Holistic solutions can relieve repetitive stress and inflammation.
Blackberry thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger are increasingly common today with computers on every desk or frequent texting. Virtually unknown a generation ago, these conditions are caused by compression or damage to the median nerve in the wrist, which produces painful sensations in the palm, thumb, and first three fingers.
More than just a passing cramp or morning stiffness, repetitive stress can lead to sharp, piercing pains that shoot up your fingers and wrists. Symptoms include mild numbness, faint tingling, and burning sensations in… Continue reading Categories
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April 30th, 2010Holistic solutions can relieve repetitive stress and inflammation.
Blackberry thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger are increasingly common today with computers on every desk or frequent texting. Virtually unknown a generation ago, these conditions are caused by compression or damage to the median nerve in the wrist, which produces painful sensations in the palm, thumb, and first three fingers.
More than just a passing cramp or morning stiffness, repetitive stress can lead to sharp, piercing pains that shoot up your fingers and wrists. Symptoms include mild numbness, faint tingling, and burning sensations in… Continue reading Invisible Dangers Inside Every Home
April 28th, 2010
Don't let electropollution—the newest toxin—zap you and your family.
An array of seemingly unrelated symptoms—acid reflux, ADHD, anxiety, asthma, blood sugar surges, blurred vision, changes in blood pressure, chills, chronic fatigue, circulation problems in the extremities, depression, dizziness, fibromyalgia, hearing loss, heart palpitations, insomnia, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, and even seizures—have been linked to exposure 24/7 from all those gadgets that make life easier for us.
"Modern society continuously exposes the population to electromagnetic radiation, the effects of which on human health—in particular reproduction—are still unknown," write Italian scientists in a new… Continue reading Take the Acid Test
April 26th, 2010
The right pH—especially in the stomach—goes a long way toward promoting wellness.
You can't turn on the TV without hearing about the dangers of too much stomach acid. But research reports that a little acidity helps protect humans from numerous diseases and unwanted conditions.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—like those purple pills you hear so much about on television—have been associated with pneumonia in a number of studies. That's because stomach acid kills numerous pathogens including those that lead to pneumonia.
And that's not the only problem with these highly touted PPIs. Scientists at Wake Forest… Continue reading Get Rid of False Fat
April 23rd, 2010
Cut the salt to slim down and live a longer, healthier life.
Americans ingest more than twice as much salt as they need. At 1½ teaspoons a day, that's enough sodium to raise blood pressure and up the risk for cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, and stroke for most people.
No wonder that one-third of all American adults have high blood pressure. Too much salt is one good reason, along with overweight and obesity.
Trouble is, you can get too much sodium—without even shaking the salt shaker. Currently food manufacturers and fast-food chains can use… Continue reading Your Fillings Can Make You Sick
April 21st, 2010
Avoid mercury and dangerous bacteria from mainstream dental procedures.
Feeling anxious or blue—for no reason? Are you always exhausted? Feel bloated after eating or have other digestive difficulties?
Believe it or not, these and other seemingly unrelated symptoms—from twitching muscles to rapid heartbeat—may all signal problems that stem from a visit to your dentist.
"Modern" dentistry continues to use one of the most toxic substances on earth—the heavy metal mercury—in dental amalgams, those "silver" fillings, in the mouth. There, mercury vaporizes 24/7 off the surface of your fillings, while it infuses the pulp of… Continue reading Readers Digest Is Dead Wrong on Vitamins
April 19th, 2010
Why do most doctors and nurses take supplements if they aren't useful?
The April issue of Reader's Digest ran an anti-vitamin article that's generated quite a lot of responses. That may be because more than half of all Americans currently take nutritional supplements.
According to the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, here's just some of what readers had to say:
"Basic biochemistry and a review of the literature supports the benefits of supplements . . . .Reader's Digest discussed only the science that it chose to discuss. Cherry-picking science is bad science."
"I am a registered… Continue reading Are You Hypothyroid?
April 16th, 2010
Insufficient thyroid hormones can leave you exhausted, pack on pounds, and lead to fatty liver.
Disorders of the thyroid, the small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, are increasingly common among women of all ages and stages of life. For those at the height of their reproductive years, a sluggish thyroid can even prevent pregnancy and…that's not all.
Thyroid hormones exert considerable influence on metabolism at the cellular level, especially the mitochondria (the energy factories in the cells). Not only does an underactive thyroid make you feel tired, but new research also finds that it cuts muscles' oxidative capacity in half… Continue reading The Sweeteners that Slash Cancer and Diabetes Risk
April 14th, 2010
Throw out those artificial sweeteners...stock up on maple syrup and stevia!
It almost sounds too good to be true! Researchers at the University of Rhode Island recently found that previously undiscovered substances in maple syrup can stimulate insulin release and increase the sensitivity of fat cells to insulin—reducing the risk for diabetes.
Containing 13 antioxidant compounds, maple syrup also appears more effective at stalling the growth of cancerous cells than blueberries or broccoli. Another study at the University of Quebec shows that this natural sweetener fights lung and prostate cancers—as well as brain… Continue reading Common Chemicals Can Prevent Pregnancy
April 12th, 2010
Detox supports female fertility—plus a healthy sperm count.
The first study to associate the all-too-pervasive chemical, dioxin, with decreased chances for conception, shows multiple ways this toxin can damage fertility—from impacting hormone levels to lengthening menstrual cycles.
Following women exposed to dioxin at an average age of 17, Italian scientists found that those with higher blood dioxin levels took 25% longer to get pregnant. And another new study links belly fat in women with their inability to ovulate.
Similar research in Italian men links dioxin exposure to lower sperm quality. Plus, scientists at Tulane University Health… Continue reading Worse than Flu: Lyme Disease Is a Possible Pandemic
April 9th, 2010
As potentially disabling as a heart attack, tick bites are preventable.
A bacterial infection caused by tiny tick bites, Lyme disease is increasingly common in the northern hemisphere. And a mild winter in some parts of the country can explain documented cases even in January and February.
Children and young adults are most at risk for Lyme disease. While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognizes 3 infectious strains from the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, some experts believe there may be as many as 300. And you don't need to develop the "signature" bull's eye… Continue reading 
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