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- Strawberries Show Promise for Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Isaac EliazModern medicine has always derived the raw materials for pharmaceutical drugs from nature, as nature provides delicate yet powerful ingredients for balance and wellness. Time and time again, be it academic researchers and scientists, or herbalists and medicine men, people discover a simple yet ...
Views: 917 - Stay Healthy on Vacation and at Home: Enhance Your Health with Probiotics - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Isaac EliazSummer vacations and traveling adventures can do wonders for your heart, mind and spirit, but they can also take a toll on your physical health if you’re not careful. Many travelers understand first-hand the unfortunate risks to digestive health that often “come with the territory,” so to speak. ...
Views: 914 - Healing with Whole Foods - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Isaac EliazOf all the recommended strategies for fighting disease and promoting overall health and well being, few are as critical and profound as the practice of healthy eating. Healthy eating is a lifelong process of nourishing our bodies, minds and spirits. It is not about depriving ourselves completely ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - New Study Shows Modified Citrus Pectin Activates Powerful Immune Responses - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Isaac EliazToday I am thrilled to share with you groundbreaking research demonstrating the ability of a specific form of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) to greatly enhance immune function. The study found that MCP activated B-cells in a dose-dependent manner, and induced a highly significant dose-dependent ...
Views: 910 - Something Every Woman Should Know: Your Breast Density - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Isaac EliazIn recent months, the issue of "breast density" has received more widespread publicity. This bit of information has been contained all along in your mammogram report, but no one was talking about it and how important this piece of information is in determining the accuracy of a mammogram. Dense ...
Views: 899 - Breakthrough Cancer Research Presented to Naturopathic Doctors - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Isaac EliazI recently presented the critical role of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) and Polybotanicals in integrative cancer breakthroughs. My lecture was offered at The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) Conference, November 18th-20th, in Ontario, Canada. OAND is a professional association ...
Views: 897 - What You Need to Know About Folate - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Isaac EliazFolate, also known as folic acid, is an essential B vitamin that everyone needs, but not everyone gets enough of. Folate is the natural form found in leafy green vegetables and other types of whole foods such as legumes, bananas and eggs, whereas folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B ...
Views: 886 - Third Peer-Reviewed Study Shows Powerful Benefits of My Integrative Prostate Formula - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Isaac EliazProstate cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death for men in developed countries. One in six men will fight prostate cancer in their lifetime, and in many cases this disease is aggressive and difficult to treat using conventional therapies alone. Researchers are constantly seeking ...
Views: 884 - Despite Improving Situation in Japan, Still Risk of Radiation Exposure - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Isaac EliazThe nuclear crisis in Japan may be slowly improving, but we are not completely out of the clear when it comes to radiation exposure. Despite assurances by the U.S. government that there is no real risk of radiation exposure here in North America, fears are continuing to rise over the potential ...
Views: 871 - Winter Relaxation and Contemplation for our Heart and Mind - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Isaac EliazThe holidays are over and we are now deep into the winter season. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the winter is about conservation of energy, efficiency and slowing down our pace in concert with nature. As nature slows down and everything grows slower or stops, the potential for new growth in ...
Views: 869 - What You Need to Know Before Your Body Cleanse - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Isaac EliazWinter is in full force but spring will be here before you know it, allowing you to engage in more outdoor activities, such as gardening and yard work—clearing your garden beds for new seeds, raking leaves and getting your backyard ready for barbecues. But just as you clean up your home ...
Views: 859 - AMA Study Promotes a Dangerous New Supplement Bill - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Isaac EliazA new study just published in the American Medical Association’s Archives of Internal Medicine claims that taking supplements, including multivitamins, poses an increased risk in mortality, particularly for women. The authors draw the sweeping conclusion that the widespread use of dietary ...
Views: 856 - What You May Not Know About Vitamin K - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Isaac EliazVitamin K is one of those vitamins that you do not seem to hear a lot about in the media or in the doctor’s office. So what is vitamin K and why should you care about it? Vitamin K is an important nutrient for heart and bone health. There are two natural forms utilized by the body, including ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Uniting Homeopathy and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Isaac EliazHomeopathy is essentially an alternative medical practice that treats a disease by the administration of diluted or minute doses of a remedy that would, in healthy persons, produce symptoms similar to those of the disease. Chinese Medicine is the general term to describe the numerous methods of ...
Views: 840 - Four Health Tips for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Isaac EliazTo many people, the New Year symbolizes a chance to start over and make new commitments to their health and wellness. It is a time of resolutions and strict dietary plans, when new memberships to fitness facilities are at an annual peak, and vows are renewed to abstain from eating fattening, ...
