HEALTHY LIVING

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

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

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

Red raspberry leaf has been traditionally used as a remedy for centuries (some sources estimate 10,000 years) and legend has it that the plant’s Latin name, Rubus idaeus, comes from Mt. Ida in Turkey, where Greek Gods supposedly discovered the plant. Legend aside, there is evidence as far back as the 2nd century that records … Read more