Diabetes:a holistic view of treatment Dr. Helen Lee, DC Diabetes has increased world wide at alarming rates over the past few decades. Statistics show that the incidence of diabetes has gone from 153 million diagnosed in 1980 to 347 million in 2008. More specifically, diabetes has risen twice as much as in the U.S as [...]

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To sweat or not to sweat Dr. Helen Lee, DC Fever and aches and pains, oh my! Many people don’t enjoy when their bodies don’t feel well and do whatever they can as quickly as they can to get rid of the symptoms. But what if symptoms arise for our benefit? Symptoms are cues to [...]

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Aging, Sex, and Birth Control: What’s a Woman to Do? Ian Wahl, DAc, LAc, CH There are many different responsibilities women deal with at different stages in their life. One of these important responsibilities involves her ability to conceive a healthy child. However, what happens if a woman is not yet ready to have a [...]

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SALT: Good or Bad? by Dr. Peter Glidden, ND All of the hoopla in the media these days about the dangers of salt is a perfect example of why the LAST person you should trust for advice on nutrition is a medical doctor. If your $30,000 automobile started to give you trouble, would you ask [...]

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The Myths of Asthma by Ian Wahl, DAc, LAc, CH The physicians in ancient Greece used the word “asthma” to mean breathlessness or gasping for air. They believed that asthma could be relieved by adhering to a healthy diet and lifestyle changes. Ancient Chinese physicians used the term to mean “wheezy breathing” to indicate an [...]

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To manicure or not…that is the question by Sharon M. Weinstein Do you keep your nails perfectly trimmed, cleaned and manicured? If your nails aren’t perfect, do you cover them up with fake nails or polish? Did you know that ignoring such signs as imperfections could be dangerous to your health? The eyes, skin and [...]

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National Diabetes Awareness Month by Sharon M Weinstein National Diabetes Awareness Month — should it be a month, or should it be each and every day? Diabetes is rampant, and unless we win the wars on obesity and education, we cannot hope to win the war on diabetes. It is our country’s greatest enemy. So, [...]

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Alzheimer’s Disease by Peter Glidden, ND Alzheimer’s disease is a modern epidemic. 5.3 million Americans have it. It is the 7th leading cause of death. According to the CDC, there is a new diagnosis every 70 seconds and its treatment profits the medical industry 148 billion dollars a year. Worldwide, 35.6 million people are suspected [...]

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Healthy Lungs by Dr. Melody Hart The lungs are essential organs for life, but it is not well known that respiratory diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2020, out of 68 million deaths worldwide, 11.9 million will be caused by lung diseases (4.7 by COPD, 2.5 by pneumonia, 2.4 by TB and [...]

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Five Health Hazards of Summer by Sharon M Weinstein Summertime… and the living is easy. Fish are jumping and the cotton is high – but the lazy, hazy days of summer also represent health hazards! Summer is here, so be aware of these and other health hazards to ensure a safe summer for you and [...]

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Can’t Blame it on Genes by Dr. Helen Lee For generations people have been powerless to & accepted disease processes or the way one ages on the particular genes which may have been “passed down”. For example, “my mom and all her siblings have gotten diabetes so I will get diabetes sooner or later”, “I’m [...]

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Metabolic Syndrome by Dr. Raymond Hatland, DDS Iodine Supplementation and Metabolic Syndrome Consumption of seaweed in amounts typical of the Japanese people may be associated with low metabolic syndrome prevalence. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of metabolic risk factors in one person. They include: Abdominal obesity, Atherogenic dyslipidemia (high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol [...]

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What Causes Gray Hair? by Dr. Peter Glidden, ND Q. What really causes gray hair? A. A deficiency in the mineral copper is the cause of gray hair. It is NOT due to aging, stress, nor is it genetic. Copper is necessary for the formation of melanin, which is the pigment that colors our hair and [...]

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The Meridian Stress Assessment: What it is and How can it Help You? by Dr Tom Bayne, DC The Meridian Stress Assessment (MSA) is a painless, non-invasive analysis using an FDA-approved measurement device to detect imbalances in your health. The MSA allows your physician to detect dysfunctions associated with symptoms you’ve been experiencing. Meridian Stress [...]

