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Now is the Time for a Healthcare Revolution
The only way to begin to bring our healthcare program up to the level of a truly developed nation is to remove the drug industry's rampant and unnecessary profiteering from the equation.
Most New Cancer Drugs Don’t Confer a Clinical Benefit
New cancer drugs are being approved at a rapid pace, before their long-term effectiveness for patients can be evaluated. A new study published April 7, 2024, in the prestigious journal JAMA,...
I will placate…. Non-Deceptive Placebos
St. Jerome, the patron saint of librarians and language translators lived from 347 to about 420 CE, is regarded as the most learned of the Latin Fathers, reputed to have translated many of the...
New Study Explores Cognitive Benefits of Guayusa Tea and Lion’s Mane Extracts
Participants consuming Lion’s Mane reported feeling more grounded and mentally resilient, which may point to its potential for supporting cognitive health over time.
Are Zonulin Tests Accurate?
Many studies have confirmed the connection between zonulin and tight junctions, between tight junctions and inflammation in the gut and elsewhere, and the fact that inflammation underpins many chronic conditions.
Suggestions for Mastering and Generalizing Breathing Skills
Breathing can be effortful, and in some cases, people have dysfunctional breathing patterns such as breath holding, rapid or shallow breathing, and lack of abdominal movement, which usually occurs without awareness, and may contribute to illness.
Micronutrients, Human Health, Vigorous Life, and Longevity
Deficiencies in iron, vitamin A, and iodine are the most common around the world, particularly in children and pregnant women. Low- and middle-income countries bear the disproportionate burden of micronutrient deficiencies.
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Where are your Clinical Trials?
It has proven to be difficult, if not impossible, to proceed to full-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for most of the natural methods that cannot be patented or otherwise monopolized.
Uncovering Hidden Health Issues: The Role of Food Sensitivities in Chronic Inflammation and Gut Health
By addressing food sensitivities through targeted testing and personalized dietary interventions, individuals can take a significant step toward reducing inflammation, improving gut health, and enhancing overall well-being.
A Renewed Focus on Self-Help for Healing
As the producer of The Moss Report, the year leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic was filled with anticipation and excitement. We had invested years of hard work and significant resources into two major projects: our feature film, Immunotherapy: The Battle Within,...
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What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and So Much More – 2nd Ed.
Whether you are trying to overcome a medical condition, or you simply want to preserve good health, making the best dietary and supplement choices for you--and your family, is one of the most important things you can do.
White Willow Bark, the Miracle Herb for Inflammaging and Longevity
Taking white willow bark extract from a whole plant, instead of aspirin, is more effective because of the active compounds found in the bark. but not the drug, and the whole plant extract does not irritate the stomach lining, because the salicin found naturally in white willow bark is only converted to the acid form after it has been absorbed by the stomach.
Lifestyle Modifications for Prostate Cancer
This study underscores the importance of targeted prevention strategies, and highlights the benefits of general lifestyle modifications, especially for men at higher genetic risk of prostate cancer.
Tech Stress
The critical question is not how we can live without technology, but rather how we can modify our behaviors and lifestyle to promote health and prosperity in a modern technological era.
Microbes and Plagues
"Those who have a vested interest in the status quo will probably continue to stifle any meaningful change until enough citizens who are concerned about the ecological system are willing to speak out..."
Zinc & Prostate Health
It's important to understand that no single nutrient or food causes or cures prostate cancer. Like anything else, even something as essential as water can be harmful if consumed in excess.
Federal Hypocrisy is Poisoning Americans with Toxic Chemicals
To truly protect public health, it is crucial to re-evaluate the use of fluoride in drinking water and dental products, ensure that public health policies are based on current scientific evidence, and consider and implement safe, scientifically proven, alternatives.
Bats and Infant Mortality
As important predators of nocturnal insects, bats are considered to be among the most overlooked, yet economically important, non-domesticated animals in North America.
Unsafe at Any Meal
This book explores toxic substances commonly found in our food supply and their impact on health, genes, and the environment. It discusses the rise in ingredients containing heavy metals and their link to conditions like ADHD or autism, while offering practical tips for reading food labels and avoiding misleading marketing tactics.
Traditional Herbal Medicine and Its Global Impact on Biological Networks
For bodies to develop properly and stay healthy, many things must work together at many different levels - from organs to cells to genes. Despite notable advancements, we have greatly oversimplified the dynamic relationships between plants and humans, kept hidden the larger human narratives about these relationships, and overlooked potentially important research and discoveries into life-saving medicines.
Increase Attention, Concentration and School Performance with Posture Feedback
Subjects were often unaware that they started to slouch, nor were they aware of how much this slouching was connected to their emotions, mental state or external factors.
EDTA Chelation Failed to Prevent Cardiovascular Adverse Events in Diabetics with Previous MI
(Author Disclosure: My medical practice included the administration of IV chelation therapy for support of cardiovascular disease.) EDTA chelation is an effective treatment for the removal of...
High Fructose Corn Syrup’s Profits Over Health: The Ubiquitous Cost Saving Toxin
This article exposes the health risks of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a common sweetener linked to obesity, diabetes, cognitive decline, and gut health issues. It also highlights the political influence of the sugar industry, revealing how corporate interests protect the widespread use of HFCS despite its harmful effects on public health, particularly for children.
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The Power of Pause Retreat
HorseLink Farm Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe intent of this retreat is to regulate your nervous system and find your center, gain clarity on what really matters to you now, and release old heavy ways of being that don't fit anymore. We will be learning how to communicate with horses through energy (their language) and reading their body language for cues so we establish a mutually respectful relationship, while tuning into our own bodies for cues and wisdom as well. For some people, this work takes them places they have not been able to get to through therapy with another human ... because the horses hold no bias ... and we can feel the difference. Our time together: Experiential exercises and reflective time in nature Curated discussions and a vetted group of like-hearted people Experiences with the horses - where the magic happens!
