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This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=waking-up-the-same-time-each-night-chinese-medicine-may-explain-whyrnr
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=great-news-for-folks-with-nut-allergies People who are allergic to one type of nut are usually told to avoid all types of tree nuts, however, this may be an unnecessary caution. Good News for Those With Nut Allergiesr Tree nuts - image from Shutterstockr
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=just-doing-this-improves-major-depression I get frustrated when certain natural agents are disrespected by western medicine. This news is a prime example of something very powerful! A new trial from Deakin University has shown for the first time that improving diet quality can treat major depression.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-liver-disease-is-not-diagnosed-until-it-s-too-late-here-are-the-wa ing-signs This Liver Disease Isn't Visible During Tests Until It’s Too Late But These 7 Signs Are! The liver is a powerhouse of bodily activity. While the liver’s main job is to filter blood coming from the digestive tract, the liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. The liver also produces proteins necessary for blood clotting.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-shocking-statin-scam-special-report Scientists are reporting that cholesterol drugs, which 15 millio Americans are prescribed, are also completely worthless. A group of international researchers published a study in the BMJ Open journal that found no link between what’s known as “bad” cholesterol and death as a result of heart disease in individuals over 60 years of age.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=these-two-natural-supplements-slash-heart-disease-by-50rnr
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=shocking-drop-of-life-expectancy-in-the-us This just in! Life expectancy has dropped in the US for the second year in a row. People in the US have worse health and are dying younger than people in other rich countries. rn(CNN)Life expectancy in the United States has dropped again following last year's decline, which marked the first downtu in more than two decades.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=one-natural-cure-combats-lyme-diseasernr
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-your-gut-affects-your-joint-health How Your Gut Affects Your Joints Many people who experience different types of joint pain try to find a “fast fix” by masking the pain with drugs or topicals. These are only temporary solutions. Though it is true that some types of arthritis in joints have no cure, don’t lose hope. The origin of the problem may be in your gut.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=one-herb-exercise-improved-cardiac-function Medical News Today.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-acupuncture-can-lift-your-face-without-surgery-painlesslyAncient Chinese medicine is designed to rectify ailments internally, not just topically. This means a person’s exterior, including their face, is affected directly by the overall health of their internal organs. The actual science of this is called physiognomy and has existed for thousands of years. In the areas of facial sagging and wear there are correlations to internal organs.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-case-against-marijuanaThe Case Against Marijuana Many people in these modern times are searching for various ways to escape from reality and life’s pressures.r
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=c-section-births-linked-to-food-allergies A NEW study published in the journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology found that children born via C-Section have a higher risk of developing food allergies, compared to babies born through a natural birth. The study looked at one million children born between 2001 and 2012 in Sweden, and discovered that 2.5% of those kids were diagnosed with a food allergy later in life.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=think-your-dna-is-written-in-stone-well-think-again If you are one of my clients you are probably tired of hearing me extol the virtues of these two practices. As the evidence for positive effects on so many physical and psychological difficulties accumulate, I am tempted to believe that there is nothing they can't do...Here's more proof! Meditation and yoga are not only relaxing; they can also 'reverse' molecular reactions in DNA which trigger ill-health and depression.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=want-to-save-the-planet-a-simple-solution LUND, Sweden — Recent research has established the four best ways to completely minimize your own greenhouse gas emissions and keep the planet healthy. The most significant tactic? Keep reading.... Researchers from Lund University and the University of British Columbia studied 39 peer-reviewed research articles and government reports in order to identify the most efficient ways to help the planet.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-rejuvenate-your-kidneys
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=fall-winter-immune-support-for-the-entire-family Fall and winter will be upon us shortly and the forecast is that this will be another long, severe one. I am going to stay positive but already this season, I have seen many clients that are suffering with sick children, spouses and other family members not to mention work and school associates.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-one-nutrient-may-stop-blindness-and-cure-eye-diseases Scientists at ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science and University of L’Aquila, in Italy, suggest the spice could reverse the course of blinding diseases and may hold one of the keys to preventing the loss of sight in old age.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=gerd-symptoms-causes-natural-treatments Heartbu is a common symptom that many people will experience at sometime. It is diagnosed as GERD or Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease when it becomes chronic. It may occur with or without known triggers. Some commonly known triggers such as chocolate, coffee, spicy foods, citrus fruits and tomatoes are often avoided by people with symptoms.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-choose-a-holistic-doctorrnr
