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Can Chinese Herbal Medicine Treat Cancer? The Research Says Yes

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chinese herbalA large scale review of research by Australia and Chinese University scientists has proved with thousands of studies using hundreds of thousands of cancer patients that Chinese herbal medicine offers significant treatment for most types of cancers – including breast cancer.

The research comes from Australia’s University of Western Sydney and the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. The researchers analyzed and reviewed 2,964 human clinical studies that involved 253,434 cancer patients. Among these were 2,385 randomized controlled studies and Continue reading →

Ibuprofen Kills More than Pain, So What Is the Alternative?

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ibuproPain and unhealthy levels of inflammation are fast becoming default bodily states in the industrialized world. While in most cases we can adjust the underlying pro-inflammatory conditions by altering our diet, and reducing stress and environmental chemical exposures, these approaches take time, discipline and energy, and sometimes we just want the pain to stop now. Continue reading →

Carcinogenic Parabens Contaminating U.S. Food Supply

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parabensResearchers may have solved a vexing mystery as to why parabens contamination in humans has been so pervasive in recent studies: Parabens are increasingly contaminating our food supply.

Researchers from the New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, along with the University of New York at Albany have determined in a study Continue reading →

Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs

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tumeric altTurmeric is one the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today.  Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies.  In fact, our five-year long research project on this sacred plant has revealed over 600 potential preventive Continue reading →

You Can Treat Osteoarthritis Symptoms Naturally

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osteoQ: My husband was devastated when his doctor gave him a diagnosis of severe osteoarthritis in both hips. He’s an avid runner, and can’t imagine having to give it up. Is there anything we can do?

Dr. Wright: My first suggestion to all osteoarthritis sufferers is to eliminate nightshade vegetables — such as tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, paprika, and eggplants — from the diet. Continue reading →

Fenugreek Multifaceted Healing Herb

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fenugreekDid You Know…

… that fenugreek can help build muscles, burn body fat and protect against type 2 diabetes and heart disease?

Fenugreek is more than just a flavorful spice to add to chicken, curries and salads.  It’s been a century-old favorite among ayurvedic practitioners and herbalists for treating ailments from Continue reading →

How Do We Reduce Inflammation?

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inflaIn Part I of this series, we looked at what inflammation is and how it contributes to cancer development and progression. In Part II, we examine how to discern if inflammation is an issue for you, some valuable assessments to consider to measure it, and the very specific actions you can take to lower inflammation levels that Continue reading →

Carnitine Supplements: Good or Bad for You?

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carnitineYou may have seen recent media reports about a scientific study suggesting that carnitine could be linked to heart disease. Carnitine – found in red meat, poultry, and fish and also available as a dietary supplement – Continue reading →

Astaxanthin An All-Natural Brain Booster

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astaThe Antioxidant that’s 800x more Powerful Than CoQ10

Discover how this powerhouse antioxidant may
help treat chronic disease, support optimal cardiovascular function and… make your skin glow in the process!

When the words anti-aging, longevity and wellness are attached to a health supplement or product, the buzzword antioxidant is sure to follow.  As a label-savvy consumer, you don’t want to get hoodwinked by the hype.  Continue reading →

The Seven-Cent Cure for High Cholesterol

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niacinA new report from the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service (OMNS), a top research group, claims that niacin — and not dangerous statins — is by far the most effective and affordable cure for keeping your nagging high cholesterol in check.

Niacin — a form of vitamin B3 — has been studied in more than 42,000 scientific papers, Continue reading →

How to Address Allergies and Asthma Symptoms as “Worst Allergy Season Ever” Begins

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allergy seasonStory at-a-glance

  • Spring allergies affect an estimated 25 million Americans. Airborne pollen is the    most common cause of seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis
  • An estimated 80 percent of your immune system Continue reading →

Low Intake of B Linked to Depression

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bbFeeling low? Get your B

When it comes to depression, the mainstream would rather have you wait until the symptoms are there before doing something about it. But what if you could help to prevent depression from affecting your life, simply by adding a couple of essential vitamins to your diet?

“B vitamins linked to depression risk in older adults.” Continue reading →

Kukicha Green Tea AKA Twig Tea

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kukukicha green teaDid You Know…

…that kukicha green tea alkalizes your body for better health and works topically to beautify your skin?

Kukicha green tea, or “twig tea,” is unique among green teas.  It is not made not from tea leaves, but from the stems and young twigs of the tree shrub Camellia sinensi.  This tea is infused with vitamins and minerals that nurture the plant’s growth and Continue reading →

Study Finds Statins Associated with Kidney Damage

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lipitorStatins linked to lasting kidney damage

When it comes to buying airtime, billion-dollar drugs like Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor are giving a certain green gecko a run for his money. In fact, these days the only way to avoid the constant onslaught of commercials for cholesterol-lowering statins is to turn off your television.

But I’m hoping a new study takes some of the Madison Avenue shine off of these potentially unsafe, and possibly even deadly, Continue reading →

An Ancient Mineral – Shilajit Benefits Range from Increasing Memory to Longevity

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Did you know…that an ancient mineral substance preserved in the Himalayan mountain regions of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan offers amazing health benefits for longevity, sensual prowess, memory, and well-being?

Shilajit is a mineral substance that is quite literally “the carbon footprint” of our earth’s ancient ecosystem. Continue reading →