Environmental factors—including EMFs and mercury—may put children at risk. April marks Autism Awareness Month, and as statistics continue to skyrocket, it’s something every parent and future parent should educate themselves about. A quarter century ago, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were extremely rare—only 1 out 100,000 children. Today experts estimate that 2 to 6 kids out of 1,000 … READ MORE
It’s effective for carpal tunnel, cramps, migraines, and more. Used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for at least 2,600 years, acupuncture can significantly reduce painful menstrual cramps—compared to pharmaceutical drugs or even herbal medicine. While the cause of cramps remains unknown, the pain, nausea, and bloating they can create each month keep 10% of women … READ MORE
The right kind of healthy chocolate can be a heart-friendly gift for your Valentine. For most of us, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without cards, flowers, and chocolate. Americans buy 58 million pounds of chocolates—of all sorts—for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day alone, making it the second most popular day for indulgences after Halloween. … READ MORE
Electropollution saps energy—and packs on pounds. January marks Thyroid Awareness Month, and according to my colleague, thyroid expert and patient advocate Mary Shomon, it’s estimated that as many as 40 million Americans may be suffering from undiagnosed or misdiagnosed thyroid conditions. While there are many factors that can affect thyroid function, I find one risk to be specifically concerning—electropollution! … READ MORE
Radiation from electrical and wireless gadgets can damage DNA and activate tumor growth. Israeli scientists have found that low-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs)—produced by cell and cordless phones, hair dryers, electronics, faulty wiring, microwave ovens, PDAs, power lines, TVs, and WiFi—have “a statistically significant influence on the formation” of the most common form of breast cancer. Following close … READ MORE
Plus, fight inflammation linked to cancer and heart disease. Found in grass-fed beef, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) appears to benefit a range of inflammatory conditions—atherosclerosis, cancers, colitis, metabolic syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis—according to new research at University College Dublin. Other studies show that CLA reduces oxidative stress in cancer and enhances the body’s immune response. That’s … READ MORE
CLA fights fat and dials down inflammation linked to cancer and heart disease. It’s been ten years. And I still marvel at the way CLA targets belly fat. That’s why I’ve made this “good” omega-6 fat part of the tried and true Fat Flush regimen. Changes in America’s food supply have made it difficult to … READ MORE
Even low-level radiation from mobile phones zaps the brain. This just in: Wednesday’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that simply holding an activated cell phone next to your head for less than an hour (50 minutes to be exact) changes brain metabolism—and you don’t even need to be talking on your … READ MORE
“Vitamin G” reduces stress, promotes sleep, and relieves inflammation. As a pioneer in the US cable TV industry, Clint Ober was intimately familiar with the role of grounding to protect the integrity and clarity of transmissions. After his retirement, Ober began to wonder if there was any need for humans, like all electrical systems—including cable … READ MORE
Attention all pregnant women, cell phone and wireless addicts, and people with smart meters. No doubt you have read about the latest research which finds that cell phones and other wireless technology can place a pregnant woman’s baby at risk. A well publicized study in the journal Epidemiology shows that cell phone use, which emit low levels of non-ionizing radiation, … READ MORE
