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- 7 Fish Oil Benefits Easily Explained - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenA few years ago, I was suffering from all sorts of ailments, including severe allergies, bronchial spasms, soft tissue rheumatism and bad moods. After years of researching, I discovered several supplements that I now consider essential to take on a daily basis, the most important of which is ...
Views: 1032 - Concentrated Fish Oil Benefits - How Quickly They Will Appear - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI've been involved in the natural health field for quite a few years now and one of the questions that people always ask me is how long it will take for a concentrated fish oil supplement to have a positive effect on their health. This is a complex matter, but basically it depends on 2 ...
Views: 1060 - Concentrated Fish Oil - 4 Keys To Choosing The Best Product - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMost people interested in the natural health sciences already know that concentrated fish oil has a lot of health benefits. But with reports of PCB and mercury contamination of several famous products, how does one know which concentrated fish oil products are good? Here are 4 things to keep ...
Views: 890 - Cod Liver Oil Versus Concentrated Fish Oil - Don't Let Yourself Be Fooled - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere are enormous health benefits to adding omega 3 fatty acid supplements to your diet, that's for sure. These include cardiovascular, cognitive and anti-inflammatory benefits. What many people don't know, however, is that in order to ensure that you're getting these benefits, you have to take ...
Views: 971 - Fish Oil Side Effects, Dangers And Benefits Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenConcentrated fish oil supplements have enormous health benefits. They can balance blood lipid profiles by lowering triglycerides and bad cholesterol, while at the same time increasing good cholesterol. They can decrease homocysteine levels. They can decrease dangerous eicosanoids and C-reactive ...
Views: 778 - 10 Tips for Everyday Health - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from sarah labdarIn our fast paced lives it’s hard to make time to eat right, and exercise. However, bad habits have a way of creeping up on you that can be detrimental to your health. Maybe its time you start thinking about how to change your everyday health! 1. Lose Weight Its no wonder why losing weight ...
Views: 878 - Concentrated Fish Oil Prevents Diabetes And Heart Disease - Even In The Obese - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIf there was one product that could help you reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, would you purchase it? There is lots of information floating around in the field of medicine, health and nutrition, but how much of it is true? Whom can you trust? After a decade of studying ...
Views: 1052 - Concentrated Fish Oil Helps Prevent Alzheimer's - Study - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAlzheimer's can be a devastating disease which affects not only the person suffering from it but also his or her entire family. This is something I know from personal experience, having seen a family member waste away from the disease. But what is the cause of Alzheimer's? There are a lot of ...
Views: 966 - Prostate Cancer - Protect Yourself With Concentrated Fish Oil - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenProstate cancer. Definitely not the words men want to hear from their doctors. Prostate cancer is spreading rapidly among the male population in every single developed nation. Its effects can be devastating. Fortunately, preventing it is largely under our own control. A large number of ...
Views: 916 - Heart Disease - Fish Oil With Lycopene And Q10 Can Prevent And Treat The Disease - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenHeart disease is one of the biggest killers in the developed nations. Heart disease is a multifaceted problem, but there are four undeniable factors that definitely play a role in its development and progression: 1. High LDL cholesterol. This cholesterol is mainly created by your liver and is ...
Views: 1199 - The Cholesterol Myth Exposed - What The Drug Companies Don't Want You To Know - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe world of modern medicine is filled with myths, lies and deception. One of the biggest myths is that "high" cholesterol is bad for you and that you have to take pharmaceutical drugs in order to lower your cholesterol levels, or you will have a heart attack or some other disastrous health ...
Views: 1334 - Statin Drug Dangers - And How To Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn the last five years, I've lost count of how many family members or acquaintances of mine have come home from the doctor's office with a prescription for statins in their hands. There is a good reason for this. Statins, also known as cholesterol-lowering drugs, are a multibillion-dollar annual ...
