments have been carried out in which the life spans of a variety of animals have been increased by the simple method of lowering their core (body) temperatures. The way...

Other Methods of Life Extension
... Not too surprisingly, perhaps, the range of methods which have been, and are, advocated in the quest for a longer life are mind numbing. They range from the quite reasonable to the extremely bizarre,...

The Aging Processes
... How long should we live? An accepted formula for calculating this, in mammals, is based on the multiplication by five of the time it takes the skeleton to mature. Thus because a dog''s growing period ...

The Secret Life of Cells
... The life expectancy of cells is finite, they are mortal even under ideal conditions, but under ideal conditions they should stay relatively healthier and live relatively longer, and in turn then so wo...

Childhood Allergies
... An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to a normally harmless substance. About one in every six children in the United States is allergic to one or more substances. There are a variety of substances,...

Elimination Diet
... An elimination diet can help you determine the particular foods to which your child is most allergic or sensitive. Once you have identified them, you can eliminate from his diet the things that cause ...

Exercises for Heavy Menstrual Flow Anemia
... Women who are anemic or have a problem with heavy menstrual bleeding tend to be very tired; they often find that moderate to brisk exercise is difficult for them because they lack stamina and enduranc...

Nutritional Approaches to Mental Health
... Let food be thy medicine.- Hippocrates Besides the oxygen we breathe, all that we need to survive comes from what we eat. Food nourishes both the body and the brain. In fact, the brain has first call ...

Prozac and Beyond-The Synthetic Antidepressants
... Beginning in the 1950s, scientists developed a number of synthetic drugs for the treatment of depression, which represented a major step forward at the time. Prior to these discoveries, conventional p...

Relaxation Techniques for Relief of Anxiety & Stress
... Women with increased levels of anxiety and nervous tension often need to develop more effective ways of dealing with day to day stresses the minor everyday pressures that women with a healthy emotiona...

What Is Anxiety?
... The word anxiety means "a state of being uneasy, apprehensive, or worried about what may happen." It is also described as a "feeling of being powerless and unable to cope with threatening events . . ....

Childhood Asthma
... Hi! This is your FREE Hot Bed on childhood asthma. The other Hot Beds will basically follow this form and function. Out of the hundreds of Web sites now available, the Cybrarian Service has gleaned t...

Asthma
... Asthma, a condition whose incidence, prevalence and mortality rate has been increasing during the past several years, is a very serious health problem for both children and adults. Approximately 12 mi...

The Potential Therapeutic Value of DHEA
... DHEA, which stands for dehydroepiandrosterone, is an amazing natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands with numerous potential benefits. Although this hormone is the most abundant hormone produce...

Pain Management with Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Treatment
... The issue of pain treatment is an extremely urgent health and socio-economic problem. Pain, in acute, recurrent and chronic forms, is prevalent across age, cultural background, and sex, and costs Nort...

Revisiting Accepted Wisdom in the Management of Breast Cancer - Part 1
... When my father was 14 years old, instead of dangling a fishing pole with his father on Saturday mornings, he dashed downstairs to assist him with tonsillectomies. Light fastened on his forehead like ...

Revisiting Accepted Wisdom in the Management of Breast Cancer - Part 2
... Return to Part 1 Popular Concepts Revisited Today popular conceptions of breast cancer and its management are becoming outmoded as research exposes their lack of merit. Unfortunately, instead of this ...

The Prevention and Complementary Treatment of Breast Cancer
... In many ways, breast cancer in women is quite analogous to prostate cancer in men. As with prostate cancer, my views on the optimal management of patients with the disease differs markely from that of...

Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, and Breast Cancer
... The decrease in hormones that occurs soon after menopause can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms, but the long term effects of hormonal loss can produce devastating (and potentially life threate...

Burns
... Your child may suffer a burn from dry heat (fire or sun); moist heat (steam or hot liquids); corrosive chemicals; or electricity. An encounter with electricity can be particularly dangerous. A severe ...

