Our brain is the most complicated organ in our body. One look at these facts and it makes you wonder how much of a hand a supreme being had in its creation. – There are over 100 billion neurons, and a trillion supporting cells. – There are as many as 40,000 connections between cells – …
Current patent laws prohibit companies from patenting any substance that is naturally found on the earth or in our bodies. So by deduction all patented drugs since not found on this earth are extraterrestrials. I am of the belief that we have everything on this earth to treat disease. For example, numerous studies dating back …
Since we do not see it we often tend to forget the extent to which Xenobiotics are present in our environment. The following facts are sobering and make one wonder how much xenobiotics contribute to our ill-health: – 77,000 chemicals are being manufactured in North America – 3000 are added directly to our food supply …
The history of nutrition science dates back 1000’s of years. Wherever there was a an advanced society the physicians practiced nutrition. Hippocrates famously said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” The early practitioners of Egyptian, Ayuredic, and Chinese medicines clearly used food to promote health and treat disease. The 5,0000-year-old use …
Because of my holistic practice I tend to attract patients that have healthy life style. However, from time to time I will get a patient that comes in for help who is oblivious to what a healthy life style is. Last week I had just such a patient come in. Jack who was in his …
Leave it to the biggest name brand in the world to cash in on the multi-billion dollar weight loss business. Yes Coca-Cola will be launching a new green tea soft drink called Enviga. They claim it helps burn calories about 20-30 calories per 12-ounce can. This new tea/soft drink comes with a powerful punch. It …
There is a new book out called Mindless Eating, in which the author by way of experimentation demonstrated that so much of our eating is dependent on our visual perception and not on how full we are. Today I was talking to a moderately over weight man in his late 20’s about proper eating habits. …
Synthetic progesterones such as Provera also know as progestins have been used for over 35 years to treat menopause. Over the last 5 years, there has been mounting evidence showing that synthetic progesterones have numerous adverse effects on women. Progestins can cause thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism, fluid retention, depression, bloating, headaches, fatigue, and weight gain. Well, …
Many people my age have fond memories of watching Bonanza on Sunday nights. Years ago when I heard that Michael Landon one of the stars on this western was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer I was surprised and saddened. Pancreatic cancer has a very poor prognosis when treated conventionally. But there are some very promising results …
H.R. 4011 know as “Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act” was re-introduced by Congresswoman Watson to prohibit the use of mercury in dental fillings. Some of the highlights of the bill are the following: 1 Elemental mercury are know to be toxic and hazardous to human health. 2 A dental amalgam, commonly referred …