There are many different herbs used for the cardio/heart system. Different herbs are used for specific issues, like the valves, electrical irregularities, blood pressure, arterial issues, etc. But Hawthorne is one cardio herb that is used for a variety of issues. Whether the issue concerns blood vessels as with congestive heart failure or chest pains [...]
We have been told for years to take more calcium supplements as we age to protect us against osteoporosis. Even in the Naturopathic College I went to, I argued this. The Dean actually marked my answer wrong - which of course was right...that's what happens when people don't keep up with the research. And the [...]
It is sad to think that one can be accused of having too many degrees. I am forever pushing health practitioners to take training in an entirely different healing modality. If you are a psychologist - take training in nutrition. If you are a nutritionist take training in Ayurveda. If you are a TCM take [...]
We have been taught, as have our physicians, that weight gain means diabetes. Let's look at the actual research, but first let's look at some basic facts: Diabetes is not a disease - it is a symptom Diabetes can in fact be reversed - it is not a life long, down hill process The most [...]
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Most of us have heard that "dark chocolate" is good for us. Unfortunately, the concept of "dark or bitter chocolate" was marketed well, but the marketing covered up a huge misunderstanding. Chocolate contains over 1200 molecules, over 300 nutrients that are beneficial to us. AND they are in significant amounts not just trace amounts. Further, the [...]
How many times have you heard that all you need is this vitamin or mineral or omega 3 or fiber or compound and it will solve all your health issues? I get so frustrated when I hear these claims - do you? Now, my favorite compound is the body is glutathione - glutathione has to [...]
You have probably heard all the pros and cons about vaccinations and autism....but did you know that early vaccinations can cause: 1) disruption to the microbiota in your gut 2) affect your ability to respond to antibiotics 3) set you up for obesity Wow!!! Let's review what we already know: We already know that our [...]
The heart - an incredibly vital organ. It works non-stop to keep us going through wake and sleep cycles and only stops if you have a hiccup. Stats on the heart are phenomenal: about 72 beats per minute beats about 100,000 times per day pumps about 2000 gallons of blood a day; about 1.5 million [...]
A CDC report claims that 78% of hospitals inappropriately prescribe antibiotics: 1) the wrong antibiotic 2) redundant antibiotics 3) unnecessary antibiotics Sometimes MDs will prescribe a few different antibiotics (a cocktail) all at once because they cannot identify the source of infection. Yet, even when the source is identified, the unnecessary prescriptions are not stopped - [...]