Essiac
... Essiac, a harmless herbal tea, was used by Canadian nurse Rene Caisse to successfully treat thousands of cancer patients from the 1920s until her death in 1978 at the age of ninety. Refusing payment f...

Pesticides
... Pesticides, though not commonly used before the 1940s, are now in widespread use throughout the world. We will define pesticides as chemicals that control or kill pests or affect plant or animal life...

An Integrated Approach to Cancer Treatment
... The purpose of this article is threefold. First, I hope to give you practical information on what you can do to help prevent the development of cancer in you or your loved ones. Second, I shall sugges...

Dynamics of Visualization and Imagery In Therapy
... In ancient and modern times, in both East and West, visualization has with few exceptions enjoyed an illustrious history. It has been a cornerstone of many healing methods. The earliest visualization ...

Treatments Currently Used for Cancer
... In order to know where we are going in cancer treatment, it is important to know where we have been and how we got where we are. This chapter looks at both conventional and alternative cancer treatmen...

Alternative Cancer Therapies
... This year, one million Americans will learn they have cancer. Roughly two out of three cancer patients will die of the illness (or related therapy) within five years of diagnosis. While the news media...

Hydrazine Sulfate
... Hydrazine sulfate, a simple, off-the-shelf chemical, dramatically reverses cachexia (ka-KEK-si-a), the wasting-away process that kills two-thirds of all cancer patients. This inexpensive drug, with li...

Revici Therapy
... Dr. Emanuel Revici has developed an original approach to the treatment of cancer. His nontoxic chemotherapy uses lipids, lipid-based substances, and essential elements to correct an underlying imbalan...

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
... These emergency procedures can sustain life if a child''s breathing and/or heart have stopped. When respiration stops, the body begins to be deprived of oxygen, which can cause serious damage. Brain c...

Diet and Exercise During (and After) Chelation Therapy
... There is very little point in having a series of chelation treatments if the person thus improved is not going to take advantage of the improved circulatory capacity which it provides. This should be ...

Chickenpox
... Chickenpox is a highly contagious childhood disease that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpes family. Very few children escape chickenpox infection. It spreads quickly. Coug...

Child Development
... What is a brain injured child? Brain injury may be microscopic, or it may be global. It may be recognized in disturbances of learning, of visual perception or even of speech. But these are minor disab...

Childhood Diarrhea
... Diarrhea, or frequent and watery stools, is the body''s way of ridding itself of toxins and foreign substances. Most cases of simple diarrhea should not be suppressed too quickly. It may be healthier ...

Colic
... Colic has been defined as a long period of vigorous crying that persists despite all efforts at consolation. The term itself comes from the Greek word for the large intestine, reflecting the belief th...

Dietary Guidelines
... In his 1988 Report on Nutrition and Health, then-Surgeon General of the United States C. Everett Koop wrote, "Your choice of diet can influence your long-term health prospects more than any other acti...

Dosage Guidelines for Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
... For many of the treatments that are recommended in this section, dosage instructions may be found on the products themselves, whether as part of the product label or your doctor''s prescription. This...

Emotional Upset
... Emotional upset-whether anger, sadness, or fear-is a normal response to different stresses in a child''s life. Children may not be able to express in words exactly what it is they are feeling. Instead...

Fever
... Fever has been defined as a body temperature elevated to at least 1°F above 98.6°F (37.0°C).Actually, a child''s temperature normally varies by as much as 2°F, depending on his level of activity, emo...

Childhood Ear Infections
... During the years from birth to five years, the child is checked regularly by the pediatrician concerning his ears, throat, eyes, heart, lungs, digestive tract. In other words, is this child''s body fu...

