Posted January 14, 2020
I am not a physician and I am certainly not a gastroenterologist. People like me tend to annoy medical specialists by looking at gastrointestinal (GI) problems such as colitis, ulcers, spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome and even Crohn’s disease as manifestations of the same two problems, just in different places. These two fundamental causes of most GI disorders are systemic toxemia (a polluted body) and malnutrition. This means one is taking in too much of the wrong things and not enough of the right ones. Read more.
Get Informed on Issues Related to Supplements
Pharma Piracy Threatens Brain Health Supplement
Posted January 14, 2020
The FDA is complicit in turning another supplement into an expensive drug. Action Alert!
Earlier this year, the FDA fired off warning letters to seventeen companies that, in the agency’s view, were illegally marketing supplements to treat Alzheimer’s disease. One of the supplements targeted in the FDA’s action was piracetam, a derivative of GABA, continuing an FDA trend of attacking brain health supplements to protect drug industry profits. Read more.
Why Ginger is a Diabetic’s Best Friend
Posted January 14, 2020
With the prevalence of type 2 diabetes expanding rapidly on a global scale, and an estimated 366 million expected to be diagnosed with the condition by 2030, ginger’s potential to alleviate suffering is truly amazing. It is safe, affordable, accessible and, according to a growing body of clinical research, a potential therapeutic agent for diabetes associated health problems. Read more.
5 Ways to Avoid Gallstones Naturally
Posted January 14, 2020
While many gallstones are “silent” and cause no symptoms, serious complications – including bile duct infection, pancreatitis and an increased risk of heart disease and gallbladder cancer – can sometimes occur. The good news: a variety of natural nutrients and supplements can help slash your risk of developing these potentially troublesome deposits. Read more.
Ginger Improves Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis, Enhances Quality of Life
Posted January 14, 2020
Bowel and digestive problems like ulcerative colitis can be among the most discomforting and disruptive affronts to a person’s lifestyle and overall well-being. What if adding a healthy dose of ginger to your diet could prevent indigestion, inflamed insides and even protect you from colon and rectal cancers? The evidence says, it can. Read more.
The Angry Grandma
Posted January 14, 2020
According to surveys, around two-thirds of nursing home patients are on sedatives, which have terrible side effects. Among side effects of these drugs are insomnia, poor balance, slurred speech, dizziness, irritability, amnesia, the very reasons why they were institutionalized in the first place. Read more.
Immune Response
Posted January 14, 2020
“Some physicians would stand by and see their patients die rather than use ascorbic acid. Vitamin C should be given to the patient while the doctors ponder the diagnosis.” Read more.
43 Alternatives for Colds and Flu
Posted January 3, 2020
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7 Natural Ways to Cure Canker Sores
Posted January 3, 2020
Canker sores (apthous mouth ulcers) afflict approximately 20% of the population, and are cause for great annoyance. Always painful and sometimes an eye sore, they are the most common type of mouth ulcer, with women being more affected than men for unknown reason. While they are almost invariably self-limiting, with complete scar-free healing taking approximately seven to ten days, many opt for conventional treatments which include antiseptics (chlorhexidine), antiinflammatory drugs (amlexanox), antibiotics (tetracyclines) and corticosteroids (triamcinolone acetonide), all of which carry unpleasant side effects. Read more.
Cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10
Posted January 3, 2020
By now, coenzyme Q10 (coQ10 or umbiquinone) should probably be accepted as a vitamin. Many other vitamins are coenzymes. CoQ10 is found in small quantities in foods. A person with cardiomyopathy may have a bigger requirement because of the illness. It has been established that heart muscle greatly benefits from coQ10 supplementation, resulting in improvement in cases of congestive heart failure as well as cardiomyopathy. Because coQ10 is so absolutely vital to muscle cells, involved with growth control, cellular energy production, and other essential life functions, it warrants special consideration for persons with cardiomyopathy. Read more.
