Barberis Vulgaris, or Barberry, is a small, ovoid orange-red berry; similar in appearance to the Goji berry. It is the fruit of a short and stout perennial shrub. This little berry has proven itself to be quite versatile indeed. It is enjoyed by medicine makers, artisans, and chefs alike. Barberry has been used as a … Read more
Performance of an Olympic Athlete, Focus & Mental Acuity of a Diplomat Rhodiola rosea (Golden root) has been in use since Viking times to boost endurance and treat fatigue and depression. It is a recent addition to American scientific herbalism because most research was done by the Russian military and was kept a secret until … Read more
Early signs of dehydration include all-over achiness and pain for no apparent reason–except of course, everything is dried out. Just as calcium and magnesium are more effective together, water and electrolytes hydrate a water-deficient body more effectively when hyaluronic acid (HA) is present. A 154-pound human body has only about one tablespoon of hyaluronic acid. … Read more
Exercise Doesn’t Prevent Heart Attacks For years the medical community has touted exercise as a preventative for heart disease. Jim Fixx had a father who died at age 43 of a heart attack, and Jim had a congenitally enlarged heart. At the age of 36, Jim became a marathon runner believing it would make his … Read more
There are 200 species of Mycoplasma. Most are innocuous and not harmful, and only four or five are pathogenic. Mycoplasma fermentans is a disease agent that is not a bacterium and not a virus; it is a mutated form of the Brucella bacterium, combined with a Visna virus. Mycoplasma used to be very innocuous, but biological warfare … Read more
The last article looked at the therapeutic importance of vitamin A and cod liver oil. This month, I would like to address other vitamins, minerals, and dietary issues that are especially important for children. Insomnia and Constipation From infants to toddlers and older children, sleep disorders and slowed-down bowel are quite common. Causes are biological, … Read more
We all know someone who has had heart disease, stroke, or diabetes. These are the health threats related to metabolic syndrome–a cluster of common disorders occurring at the same time that include any combination of obesity, elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. New research has proven that it isn’t just a genetic problem … Read more
Massage therapy promotes healthy brain function through the applied pressure to the muscles, which stimulate receptors in different areas of the brain. This is accomplished by the production of intracellular messengers (proteins such as neurotransmitters). These messengers are key to a healthy brain and are primarily useful through three main systems of the body. These … Read more
In 2008, Danbury Hospital in Connecticut became the first hospital in the nation to begin using Colon Hydrotherapy as a preparation for Colonoscopy. Colon cancer is one of the most predominant cancers in North America, with more than 143,000 new cases last year according to The National Cancer Institute; yet is easily detected and in … Read more
Many toxic indoor air environments need our attention. Indoor air quality can be affected by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), gases (including carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds), and particulates (dust, dirt, pollen). With all of these pollutants, it’s no wonder indoor air is becoming more of a health hazard than outdoor air. These toxic environments … Read more