Views: 1020 - Cholesterol - Natural Therapies Such As Fish Oil Are Better Than Dangerous Statin Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last 20 years, many things have been written about cholesterol, which levels of cholesterol are healthy and what, if anything one should do to protect oneself. The medical establishment tends to promote dangerous statin drugs, which, not coincidentally, generate billions of dollars of ...
Views: 1007 - Depression Symptoms - And 4 Actions You Can Take To Heal Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenDepression can be quite debilitating. I have gone through difficult periods and know from personal experience that even mild symptoms of depression can ruin one's life. Here are some common symptoms: inability to sleep, inability to concentrate, decreased sex drive, feelings of hopelessness, ...
Views: 874 - Naturopathic Treatment for Arthritis - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Monika PavlickovaProblems of the musculo-skeletal systems are for most of population simply a fact of life, ranging from simple aches and pains after unaccustomed exercise or effort, to the inevitable wear and tear on our bodies as we get older. Although specialists identify up to 200 divisions of arthitic ...
Views: 1770 - Drugs Versus Fish Oil For Allergies - Differences Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMany naturopaths now recommend fish oil for allergies. There is a lot of confusion about what benefits fish oil can have for your allergies, so here's a basic analysis of the situation. An allergic reaction is an unnatural reaction of the body to some external substance, such as a pollen, a ...
Views: 3747 - 5 Allergy Tips - Fish Oil Can Have Benefits For Allergy Sufferers - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt's that time of year again. For many allergy sufferers, what should be the best time of year can become a total drain of one's energy and a very unpleasant time. I actually used to suffer from quite severe pollen allergies, dust allergies and chemical sensitivities. The good news is that I ...
Views: 1029 - Fish Oil - Pros And Cons Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere is so much health information out there these days that it's very easy to become confused. Do we need supplements? Do fish oil capsules have any real benefits? I will try to clear up some of the confusion when it comes to omega 3 supplementation and what to do about it. The short answer is ...
Views: 1252 - Nutrition Basics - 6 Keys To Better Health Through Better Eating - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenNutritional supplements can be a confusing topic. Unfortunately, the topic of healthy eating and what a healthy diet really is has become just as confusing. Personally, I have gone through many experiments and I have tried all sorts of nutritional plans, so I can speak about this with some ...
Views: 2090 - Natural Anti Aging Treatments - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from sarah labdarNo one likes getting old. But it’s a natural part of life. And as we age our bodies start to decline both internally and externally. Internal decline can lead to diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, immune weakness, and cancer. External signs of aging include wrinkles, sagging ...
Views: 800 - Orthomolecular Treatment for Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Michael LocklearOrthomolecular medicine, according to two-time Nobel prizewinner Dr. Linus Pauling, is the process of preserving good health and preventing disease by varying the concentration of substances in the body at the molecular level, such as minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. ...
Views: 1438 - Orthomolecular Treatment for Depression - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Michael LocklearDepression is at epidemic levels. In the United States, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reports that major depression is the most prevalent mood disorder today, affecting 17 percent of the population at least once in their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Views: 3155 - Orthomolecular Treatment for Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Michael LocklearScientists have found that the nutrients needed to fight different types of cancer are very similar. Their research shows that the same supplement regimen can be used to treat most cancers since orthomolecular treatments for cancer don't focus on attacking cancer tissues. Instead, they attempt ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Orthomolecular Medicine – How to Cure Disease through Nutrition - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Michael Locklear"No man of today can eat enough fruits and vegetables to supply his system with the mineral salts he requires for perfect health, because his stomach isn’t big enough to hold them! And we are running to big stomachs. No longer does a balanced and fully nourishing diet consist merely of so ...
Views: 1651 - ***The Sulfur Study - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Dr. Thomas Stearns LeeNote: To purchase SuperSulfur, visit http://www.naturodoc.com/LB-OS.htm The Cellular Matrix Study (referred to here as "The Sulfur Study") was organized in 1999. This study was inspired by a fatal type of breast cancer, a type of germ cell reproductive cancer that had been reported to ...
