Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider if you have concerns about any infection or health condition. Quick Takeaway Mycoplasma are the smallest self-replicating organisms known to science. A handful of species cause real, documented human … 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 it is easily detected and, … 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
Forty to fifty million Americans suffer from allergies to pollen, pets, sagebrush, foods, plants, drugs, etc. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that over 20 percent of the world’s population experience allergic conditions, with symptoms of a running nose, burning and watery eyes, congestion, and asthma. Food allergies among children have increased 18 percent … Read more
It is as important to recognize signs of dehydration in the cold weather months, as it is during the warmer weather. Dehydration in winter is perhaps more common than in summer; because we are not as active, hot, or sweaty, so we tend to not feel as thirsty or find water as appealing as we … Read more
The Early History of Steamboat Hot Springs, Nevada The natural geothermal waters of Steamboat Hot Springs, a few miles south of Reno, Nevada, have attracted people for ages, including famous author Mark Twain. Before 1900, the site featured the third-largest geyser in the United States, which erupted 60 to 80 feet into the air, surrounded … Read more
What you put on the outside of your body is just as important as what you put in your body! Imagine your typical day: You get up in the morning and brush your teeth with toothpaste. Then you shower using shower gel or soap, shampoo, and conditioner. After you’ve dried yourself off, you apply moisturizer … Read more
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