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Food Allergy or Food Intolerence?

Many people believe they have food allergies, while in reality fewer than 1% have true food allergies. Learn about the symptoms of food allergies and how to treat the causes of food intolerence.

The Fertility Effects of Acupunture, Herbs, Lifestyle

Dr. Maureen Tighe describes how Chinese medicine offers natural fertility enhancement.

Naturopathic Pain Management

Learn about natural pain relief options used by naturopathic doctors while they work to address the underlying causes of disease.

Optimizing Female Fertility

Dr. Jason Barker explains the research findings for optimizing feminine fertility.

How To Get a Good Night's Sleep?

Dr. Barker shares the simple secrets of getting a good night's sleep.

Anemia Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

Revisit the basics of anemia symptoms and treatments . Recent research reveals the effects of iodine and inflammation on iron metabolism.

Enhancing Male Fertility Naturally

Dr. Jason Barker says fertility can be considered a barometer of health. Learn about natural ways to enhance male fertility.

Natural Approaches To Auto Immune Conditions, Most Common in Women

Dr. Keith Wilkenson offers an “upstream” approach to understanding the body’s own auto-immune reactions that most effect women and the necessary steps to restoring and maintaining health naturally.

Natural Approaches To Controlling Inflammatory Diseases

Dr. Jason Barker explains the research associating inflammation and disease including Alzheimer's, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma, cancer, and depression, as well as, offering a list of anti-inflammation supplements.

The Global Coherence Project

Discover the science and powers of the human heart as HeartMath.org launchs the Global Coherence Project.

What is Health and Healing?

Doctor B. Shah helps to define the meaning of health and healing.

Honey IS Better Than Cough Medicine

Doctor Keith Scott-Mumby explains the latest research suggesting the use of honey as a cough medicine.

The Power of Pycnogenol?

A recent study points to the positive effects of Pycnogenol pine bark for fighting ADHD. Pycnogenol has also been shown to reduce menopause symptoms.

Drug Makers Recall Over-The-Counter Infant Cold and Decongestant Formulas

On 10-11-07 drug manufactures have voluntarily agreed to remove and recall infant cold medicines from retail store shelves. View a list of infant cold medicine recalls with photos and descriptions.

Do We Really Need to Take Supplements?

Dr. Wendy Wells offers a quick review for your nutritional empowerment.

Could it be Lyme Disease?

Dr. Wendy Wells, ND., uncovers a wide range of chronic health conditions that may be caused by Lyme disease, including preventions tips , natural treatments, tick bite indentifications, and patient options.

Ten Effective Ways To Relieve Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Dr. Karen Davis N.D., offers ten effective suggestions for allergy symptom relief.

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Dr. Wendy Wells explains the ethical philosophy of naturopathic medicine with six simple principles.

Calcium Confusion & Myths about Bone Health

While milk is just one of many sources of calcium, there are some important reasons why milk may not be the best source for healthy bones.

Better Sleep = More Energy

Find out how better sleep can help increase memory, learning and energy levels. Snoring or sleep apnea? What are the effects?

Exercise and Wellness

Exercise and Wellness by Dr. Barker

Health Tips for Planet Earth

Learn how to help reduce the "climate chaos" effects of global warming.

The Dangers of Plastic

Research reports how plastic leaches a substance called Biphenol A (BPA) a xeno estrogen that disrupts the endocrine system in both men and women.

Morning Stiffness, Inflammation and Diet

Learn how almost overnight, medicine has been redefining inflammation as the root of most chronic diseases.

Is it a Cold or Flu?

Check the symptoms of cold and flu and learn how you can use antiviral herbs to increase your immune system's defense

Alternative and Complementary Medicine News

Curcumin can significantly reduce insulin resistance and prevent Type 2 diabetes

Columbia University Medical Centre found that curcumin, the anti-nflammatory, anti-oxidant ingredient in turmeric can significantly reduce insulin resistance and prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Top 10 Recommendations for Complementary Medicine

The Director of Research at the Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at the Mayo Clinic illustrates the top complementary therapies used in conjunction with traditional medicine.

Free Radical Reactions Influenced by Transcendental Meditation

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2006 Jan-Feb;12(1):31-8 - International Institute of Biophysics, Neuss, Germany

Spectral analysis of photons emitted by human cells suggests an ultra-weak photon emission is probably, at least in part, a reflection of free radical reactions in a living system. More

Microbial origin of chronic inflammatory conditions

Oct 3, 2005: Nobel Assembly, Karolinska Institutet

"Many diseases in humans such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and arteriosclerosis are due to chronic inflammation. The discovery that one of the most common diseases of mankind, peptic ulcer disease, has a microbial cause, has stimulated the search for microbes as possible causes of other chronic inflammatory conditions. Even though no definite answers are at hand, recent data clearly suggest that a dysfunction in the recognition of microbial products by the human immune system can result in disease development. The discovery of Helicobacter pylori has led to an increased understanding of the connection between chronic infection, inflammation and cancer." Physician Comments

Green Tea, consumed within a balanced controlled diet, improves anti oxidative status and protects against oxidative damage in humans.

Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. March 16, 2005

Researchers from the University of Milan, Italy continue to reveal green tea's role in preventing the growth of human cancer.

"In effect, the green tea extract may keep the cancer cells confined and localized, where they are easier to treat and the prognosis is better," author JianYu Rao said of the study that adds a new dimension in understanding how green tea extract works. "Green tea extract interrupts the invasive process of the cancer." Continue

Can cognitive deterioration associated with Down syndrome be reduced?

By the Center for Natural Health Research, Down Syndrome-Epilepsy Foundation

This paper suggests that essential nutrients such as foliate , vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and zinc, as well as alpha-lipoic acid and carnosine may partially prevent cognitive impairment. Continue

Astaxanthin: Improved Heart Health & Viral Immunity

By David N. Ilfeld, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology

The carotenoids are a large family of fat-soluble antioxidants with approximately 600 natural compounds. You are probably familiar with some well-known carotenoids, such as lycopene, which may help protect the heart and may help protect from cancer. Studies show that astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that may have more antioxidant activity than the three best-known carotenoids: lycopene, lutein and beta carotene. Continue

Chocolate - A Cure for Coughs?

An ingredient in chocolate, could be used to stop persistent coughs and lead to more effective medicines, researchers published in The FASEB Journal Express. The study found that theobromine, found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping persistent coughs than codeine, currently considered the best cough medicine. Continue

Research shows how phyto-chemicals found in dark chocolate provide a variety of healthy effects.

Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in Knee Osteoarthritis

"Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care." - National Center Complementary an Alternative Care. Continue

Nexium, Pepcid and Prilosec can make people more susceptible to pneumonia

Associated Press 10-27-04 -Widely used heartburn and ulcer drugs such as Nexium, Pepcid and Prilosec can make people more susceptible to pneumonia, probably because they reduce germ-killing stomach acid, Dutch researchers found in a study of more than 300,000 patients. More. Learn about alternative acid reflux treatments.

Selenium Shows A Decrease in Colon Cancer's Potential

Analysis published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, showed a progressive decrease in the likelihood of colon cancer recurring with increasing levels of selenium, with a 44-percent reduction for the highest compared with the lowest level. "Selenium supplementation could protect against colon cancer"

Yeast Infection Awareness

Candida Yeast Infection? Take this online test to find out.

Breast Cancer Awareness

breast cancer awareness month Get information on the benefits and dangers of various breast cancer exams

Menopause Symptoms - Is Black Cohosh a safe alternative to HRT?

Find out about menopause symptoms and perimenopause symptoms. How does the herb black cohosh help with hot flashes? How is progesterone cream used?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome causes cramps pain, gassiness, bloating, and alterations in bowel habits. Learn more about a simple natural cure for irritable bowel syndrome

Heart Attack Symptoms

Is it possible to prevent heart attack symptoms by taking the supplement CoQ10?

Nutritional Needs for Type 2 Diabetes

What vitamins, minerals and herbs help protect against diabetes symptoms?

Is Crohn's Disease caused by fungal infection?

Study the causes of Crohn's disease.

Nutritional supplements and their effect on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and ADHD Symptoms

Folic acid, and vitamin B12, help patients with the highest homocysteine levels found in dementia types and Alzheimer's disease.

What are the Early Signs of Pregnancy?

Learn about getting healthy before and during early pregnancy symptoms.

Reverse Herbology: Predicting and Preventing Adverse Herb-Drug Interactions

Herb-Drug Interactions -Video on Demand October 26, 2004 - Steven A. Kliewer, Ph.D. from the University of Texas shares his knowledge of the positive and negative effects of herb and drug interactions.

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Prescription Drug Benefits and Side Effects

Vioxx Side Effects
Prednisone Side Effects
Lipitor Side Effects
Flu Shot Side Effects

Nutrient Defense For Prostate Cancer?

FAQ's about prostate cancer symptoms.

A List of High Protein Foods

Planning for a balanced high protein diet? Digest this convenient list of high protein foods.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Is it possible to overcome the fatigue and pain of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome?

Preventing Migraine Headaches Symptoms

Learn how to prevent migraine headaches with a powerful, all-natural, and safe standardized extract named Butterbur.

The Mercury Morass

21% of women tested nationwide have Mercury levels higher than EPA limit. Who is at risk, and what are the symptoms of mercury poisoning?

A Guide To Water Filters

Compare various water filter methods. Do you have symptoms of dehydration?

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