This article was originally posted at: http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=what-s-better-for-you-is-also-better-for-the-environment-9-things-you-can-do-about-climate-change Author, Jeff McMahon recently published this topic in Forbes. I agree with his assessment! I also agree with his findings:
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=steroid-injections-may-lead-to-more-harm-than-good Doctors and patients should be aware that if they're using steroid injections to relieve the pain associated with osteoarthritis: the shots may be doing more harm than good. In a new study published in the journal Radiology, researchers looked at 459 patients in a US hospital who had received one to three corticosteroid injections into a knee or hip.r
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=a-powerful-natural-treatment-for-thyroid-disease This just in! Drinking chamomile tea helps to protect against thyroid cancer. Although most often enjoyed for its delicate floral flavour and sedative effect, researchers have now found that chamomile tea has anti-cancer actions.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=could-this-essential-oil-be-more-effective-than-deet A new article advising Americans how to protect themselves against mosquitoes, ticks and other disease-carrying bugs, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends five effective repellents. Four of them are synthetic chemicals. The fifth, which the agency calls a “biopesticide,” is the all natural oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.r
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=is-whole-wheat-better-than-white-well-it-depends-on-this Whole-wheat bread is better for you than white bread, right? Maybe. According to a study published today in the journal Cell Metabolism, the answer depends on the bacterial status of your gut!r
Article originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-next-big-thing-in-superfoods This Just in... Newport Oregon, Oregon State researchers recently patented a new strain of seaweed that grows unbelievably fast, is full of protein and nutrients and has an unusual characteristic when cooked.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=decrease-mortality-in-just-a-few-stepsrnr
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=social-media-hounds-may-share-this-personality-type If you are one of these folks, you are likely to use Facebook more frequently and intensely than others. New research in Heliyon reveals that these people see and treat their Facebook friends as "digital objects," and have significantly more friends than others…. It also shows that these people have a greater need to compare themselves to others on Facebook.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=true-benefits-of-collagen-revealed You’ve heard it from health experts, beauty gurus, and possibly even your social media friends. Collagen is the latest buzzword on every one’s lips, and it can now be found in just about everything — from creams and cosmetics, to powders and pills. And the truth is, this may be one instance where the hype is actually factual.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-herb-weeds-out-cancer-cells Those yellow flowers on your lawn are more than just pesky weeds. Dandelion has been considered a valuable food and medicine in both Eastern and Western culture for thousands of years and is now being studied for its cancer fighting abilities. The use of the dandelion plant in both Greek and Chinese medicine predates written records. Traditional healers use it to cleanse the liver, flush toxins from the kidneys and purify the blood.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-popular-beverage-now-to-carry-a-wa ing-label Worldwide, coffee is among the most popular of beverages, enjoyed by millions. It is estimated that 3.4 billion pounds are consumed each year within the USA alone. Coffee is one of the best studied beverage to offer some health effects. But how much is too much, does it carry risk of contributing to things such as cancer, and what is behind this new proposed warning label for coffee?
A brand new study reveals that the type of immune response triggered by gut bacteria depends on the health of the individual environment in the gut. What this means is that depending upon your gut environment, various pathogens entering your system will precipitate differing diseases or no disease at all. This is what I do with a large amount of my digestive clients.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-vaccine-industry-is-in-a-panic-after-this-new-study According to the latest research published by Scripps Research Institute, the flu vaccine is worthless.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=special-report-these-commons-meds-may-be-linked-to-this If you're one of the millions of Americans who takes one of a class of anti-reflux meds such as Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, take heed: These drugs have been linked to higher odds of kidney trouble. The study couldn't prove cause-and-effect -- it's possible that folks who need these heartbu medicines are simply more prone to kidney disease for other reasons. But the review of data did show a link.r
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=parkinson-s-disease-may-be-linked-to-this Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder where brain cells accumulate excessive amounts of a protein called alpha-synuclein and then die off. Patients lose motor function, experience tremors and shaking, and suffer other physical and mental effects. One million people in the U.S. and up to 10 million worldwide suffer from the condition. It is considered the world's second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's.