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Are you one of the REAL MEN? by Ian Wahl, DAc, LAc, CH How many men know that June 14-June 20 has been designated National Men’s Health Week? Probably not many. And that’s unfortunate. Men may be from Mars, but we have a very earthly purpose. Most of us are partners with a family. Therefore, [...]

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Resolutions to great Health! by Dr. Tom Bayne, DC Drink more water- Yes, I know you have heard this before, so why are you not doing it? Slowly build your pure water intake to 1 quart per 50 lbs of body weight. Tap water is not a good source for your daily H2O consumption. The [...]

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Germs or No Germs? by Dr. Kristina Sargent, DC There is a rising sentiment that we have become too clean! But wait, isn’t cleanliness next to Godliness? Well, not exactly according to of us who believe that the immune system needs to be challenged, naturally. The Hygiene Hypothesis basically states that our bodies need to [...]

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Don’t Settle for “It’s Your Hormones Honey!” by Dr Diane Meyer Going from doctor to doctor and hearing “It’s your hormones honey,” made me want to scream! As an educated person, degreed in Psychology and Dentistry, I knew there were answers I wasn’t getting. The many doctors I consulted with were stymied, as my persistent [...]

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What Is Holistic Healing? by Dr Marilyn Mitchell, MD, BHSP Dr. Marilyn Mitchell is transforming her practice with the growth of the Integrated Healing Team. Dr. Mitchell has pursued certification in energy healing and holistic services to complement her core services of responsive and holistic women’s health. By expanding her scope of practice and attracting [...]

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The Great Cholesterol Scam by Dr Peter Glidden Contrary to popular opinion, cholesterol is not a bad thing. 85% of your brain (by weight) is made of cholesterol. All of your sex hormones (estrogen, progestrerone, testosterone, cortisol, DHEA) are all made from cholesterol. Cholesterol is so important that your body makes three to four times [...]

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Healthy Living… For Life! by Sharon M Weinstein, MS, RN, CRNI, FACW, FAAN Healthy living doesn’t happen at the doctor’s office. The road to better health is paved with the small decisions we make every day. It’s about the choices we make when we buy groceries, drive our cars and hang out with our kids. [...]

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Living A Gluten Free Life by Beverly & Ian Wahl Gluten has been in the news lately. We notice that more foods are being promoted as “gluten-free”. Yet most people have no idea what gluten is or why there are “gluten-free” foods. Let’s see if we can bring some clarity to why even Chex Cereal [...]

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Sustainable Medicine by Dr Steven Koos, D.D.S., M.D. Sustainability, broadly defined as the capacity to endure, has become a wide-ranging term that can be applied to almost every facet of life on earth, from a local to a global scale. For humans it is the potential for long-term maintenance of wellbeing, which in turn depends [...]

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Acid Vs. Alkaline: Acidity Leads To All Sickness And Disease by Dr Hugh A Jenkins The pH level (the acid- alkaline measurement) of our internal fluids affects every cell in our bodies. An alkaline pH of body fluids is healthy for the body cells. The issue is how to maintain a balance pH level for [...]

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“The Call For Action” Eco-Friendly Healthcare by Dr Steven Koos, D.D.S, M.D. Part I: “The Call For Action” — Eco-Friendly Healthcare We live in a world where concern for the environment and sustainable development – minimizing the impact of our consumption of renewable resources – is a necessary and growing consideration for everyone. Business and [...]

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What Is Miasm? by Harry Hong, Ph.D, OMD Miasm is a homeopathic term to describe tendencies and root issues to develop chronic diseases. The word miasm means a cloud or fag in the being. The theory originates in the founding father of homeopathy, Hahnemann’s book The Chronic Diseases which was published in 1828. He believes [...]

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Epsom Salts & Cerebral Palsy by Ian Wahl, DAc, Lac, CH There has been a lot of talk lately about the use of Epsom salts to cut the risk of cerebral palsy in premature infants. The articles written in the mainstream media point to one particular study from the University of Alabama that indicated injecting [...]