Eat Less on Pectin
... Pectin is a complex carbohydrate which cannot be absorbed from the intestinal system. It is used in the food industry as a thickening agent and in the production of jams and jellies. Several studies h...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Organ Manipulation
... Chronic Fatigue looms in the public consciousness. Most of us know about this illness either through personal experience, through a loved one or through media exposure. Often dismissed as purely psych...

Case From the Center
... The patient is a 55 year old female, married with three adult children and is employed as an elementary school teacher. She had been seen previously by numerous physicians for treatment of long standi...

Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia (Part 3)
... As reported in previous articles in this series, a survey of over 1000 patients with FMS and CFS showed that prior to their illness fewer than 1% had disturbed sleep, whereas during their illness this...

Fibromyalgia: The Muscle Pain Epidemic
... Note The majority of the research discussed in this article derives from the USA where the distinction between CFS and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is largely unknown And since there is still disagr...

Understanding and Treating Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia (Part 2)
... In order to assist in understanding modern naturopathic holistic health care, I propose to use as models in this series a number of health problems such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myal...

What Treatment Seems Most Effective in Treatment of Fibromyalgia
... NOTE Because examination of a particular method is included in this review it should not be taken as a recommendation for its use this discussion is an exercise in reporting what is being claimed in w...

Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs for Chronic Fatigue
... Nutritional supplements can play an important role in your chronic fatigue recovery program. They help stimulate your immune system, glands, and digestive tract, and they can help stabilize and relax ...

What Is Chronic Fatigue?
... Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints physicians hear. In at least 20 percent of all medical visits, patients name fatigue as a significant symptom. Millions of people function below pa...

The Common Cold
... How many times have you been told, "Everybody seems to be getting it!"? Well, how can it be that every time you get a cold everyone around you has one as well? Perhaps some of the universality and pop...

Common Cold
... The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, caused by one of the many contagious viruses that intrude into the nose, throat, sinuses, or ears. The virus travels either from ha...

Constipation
... The term constipation refers to a change in daily bowel habits, particularly a decrease in the number or consistency of bowel movements, or pain or difficulty passing stools. By the end of their first...

Childhood Cough
... Coughing is a natural protective mechanism designed to clear bacteria, viruses, dust, and pollen out of the body. Coughing clears the lungs and throat of irritants and fluids. A productive cough force...

Cough (Children & Infants)
... Coughing is a natural protective mechanism designed to clear bacteria, viruses, dust, and pollen out of the body. Coughing clears the lungs and throat of irritants and fluids. A productive cough force...

Oral Hygiene
... The practice of proper oral hygiene is the most important thing you can do for your teeth and gums. In Part One, you learned that brushing alone is not sufficient to care for your teeth. In addition t...

The Jaw and Oral Cavity
... If the eyes are the "windows of the soul," then the mouth is the "doorway to the body. " The oral cavity is situated at the end of the digestive tract and is surrounded by the lips and cheeks external...

Herbal Therapy in Dentistry
... An herb, botanically speaking, is any plant that lacks the woody tissue characteristic of shrubs or trees. More specifically, herbs are plants used medicinally or for their flavor or scent. Herbs with...

Homeopathy in Dentistry
... When illness affects our bodies, there are other forms of treatment available besides the medications prescribed by physicians. Although prescription drugs are very important in many instances, they c...

Cavities
... FIRST AID Over-the-counter products containing lidocaine or benzocaine, such as Anbesol, Orajel, and Campho-Phenique, can be used topically to provide temporary relief for toothache. Over-the-counter...

Gum Disease
... The gum tissue that surrounds the teeth is called gingiva. The gingiva, the bones forming the tooth socket, and the supporting ligaments are referred to collectively as periodontium. Gum or periodonta...

Hygiene Basics
... Most people think brushing alone will keep teeth and gums clean and healthy. This belief is shattered when they chew a special "disclosing" tablet made of food coloring that stains plaque, the sticky,...

Infection
... As with any part of the body, if the mouth is invaded by a particular type of bacteria, virus, or fungus, the toxins generated by the microorganism may cause an infection. The mouth is inhabited by ma...

