Category Archives: Health Tips

It’s hard to believe we are into April already, but Spring is in the air, and everywhere you look you can see the proof in all the blooming plants and trees. As the days get longer and the weather warmer … Continue reading →

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It is named after the doctor who first described the condition in 1912. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack, inflame and eventually … Continue reading →

March 12, 2012 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Sugary drinks are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) as well as some adverse changes in lipids, inflammatory factors, and leptin, according to a new analysis of men participating in … Continue reading →

High blood pressure is typically a silent disease, producing few or no symptoms while increasing the risk for heart attack, stroke, vision problems and kidney disease. There are two basic types of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension: primary … Continue reading →

The chart was put together by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, but its figures still, alas, look quite relevant. Thanks to lobbying, Congress chooses to subsidize foods that we’re supposed to eat less of. Of course, there are surely … Continue reading →

Allergy reversal can be achieved by changing the energy dynamics of the nervous system using acupuncture, detoxification, and nutrient support. Konrad Kail, ND.  called his approach Natural Elimination of Allergy Treatment (NEAT) and reported that 87% of his allergy patients … Continue reading →

Well February is almost over, and spring is just around the corner! Time to start thinking about gardening, flowers, working outside and Allergies. With all the wonderful rain we have had, this ought to be a great year for blooming … Continue reading →

Each year an estimated 600,000 Americans experience strokes, which are interruptions of the blood supply to any part of the brain, resulting in damaged brain tissue. Of these victims, 160,000 die, making stroke the third leading cause of death in … Continue reading →

If you’re like me, coconuts bring to mind images of tropical drinks, Thai food, and, of course, the almighty Mounds bar. Lately, though, nutritional components of the coconut have been promoted for health or fitness reasons: Coconut oil, despite containing … Continue reading →

Researchers have found strong evidence showing acupuncture relieves stress. If the holiday season has left you filled with hard-to-overcome stress, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center say the alternative health answer to letting go may be acupuncture. The researchers say … Continue reading →