Views: 3616 - ***Provisioning the Campaign Against Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Dr. Thomas Stearns LeeCancer is a complex and difficult condition to heal and recover from, let alone survive. It is as unique as each of the affected body tissues and the person who faces it. Our mission is to help provision your campaign against cancer. Why a "campaign"? Because ...
Views: 2593(1 vote) - ***What Is Naturopathic Medicine? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Dr. Thomas Stearns LeeWhat Is Naturopathic Medicine?
Views: 3633(1 vote) - What Is the Best Detox Diet To Clean Out Your Body? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Steve BerchtoldWhat is the best detox diet? That is a good question and the answer is simple. It depends on what you are detoxing for. Most people know very little about why you should detox your body. They’ve heard of The Master Cleanse, the 3,4,5,6,7, and up to 28 day cleanses, but most people don’t know ...
Views: 930 - Integrative Approach for BPH Benign Prostate Hyperplasia - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThe prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes out of the body. An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they ...
Views: 2723 - Aging With Strength & Beauty - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Theresa RamseyThe word “anti-aging” has been coined within the past two centuries. The reason is because we know more about aging than ever before in medical history and we realize there are things we can do to both enhance the quality of life we have now and to prevent the “normal” degeneration that comes ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Naturopathy - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Parthenia Izzard101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health Naturopathy By Psychologist Parthenia S. Izzard, CNHP, ABD This article focuses on alternative medicine therapies: what they are, why they are, and what difference that should make to you and yours. There might be some who do not know much about ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Holiday Time with Natural Sugars with ZERO Calories - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Theresa RamseySugar (sucrose) is a carbohydrate that occurs naturally in EVERY fruit and EVERY vegetable. It occurs in the greatest quantities in sugar cane. Please do not confuse sucrose with sucralose. Just one extra syllable makes a food into a poison. Read labels closely, if sucralose is anywhere on it – ...
Views: 826 - Eat These Hot Foods at the First Sign of a Cold - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from sarah labdarAt the first sign of a cold, the first food most people turn to is chicken soup. That’s because when you were young and got sick your mom or grandmother would take care of you and serve you chicken soup to make you feel better. For centuries folk medicine has passed down this comfort food as a ...
Views: 983 - Dr. Theresa Ramsey | Natural Libido Enhancers ~ Get Sexy! - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Theresa RamseyThe million dollar question from women is “how can I improve my sex drive”? The million dollar question from men is “how can I improve my sexual performance”? There are some very simple steps you can take and in a very short time, the benefits are yours. The most important step is to ...
Views: 1469 - Reduce Premature Aging Through Foods That Fight Wrinkles - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from sarah labdarAs we age the collagen which keeps our skin taunt and firm begins to breakdown, which causes the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. These signs of aging normally don’t start to occur until after age 35. However premature aging and wrinkles can still occur. This is due to stress, toxins, ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Autism Causes, Herbal products Ashwagandha Bacopa - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Veena DeoThe definition of Autism is “Absorption in self-centered subjective mental activity” as in daydreams, fantasies, delusions or hallucinations and when accompanied by marked withdrawal from reality. Autism is a mental disorder originating in infancy that is characterized by self absorption, ...
Views: 6226 - Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol Through the Food You Eat - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from sarah labdarCholesterol is measured in three ways, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and total cholesterol. Cholesterol is determined by a couple of different factors genetics, diet and exercise. One’s diet is the easiest factor to control. However, peoples eating habits have declined over the ...
Views: 823 - Seeking Treatment For Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Ioventures IncSeveral people are affected by yeast infection each year. And to their dismay, this embarrassing condition is quite common. In spite of its being common, many people find it a great challenge to find the right kind of treatment for their condition. While there are several affordable yeast ...