Mercury Toxicity
... The fillings referred to as "silver" are actually a mixture of silver, tin, copper, and mercury, and are more properly called amalgam fillings. The silver, tin, and copper are provided in a powder for...

Anatomy of a tooth
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Are all filling materials the same?
... No, all materials are not the same. There are approximately 5,000 different filling materials in both metallic and non metallic forms. It is my "given" rule not to have mercury-silver filling (amalgam...

Are there alternatives to fluoride?
... Natural immunity to dental disease is the result of conscious decision to be well in belief, though and action. Action is accomplished by daily good hygiene practice and proper diet and nutrition. If ...

Can I prevent root canals?
... Yes, by early detection and prevention. Become conscious of the early signs and symptoms. Sensitivity to hot, cold, biting pressure, sweets and sours. The other main cause of root canals are Iatrogeni...

Dental Wellness: Frequently Asked Questions
... Dental Wellness Q. What is dental wellness; isn''t it the same as dental health? Q. I brush and floss everyday, yet I still have dental problems. What''s the story? Q. What about diet and dental heal...

From what you''ve just described I do have TMJ, what could be causing it?
... There are four major factors that contribute to TMJ problems. Disturbances in growth and development like nasal obstruction causing mouth breathing and genetic problems. Trauma or accident (for exampl...

Have you ever seen root canals work?
... I have seen cases where the client''s belief system was so strong (there was no way they were going to lose their tooth), and this belief was translated into action on the cellular level (where the bo...

How do I know what filling is right for me?
... No, all materials are not the same. There are approximately 5,000 different filling materials in both metallic and non metallic forms. It is my "given" rule not to have mercury-silver filling (amalgam...

I brush and floss everyday, yet I still have dental problems. What''s the story?
... This highlights my belief that dental problems are multicausal and cannot be solved simply by flossing and brushing alone. However, your daily hygiene regimen is preventing compounding these problems....

I can''t chew well, will this cause me problems?
... Chewing is one of the most underestimated and least understood of all body functions. I believe that conscious chewing is one of the major keys to dental health and wellness. The concept that form fol...

I can''t stand to floss, is there some other alternative?
... Flossing correctly takes a real commitment and a lot of practice to accomplish successfully. It is the only hygiene tool that can go between teeth to clean the tooth to tooth contact. If you can becom...

I have tooth pain and I can''t get to my dentist, what can I do naturally?
... The first thing to do is take a deep cleansing breath and slowly let it out. Do this several times for it will clear your brain and enable you to be more in control of your thoughts, so you can think ...

I notice a bad taste in my mouth, what mouthwash should I use?
... The countless millions spent on fresh breath points out a serious health problem which our society conveniently covers over with mouthwash. Bad breath or halitosis has a number of cases and in order t...

I understand what you are telling us about Dental Wellness, but what tools do I need to begin my program?
... Thank you for resonating with me about our mission, as demonstrated by your willingness to proceed with your own wellness. The key is to approach wellness Holistically; which means on all levels: phys...

I''ve heard a lot about TMJ - What is it and how do I know if I have it?
... TMJ is an imbalance or disharmony in the functioning of the bilateral jaw joints. Here are some of the signs and symptoms that you may experience. a. Difficulty in opening or closing the mouth b. Diff...

I''ve liked what you''ve said, and your approach. How do I go about finding someone like you in my area?
... Here are some suggestions and guidelines for finding someone right for you. Look for: A concerned and caring professional experienced in, or open to alternative methods of treatment. Someone willing t...

If root canals don''t work and my dentist says I need one, what should I do to save my tooth?
... Remember what I said, if your belief and commitment to saving your tooth is strong enough, root canal therapy can work. The use of Biocalyx, a calcium carbonate filling material should be used. Contac...