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Beyond Skin Care Myths by Dr. Jaena Stanley-Gonzaga What is truly needed to keep the skin looking young, clear, healthy and vibrant? Would it be expensive moisturizers and creams, pH balanced skin care products, natural products, soap free cleansers, and skin exfoliants? We all have a daily regimen of taking care of our skin. The [...]

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Preventing & Treating Sunburn Naturally by Dr Harry Hong PhD, L.Ac. Summertime is fun, the pool, the beach and the…dangerous sun poisoning. Symptoms of sun poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea and red, burning skin. How do you prevent sun poisoning? Let’s start with some basics. Make sure your body is hydrated. Hydration does not mean [...]

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What Is Green Health Care? by Dr Martha H Howard Green health care is based on the understanding that we are all ecosystems, interacting with each other and with the larger ecosystem—the outdoor and indoor environments that surround us. Before the development of industrialized medicine, people were often sent to “greener” climates to recover from [...]

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Computerized Testing Solves Medical Mysteries by Martha H. Howard, MD Computerized electric conductance testing measures electric response at acupuncture points. This scan can read the balance of energy in your lungs or other organs; it can reflect your reactions to food and food additives. It can show whether you have a reaction to dust, molds, [...]

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Vision Training: A Family Affair Copyright 1997 Esther Kuntz by Esther Kuntz My lifelong vision problems never would have been diagnosed or treated if it hadn’t been for my young children. Initially, my husband and I sought Dr. Getzell’s help because both of our children had difficulties with reading and writing, as well as balance [...]

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More Than Just Rickets by Dr. Mayer Eisenstein More Than Just Rickets The newly rediscovered anti-aging properties of the amazing sunshine Vitamin D By Dr. Mayer Eisenstein Recent scientific studies have found that the level of Vitamin D in most people, while adequate to protect against rickets, is not high enough to lower the probability [...]

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Why Consider A Holistic Approach To Life? As individuals seeking a healthy, happy and productive life, it is important to consider where we come from, and what benefits us and those around us in achieving our goals, whether they be greater health, awareness or happiness. A full holistic approach to life considers our inter-dependence on [...]

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Hair Analysis by Dr Hugh A. Jenkins N.D., D.C.BTA Clinician Hair is an excretory tissue for essential, nonessential and potentially toxic elements. In general, the amount of an element that is irreversibly incorporated into growing hair is proportional to the level of the element in other body tissues. Therefore, hair elements analysis provides an indirect [...]

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Eco-medicine: The Hows and Whys of Lights Out Day by Dr Martha Howard MD In our electronic world, we get too little natural light during the day, and too much artificial light at night. Too little sunlight causes low levels of Vitamin D. According to the Mayo Clinic, “The major biologic function of vitamin D [...]

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The Health Revolution by Gina Orlando Vibrant health is one of life’s greatest gifts. Many strive towards this state of high-level wellness. This is where our whole being of body, mind and spirit is in balance and harmony. Energy, peace and gratitude flow as we feel connected to the present moment. Many consumers are seeking [...]

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Parasites – A Serious Health Concern Dr. Elizabeth Laskonis, ND, MH, CNC, CNHP What are parasites? A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism, at the expense of the host organism. Parasites living inside the human body will feed off our cells, our energy, off the food we eat, even off [...]

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Addictions: A Holistic Program by Dr Martha H Howard Addictions can be challenging to get rid of! With alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, it can at least be a “done deal” when you quit. You stay away from them, and that is that. With food, shopping and sex addiction it’s another story. You have to eat, [...]

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Get Off on the Right Foot by Sharon M Weinstein, MS, RN, CRNI, FACW, FAAN Soak your feet in warm water for at least 10 minutes. To enhance pampering, add Epsom salt, herbal soaks or oils. Use a pumice stone or foot file to gently remove calluses around heels, balls and sides of feet. Eliminate [...]

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Diabetes: a holistic view of treatment – by Dr Helen Lee, DC To sweat or not to sweat – by Dr. Helen Lee, DC Aging, Sex, and Birth Control – What’s a Woman to Do? – by Ian Wahl, DAc, LAc SALT: Good or Bad? – by Dr Peter Glidden The Myths of Asthma – [...]

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