Views: 799 - How To Stop Drinking - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Jeanine DoyleEach alcoholic wants to put down the bottle. Each day is a battle. Whether the craving for alcohol exists or not, the bottle is something that they just naturally turn to. Family and friends often intervene with no success. It boils down to the control of the drinker. In order to stop, the ...
Views: 769 - Thyroid Hair Loss - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Louise O'ConnorThyroid Hair Loss Hair loss is one of the most common and distressing signs of an under active thyroid gland, or hypothyroidism as it is known. Thyroid hair loss usually causes overall hair thinning which may result in bald patches over time. Typically the hair falls out when combing or ...
Views: 2050(2 votes) - ADHD children, ADD, herbal remedies, treatment - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Veena DeoAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD or ADD is a syndrome of learning and behavioral problems that is not caused by any serious underlying physical or mental disorder and is characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention by impulsive behavior (as in speaking out of turn) and ...
Views: 2337 - What is Naturopathy? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Dr. Bill Bailey"Naturopathy is a philosophy which encompasses a view of life, a model for living a full life. The word naturopathy is a Latin-Greek hybrid which can be defined as 'being close to or benefiting from nature.'" — Stewart Mitchell, Naturopathy: Understanding the Healing Power of Nature A ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Breakthrough Cancer Research Presented at Medical Week in Germany - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Isaac EliazI recently attended Medical Week in Baden-Baden, Germany, where I presented the principles of integrative medicine and the latest research on the role of Modified Citrus Pectin in the treatment of cancer. Medical Week is Europe’s biggest medical congress for complementary medicine. The main ...
Views: 817 - Epilepsy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Boris MayantsEpilepsy Epilepsy is a disorder of individual parts of the brain, which are when triggered by electrical discharges result in epileptic seizures. Forms and type of the seizures can wary from one patient to another. According to the WHO (World Health Organization) , there are about 50 million ...
Views: 1563 - Blood glucose trials, Blood sugar studies, Gluco x - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Veena DeoThis is a study that compares the performance of Gluco X (a generic name and not a commercial name), a herbal supplement product that is primarily made up of Gymnema, Bitter Melon, Salacia, Fenugreek, Jambolan and Cinnamon (active ingredients) and a conventional drug used for blood sugar ...
Views: 2998 - Long Pepper or Piper Longum benefits, Asthma, Stress, Insomnia relief - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Veena DeoPippali is one of the most widely used Ayurvedic herb. The botanical name is Piper Longum and it belongs to the family Piperaceae. In english it is called Longa Pepper. It is primarily made up of volatile oils, resin, Piperine, Piperlongumine, Pipperin, Pippalartin, Piplartine. The fruit of ...
Views: 4486(1 vote) - Green Tea benefits, Cholesterol, Arthritis, heart health - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Veena DeoGreen Tea is made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis. This plant grows as a large shrub or tree. Green tea has been recognized as a medicinal beverage to promote healthy mind and body for almost 5000 years. Traditional Chinese medicine has recommended green tea for headaches, body aches, pain, ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Nutmeg benefits, Insomnia, Digetion, Memory help - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Veena DeoNutmeg or Mystica Fragrans or Jaiphal in Hindi is always used in foods, especially in desserts in India. It is considered as a precious herb because of the enormous medicinal properties of its seeds. The most important thing in the uses of Nutmeg, as a small dose it does not produce any side ...
Views: 2950 - How to Boost Your Immune System Through the Foods You Eat - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from sarah labdarThe food you eat helps to protect your body inside and out, therefore its best to fill your diet with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants from fresh grown and raised foods. Unfortunately, fast food, high fat, and high sugar foods have taken over the American diet. These foods wreak havoc on the ...
Views: 746 - Natural Treatments for ADHD/ADD - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Adam GravesADHD/ADD a growing crisis By: Adam Graves ND, LAc Treating children with ADD/ADHD medication can be a doubled edge sword. One side is that the medications can be effective and help provide relief; the other side is that they can have severe adverse effects and don’t provide a real long term ...
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