My gums are receding, what causes this and what can I do to grow them back?
... I''m glad you asked. First about the causes because without addressing all of the causes, treatment success will be of short duration. Gum recede from excessive stress to the teeth and their supportiv...

There are so many toothpastes on the market, how do I know which one to choose?
... The old adage, keep it simple, is the best guide. Most toothpastes are merely flavored abrasive soaps and should be avoided. Be on the lookout for sodium lauryl sulfate which has been shown to cause m...

There is a controversy about the safety of fluoride, what is real?
... What is real is that the American Medical Association in 1943 and the American Dental Association in 1944 branded the addition of fluoride as poisonous and harmful to health. When it became expedient ...

There seems to be a lot of confusion about root canals. Are they good for you?
... Perhaps the most comprehensive study on root canals was suppressed by the traditional dental community for over seventy (70) years. The study found that no medicament could traverse the tortuous chann...

What about diet and dental health?
... A diet that constricts the flow of energy or normal functioning predisposes our mouths to disease. Look for dietary excesses in sweets (especially refined sugars), caffeine and alcohol. Look for exces...

What are the effects of fluoride?
... The effects of fluoride are cumulative. Our exposure to dietary fluoride exceeds 100 parts per million (ppm). For example, toothpaste in aluminum tubes adds 1000 to 1500 ppm. Mouth rinses add 230-900 ...

What can I do about my TMJ problem?
... Early detection and prevention is the key. At the first sign of jaw pain or discomfort take responsibility to get to the possible causes. If you suspect physical causes seek professional help from a d...

What if I have an immune system problem?
... Remove the offending tooth and have a procedure called cavitation accomplished. This involves thoroughly removing all fibers that attach the tooth to the bone and 1mm of bone from the tooth socket to ...

What is dental wellness; isn''t it the same as dental health?
... It is an expanded more encompassing understanding of health, because it includes all aspects of our beings; not only our physical body, but our minds and emotions and our spiritual aspects, our attitu...

When I chew, I have pain. What should I do?
... Pain is an important diagnostic tool and can be a powerful ally in the fight against dental disease. However, we live in a pain phobic society. Hyped many times a day to drugs that allay pain, we ofte...

You''ve talked about mercury fillings. What''s the real story?
... The most definitive study (summary) "Can Mercury-Silver Filings Cause Disease?" by King James Medical Laboratory, Inc. Study it well, and come to your own conclusion. I know first hand the toxic effec...

The Dangers of Fluoride and Fluoridation
... Approximately half of the United States'' drinking water supply is fluoridated in an attempt to reduce dental cavities in children. Is this state of affairs justified? Is it safe? Most Americans are u...

The Natural Pharmacy: Herbal Medicine for Depression
... "The physician is nature''s assistant."              Galen, 2nd century AD

Depression
... The diagnosis of depression includes the presence, for at least 2 weeks, of at least four of the following signs and symptoms: Poor appetite or significant weight loss Either lack of sleep or abnormal...

Depression: A Natural Approach
... Depression wears many faces. Sometimes it is a melancholy feeling. Sometimes, it is fatigue, apathy, or anxiety. There are even times when it is several of these things at once. But it always feels li...

Depression: The Dark Night of the Soul
... A dramatic landscape, with heights and depths, mountains alternating with valleys, is probably more fascinating to the eye than the plain. Which biography would you prefer to read...the person whose l...

A Nurse''s Perspective on Depression
... Health care practitioners generally receive few tools for working directly on the moods of their clients/patients. With depression we often try to protect ourselves from the impact of our patient''s e...

A Walking Program for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
... Introduction The application of walking exercise to special populations may serve as one of the best reasons yet to start on a walking program for improved health. This article will concentrate on one...

Introduction to the Digestive System
... The digestive or gastrointestinal intestinal system, which is also known as the gut, is important for many reasons. Problems with it may result not only in one of the many digestive system disorders, ...