Views: 839 - Breakthrough Research on Modified Citrus Pectin Presented at Society for Integrative Oncology - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Isaac EliazI recently shared a new breakthrough on Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) and the role of Galectin-3 in health and disease in a poster presentation during the 8th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology. The conference, held in Columbus, Ohio, brought together hundreds of top ...
Views: 826 - Empowering Cancer Patients with Life-Saving Findings - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Isaac EliazWhen it comes to integrative cancer treatment, I always emphasize the importance of “patient-driven medicine.” Patient-driven medicine is what true integrative medicine is about. It embraces the principle of equality between patient and doctor, and each treatment program is tailored to the ...
Views: 815 - Do You Really Need a Flu Shot? New Research Suggests Otherwise - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Isaac EliazThe government and pharmaceutical companies would have us believe that many segments of the population must get vaccinated against the flu every year to protect their health. These supposedly “high risk” groups include pregnant women, children less than five years of age (and especially children ...
Views: 813 - New Study Reports Link Between Walking and Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Isaac EliazMany men, especially those over the age of 45, are becoming more concerned about their prostate health. In fact, one in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Protecting and preserving prostate health is no small feat, however, many options exist ...
Views: 798 - Modified Citrus Pectin Packs Powerful Immune Punch - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Isaac EliazNew research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) has powerful immune boosting properties. The study uses human blood samples to demonstrate the ability of a specific form of Modified Citrus Pectin to very significantly induce and ...
Views: 796 - New Study Shows Milk Thistle Supports Liver Health - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Isaac EliazA new study shows that milk thistle extract may help reduce liver swelling and toxicity associated with conventional treatment given for abnormal cell growth. The study is important because by combating liver aggravation, patients may better tolerate prescribed doses of conventional medicines, ...
Views: 762 - New FDA Draft Guidance Threatens Supplements - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Isaac EliazAs an integrative medicine practitioner, I have been treating patients for over 25 years using allopathic medicine in combination with a wide range of health-promoting botanicals and nutrients. I am also an expert researcher and product formulator, and base each of my nutritional supplement ...
Views: 758 - Using Hormones? Here's What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Isaac EliazThe use of bio-identical hormone therapy is becoming more popular with the increasing awareness of its potential benefits in the aging population. There is an intense interest in finding ways to make this therapy as safe as possible, and an exciting avenue for this is looking at how hormones are ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Animal Study Presented at International Oncology Conference - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Isaac EliazOne out of every six men in this country is struggling with prostate cancer, and wading through your various treatment options can be confusing. Many factors come into play in your fight against prostate cancer—and being familiar with the latest in prostate cancer research is the best way to ...
Views: 731 - Meditation and Healing Workshop Offered at Oncology Conference - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Isaac EliazI recently had the opportunity to offer an in-depth workshop on meditation and healing during the 8th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology. The annual conference, held this year in Cleveland, Ohio, brings together hundreds of top clinicians, researchers, patients and ...
Views: 715 - A Breakthrough in the Future of Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Isaac EliazI recently shared the latest news in the prevention and treatment of cancer at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Integrative Oncology Fellowship. The June 2011 event held in Las Vegas, Nevada brought together some of the world’s leading medical experts to educate physicians, ...
Views: 683 - Politicians, Medical Experts and Advocates Meet on Capitol Hill for Solutions to Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Young Women - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Isaac EliazThe rates of breast cancer among women under the age of 40 have increased significantly over the last two decades. Younger women typically face greater challenges with this disease than women over 50, partly because early diagnosis is less common among younger women and most cases among this ...
Views: 683 - Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk, Safely and Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Isaac EliazMaintaining optimum cellular health throughout the entire body can greatly reduce your risk of developing a number of age-related diseases and health conditions, namely cancer. Keeping your cells functioning properly, with all organs and systems working in balanced harmony, is the foundation for ...
Views: 668 - The Frog Wakes Up…What Stress Does To Our Health - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Isaac EliazWe all know the old adage of the frog that is placed in the pot of cold water. The water heats so slowly that the frog merrily goes about its froggy business never realizing its fate until it’s too late to jump out. The point is we allow ourselves to adapt to unrelenting “stress” in multiple ...
Views: 550 - Are Your Favorite Veggies High in Sugar? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Isaac EliazFollowing an organic, whole foods-based diet that contains a variety of fresh vegetables is essential for maintaining optimal health. Vegetables have significant phytochemical (plant nutrient and antioxidant) profiles and are many are rich in fiber, which contribute to gastrointestinal health as ...
Views: 511(1 vote) - 4 Foods to Include in Your Diet this Year - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Isaac EliazA new year has begun and with resolutions in high gear, many people are looking to improve their overall health. Of all the recommended strategies for fighting disease and promoting vitality, few are as critical and profound as the practice of healthy eating. In general, it is best to follow a ...
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