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-herb-cures-cancer-hepatitis-kidneys-stomach-and-more Dandelion root has been used as an herbal food therapy since ancient times. It is able to treat allergies, lower cholesterol levels, to improve bile production, and detoxify the liver. Also, it has diuretic properties and if good for pregnant women and for those with menopausal symptoms.r
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=latest-news-about-smart-phones-and-health-it-isn-t-good Scientists aren't yet sure if technology is destroying our brains, but they're pretty confident it can trigger some obsessive behaviors that look a lot like addiction, and lead to depression. It's also slowing down our thinking processes. Most tasks are better done off the phone, research suggests.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=what-parkinson-s-als-and-ms-have-in-common As we have observed for several years, now researchers are catching up! Scientists are quickly discovering that gut microbiomes may hold the key to a vast amount of health issues including Parkinson's, ALS, MS and even Autism.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=more-people-are-tu ing-to-alte ative-medicine For some time Americans have been supporting alte ative medicine in the United States. Almost 40% of adults are participating in treatments like: nutritional therapy, acupuncture, yoga, meditation and homeopathy. Most of the treatments are being used by adults though,not children. I am estimating but guess 90% for adults and only 10% for children at present.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=please-don-t-do-thisrnr
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=intermittent-fasting-and-its-benefitsrnr
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=my-new-year-s-health-resolutions I promised to share my 2020 health resolutions with you and here they are! Any or preferably ALL are the most important steps a person could ever take to improving their health. #1. Just MOVE
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=saying-goodbye-to-pests-naturally-special-report
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-save-on-laboratory-testingIt’s become depressing to have clients in your office who need laboratory tests who can’t do them because they cannot afford to… Unknown to most people is the fact that labs contract their prices with insurance companies, clinics and doctor’s offices and pricing can vary widely! The reason most people do not understand this is because labs are typically paid for by insurance companies.r
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-country-is-anti-vaccine-and-has-the-lowest-infant-mortality-rate-and-highest-life-expectancy Did you know that there is a country with the lowest infant mortality rate, highest life expectancies, that has banned several vaccines mandatory in the United States? I didn’t either…Read on for the important facts… Japan has the lowest infant mortality rate following their ban on mandatory vaccinations, and they urge other countries to follow this firm stance
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=peanut-allergy-reversed-in-majority-of-children-in-groundbreaking-immunotherapy-trial I have seen results like these for years! Please contact us if you would like an appointment to discuss. Researchers at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia have made a breakthrough in the treatment of peanut allergies in children.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=holiday-gift-showcase I realize that this article is a week late. Mike, my fabulous assistant was injured and had to have emergency surgery last week. I didn't even have time to post a postponement for you all. I'm sorry....
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-scary-truth-about-what-is-hurting-kids-special-report Something has gone dangerously awry. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent. Even more troubling, the number of 13- to 18-year-olds who committed suicide jumped 31 percent.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=what-the-american-diet-does-to-beneficial-gut-bacteria A study published this week in the journal Cell follows multi-generation immigrants from Southeast Asia to the United States. As they moved, their gut microbes responded. Once in the United States, the immigrants' gut diversity dropped to resemble the less-varied microbiomes in European Americans. At the same time, obesity rates spiked.
This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=climate-change-is-causing-nutritional-deficienciesRising levels of carbon dioxide could make crops less nutritious and damage the health of hundreds of millions of people, research has revealed, with those living in some of the world’s poorest regions likely to be hardest hit. Previous research has shown that many food crops become less nutritious when grown under the CO2 levels expected by 2050, with reductions of protein, iron and zinc estimated at 3–17%.