Case from the Center: Illness and Intestinal Parasites
... Non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms and persistent diarrhea may indicate intestinal parasites, a diagnostic possibility generally not tested for in the clinician''s office. Usually a stool sample i...

What are Menstrual Cramps?
... Menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea (as physicians call it), are one of the most common healthcare problems that women suffer during their reproductive years. It has been estimated that as many as 30 to...

Childhood Ear Infections
... Every year, over 10 million children in the United States are treated for ear infections. Chances are that by the time a child reaches the age of six, he will have suffered otitis media, an infection ...

The Growth Hormone Approach
... In the early 1980s Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw''s book Life Extension was published, and it rapidly became an international bestseller, spawning a minor industry in production and sales of nutritional...

Stress Reduction for Relief of Fibroids & Endometriosis
... Many of the fibroid and endometriosis patients I see in my medical practice complain of major stress along with their physical symptoms. My personal impression as a physician who has worked with women...

Benign Prostate Enlargement
... If you are a male between 40 and 59 years of age, there is a 50 to 60 percent chance that you have benign enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)...

Fibrocystic Breast Disease
... Thirty percent of American women have fibrocystic breast disease, a benign (noncancerous) condition characterized by round lumps that move freely within the breast tissue. This lumps are usually tende...

Influenza
... Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. It can occur in epidemic proportions during the winter. Because the structure of the virus may change every two or three years, people will per...

Influenza
... Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. It can occur in epidemic proportions during the winter. Because the structure of the virus may change every two or three years, people will per...

Food Allergies
... An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to a normally harmless substance. About one in every six children in the United States is allergic to one or more substances. There are a variety of substances,...

Headache
... Headaches can be caused by muscle tension, an underlying illness or infection, or disturbances in the blood vessels in the head. The latter scenario produces migraine headaches, which typically recur ...

Tension Headaches
... Headaches are a major source of chronic pain. Although most people get an occasional headache, as many as 45 million Americans get them on a regular basis. Headache related lost work and medical expe...

Coenzyme Q10
... Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is an extremely important nutrient that every cell in your body must have in order to produce energy. Although present in food, CoQ10 is not considered a vitamin because the body...

Hyperactivity
... One of the side effects of our modern environment and diet has been an increase in illnesses such as autism and hyperactivity. It is important to recognize that these do not have a single cause but a...

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism
... Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid system, is one of the most underdiagnosed and important conditions in the United States. It has been called the "unsuspected illness" and accounts for a great...

Immunization-Related Problems
... An immunization, or vaccination, is an injection of weakened or killed bacteria, viruses, or, in some cases, deactivated toxins that is given to protect against or reduce the effects of certain infect...

Smart In Everything But School?
... 20/20 Is Not Enough! Studies show that 20% of school age children have a problem which interferes with learning. Many people mislabeled as lazy, dyslexic, or attention deficit disorder (ADD) may actua...

What Every Parent Should Know About Controlling Head Lice
... Head Lice Infestation Is Escalating In December of 1994, the British medical journal, The Lancet verified what many parents and health officials had suspected--head lice infestation is on the rise. Th...

The Importance of the Liver for Healing
... The liver is so basic to health that unless its function can be improved, many patients will not experience significant and lasting improvement on a nutritional or holistic healing program. The liver ...

Macular Degeneration
... Also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), this condition is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults over 50 years of age. The incidence of AMD in persons over 65 years of age...

Measles
... Measles is a serious, highly contagious viral infection of childhood. Symptoms of measles include fever, malaise, cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis. The symptoms get worse over a period of a few ...

Brain Longevity
... "You must understand," she said, "This is the future of the mind. It''s preventive medicine for the brain. Why in heaven''s name has it taken so long for this information to become available and thank...

The Male Andropause
... Between the ages of 40 and 55, men can experience a phenomenon which is similar to the female menopause that is referred to as male andropause. When a woman reaches her late forties or early fifties, ...

Meningitis
... Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the three meninges, which are thin membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The infection can be caused by either a virus or bacteria. Hemophilus ...

