by Michelle Bean | It is estimated that approximately 90 percent of Americans have experienced a headache at some point in their lives. Headaches have been categorized into different types, the most common being tension headaches and migraines. The causes of headaches are unknown, however, they are believed to be related to such things as muscular tension, dilated/constricted blood vessels, genetics, chemical/hormonal imbalances and stress. Much scientific research has been dedicated to … [Read more...]
Oxidation, Anti-Oxidants and Aging. Is Your Body’s “Use-By” Date Past Due?
by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD | Anti-oxidants are in the news a lot the past few years. In fact, a recent search for the term online brought up 8,850,000 results! But what exactly is oxidation, and why is it such a big deal? Oxidation occurs as a chemical reaction of fats and oils when exposed to oxygen, heat or light. The easiest way to understand oxidation is to recall what happens when fats and oils go rancid. Rancid food smells and tastes awful. It becomes totally inedible. Oxidation … [Read more...]
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease with Reiki
by Therese Johnson | Alzheimer’s disease accounts for more than half of all organically caused memory loss and it is the fourth leading cause of death in the aged following heart disease, cancer and stroke. It is a disorder of the brain, causing damage to brain tissue over a period of time. Alzheimer’s causes a global loss of intellectual abilities, which is severe enough to interfere with daily functioning. Initial symptoms are subtle; the person may show signs of personality … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Lifestyle
by Christine David | For many people who have celiac disease, food sensitivities, or food allergies, eating and living happily in our society can be a quite a challenge. Food has great significance in our culture, and is a central piece of social interactions in our schools, workplaces and nearly every social event. It is easy to feel excluded when you cannot eat what everyone else is eating. It can also feel overwhelming and exhausting to plan meals, cook nearly all of your own food, monitor … [Read more...]
Bacitracin. In Your Medicine Cabinet?
by Evan Filler | Now that fall is in full swing, you and your children may be getting a few more scrapes and cuts playing outdoors and while preparing our yards for winter. Even with a band-aid, a cut might still become infected, so it is always a good idea to apply some form of an anti-bacterial medication. Accordingly, plenty of pharmaceutical companies produce topical ointments and creams to prevent infection, as well as speed up healing. Belonging to the class of drugs known as … [Read more...]
Convenience Costs in $$$ and in Health
by Cherie Schneider, Rph | One often-overlooked area in the pursuit of a healthier, eco-friendly lifestyle is in the choice of menstrual hygiene products. Many women are not aware that choices exist beyond the disposable pads and tampons they grew up with. Let’s take a look at our current choices. Tampons and pads are made from bleached fibers of cotton and/or rayon (manufactured from wood pulp). Prior to 1999 a chlorine gas bleaching process was used which produced dioxins, a family of … [Read more...]