17th Annual Natural Living Expo
Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA, United States
Prostate Cancer Summit
Join the Prostate Cancer Summit, a free virtual event from November 19–25, 2024, with Encore Days: November 29-30 & December 01, 2024. This groundbreaking virtual event aims to demystify the prostate cancer journey and provide men with actionable strategies for managing their health post-diagnosis. Open to everyone and free of charge, this summit makes vital knowledge accessible to prostate cancer patients and caregivers exploring lifestyle changes that support prostate health. Gain insights into treatment options, natural wellness strategies, and life post-diagnosis from fellow patients and renowned experts in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts, including Dr. Geo Espinosa, a naturopathic functional medicine doctor recognized as an authority in urology and men’s health. Share the information about this event, and join us to support more men in navigating treatment, and life beyond a prostate cancer diagnosis.
International Conference on Traditional & Alternative Medicine
Hilton Garden Inn Zurich Limmatta Zurich, SwitzerlandTheme: Harmonizing Tradition and Innovation: Exploring Pathways to Holistic Health Cognition Conferences is delighted to extend a cordial invitation to participate in the forthcoming International Conference on Traditional Medicine & Alternative Medicine, scheduled to take place in the enchanting city of Zurich, Switzerland, from November 25th to 27th, 2024. Under the theme “Harmonizing Tradition and Innovation: Exploring Pathways to Holistic Health,” this conference aims to provide a comprehensive platform for all stakeholders interested in the convergence of traditional and alternative medicine. We welcome Healthcare Experts, natural medicine practitioners, natural therapists, Ayurveda specialists, acupuncturists, and traditional medicine specialists and Practitioners to join us in enriching discussions and knowledge exchange. The conference program will encompass a wide array of activities, including keynote presentations, oral presentations, plenary talks, young research forums, poster presentations, student forums, technical workshops, symposia, start-up opportunities, and engaging “meet the professors” sessions.
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The Role of Prescribed Exercise in Reducing Prostate Cancer Risk
One study reviewed linked higher fitness levels in middle-aged men with decreased risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease mortality, although it found no direct correlation with prostate cancer incidence.
Rauwolfia (Rauwolfia serpentine/vomitera) extract
Rauwolfia, is very specific for type A sympathetic types for it tones down the sympathetic nervous and increases the level of calm and decreases stress responses. It helps with blood pressure, cancer, and more.
The Little Book of Doctors’ Rules
In this unique book, Dr. Meador, who believes in treating a patient, not just a patient’s disease, provides simple and concise suggestions to humanize the practice of medicine, sharing, with both compassion and humor, nuggets of advice from his nearly 60-year medical career.
Secular Naturopathy?
This article reflects on the challenges of defining naturopathic medicine while acknowledging its historical roots and evolution. It discusses key figures, the integration of plant-derived drugs, and the ongoing relevance of naturopathic principles in modern medical practice, emphasizing the flexibility needed to incorporate both traditional methods and contemporary treatments.
Smartphone Affects Social Communication, Vision, Breathing, and Mental and Physical Health: What To Do!
Smartphones are an indispensable part of our lives. Unfortunately too much of a ‘good thing’ regarding technology can work against us, leading to overuse, which in turn influences physical,...
America’s Love Affair with Highly Toxic Chemicals
The article discusses the use of toxic chemicals, including glyphosate, initially promoted as safe by government and military authorities but later proven harmful. It highlights the health and environmental impacts, such as cancer and neurological disorders, while critiquing the role of federal agencies and corporations in covering up these risks. The article also emphasizes the damage caused by these chemicals and the failure of institutions to prioritize public health over corporate interests.
The Use of Ganoderma lucidium (Reishi) in the Management of Histamine-Mediated Allergic Responses
This article examines the health benefits of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), a medicinal mushroom known for its immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory properties. Highlighting case studies of hayfever patients, it shows how Reishi significantly alleviates allergy symptoms. The mushroom's natural compounds may offer a safer alternative to conventional anti-inflammatory drugs, though further research is needed to fully confirm its effectiveness.
Understanding Parasites, Cancer, and Chronic Diseases in the USA
This article considers the common species of pathogenic bacteria that we find in the gastro-intestinal tract of humans, with particular reference to identity, transmission, symptoms and pathology, treatment, and prevention.
Redox Modulation of Ménière’s Disease by Coriolus versicolor Treatment, a Nutritional Mushroom Approach with Neuroprotective Potential
Nutritious mushroom biomass preparations can be utilized as an alternative treatment or in synergistic combination with conventional pharmaceuticals to increase therapeutic activities and lower the risk of negative effects in neurodegenerative illnesses.
ADHD Drugs, The Good, Bad and Ugly
The ADHD child brain develops MPH tolerance by upregulating Dopamine Transporters. Think of it this way: Would you give your child cocaine to manage his/her behavior in the classroom, which will only work short term? Ritalin (methylphenidate) is essentially the same drug as cocaine. They both block dopamine transporters.
Black Health Matters
"Black Health Matters" by Dr. Richard W. Walker, Jr., is a crucial guide to addressing the health disparities faced by the Black community. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding and navigating the healthcare system, provides essential facts and actionable advice on preventing and managing chronic conditions that disproportionately affect Black individuals, and highlights the role of lifestyle changes, early detection, and informed decision-making.
Phenylacetylglutamine and CVD
Let me tell a recent interest, that is a chemical that I had not heard about, and certainly not thought about until I chanced upon a recent paper, well, series of papers written by researchers...