Facts About Hormonal Replacement Therapy
... When you enter the early stages of menopause, the question of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) arises. The two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone (often in its synthetic version, the progesti...

Estrogen: The Misunderstood Hormone
... From the very day it enters a woman''s mind that replacing hormones is something she should think about, she will immediately enter a zone of conflicting information and loose facts and prejudices fro...

Healthy Bones
... Osteoporosis is a clinical condition which is characterized by a high susceptibility to bone fracture. It is due to excessive bone loss and decreased bone density. The "disease" occurs most commonly i...

Making Menopause A More Comfortable Transition
... Picture being 45 years old, relatively healthy and fit. But during the last 6 months, things have become different. You are more tired, anxious and nervous. Small things which didn''t bother you befor...

Womenopause
... While I was trying to decide whether to write this article on menopause or miscarriage, I found myself surrounded by women asking me about their hot flashes, even at a potluck brunch last week. When I...

The Prevention of Post-menopausal Osteoporosis
... Osteoporosis in women following menopause is one of our most serious health problems. It frequently leads to hip fractures and death due to complications. Many risk factors contribute to its developme...

Yoga for Menopause
... Yoga stretches can benefit both the body and the mind, bringing energy and balance. This is particularly helpful to women who are currently in menopause or in menopause transition because their hormon...

Acupressure for Menstrual Cramps
... Acupressure massage is an ancient Oriental healing method that applies finger pressure to specific points on the skin surface to help prevent and treat illness. Acupressure has had a long and distingu...

Mumps
... Mumps is a viral infection of childhood that affects the salivary glands, most commonly the parotid glands, located near the ear (hence its medical name, parotitis). The illness begins with a fever, h...

Osteoporosis & Other Physical Changes
... One of the most serious consequences of postmenopausal aging is the development of osteoporosis. In fact, osteoporosis is a major health problem affecting more than 25 million older Americans, 90 perc...

Poison Ivy
... Camping, nature hikes, working in the yard, chances are you or someone in your family has had an unpleasant meeting with a poison ivy plant. In fact, poison ivy is the most common cause of dermatitis...

Guided Imagery Speeds Surgical Recovery
... Patients undergoing surgery often experience a loss of control, feeling more like victims than participants. Anxiety, fear of the unknown, fear of pain, dependency, uncertainty, and helplessness are c...

Is Pregnancy an Illness?
... A pregnancy is a tender and impressionable time for a mother-to-be. How she is met for the first time by her care-giver may influence how she views herself, and the beliefs she develops towards giving...

Editorial: Two Anecdotes -
... Recently I had lunch with a physician who is interested in orthomolecular medicine. During lunch he reminded me that he had come to see me with his wife eight years earlier. He told me that after my c...

Endogenous Substances, Brain Dysfunction and Perceptual Changes in Schizophrenic Patients
... Abstract Schizophrenic patients with certain endogenous chemicals were found to have a different brain response and perceptual experiences than schizophrenic patients without these substances. Introdu...

Sore Throat
... The medical terms for sore throat are pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat), laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx, or voice box), and tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils). The throat, or pha...

Eyesight
... What is Eyesight? What is Vision? Eyesight, which involves the ability of the eye to distinguish small details, is only one component of eye vision. Guide to Classroom Vision Problems Vision is the re...

Dietary Restriction Protocols
... Caution: To repeat the warnings in the last chapter: none of the methods that follow should be applied to people listed below, unless approved (and ideally supervised) by a medical expert in nutritio...

Foods to Avoid or Limit
... This chapter deals with the health risks that many commonly eaten foods in our society pose for women (and men also). The list of hazardous foods may surprise you because it includes not only processe...

Foods to Eat for Good Health
... An optimum diet containing an abundance of high-nutrient, low stress foods is the basis for good health, energy, and a sense of well-being. During nearly two decades of working with thousands of women...