The idea that the exposure to germs and toxins can prevent cancer is a relatively new one. What most people don’t realize is that over a 100 years ago a doctor was curing cancer with vaccines made from killed bacterial preparations. William Coley in the 1890’s found that his crude vaccine was effective in many …
We are all familiar with the term “filthy wealthy” – I sometimes wish I were- but how about “filthy healthy”? Well, it is becoming more and more evident that filth is not all that bad at least in moderation. It has been known for quite a while that dirt and infections make us less allergy …
“Neat freak”, “anal” are just some of the words that are used to describe people that can not rest until everything is “just right”. Unfortunately, these people never rest because it is impossible to have everything just right. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a medical term that is frequently used to describe this particular type …
To continue the topic of brain training from yesterday, some researchers are finding that it is very beneficial for patients suffering from schizophrenia, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Mike Merzenich, a neuroscientist at UC, San Francisco, has found that disturbances of memory, attention and executive functions in schizophrenic can be restored to normal with brain …
The other day I was flying to a conference in California and noticed the passenger sitting in front of me on the opposite side of aisle staring at a box with 36 squares. Inside some of these squares were what appeared random numbers. After a several minutes of thinking he would write in a number …
Food Cravings, particularly if strong, are viewed by the homeopath as a sign of imbalance in the body. As part of a homeopathic evaluation I will routinely ask the patient if they have any strong food cravings. The stronger and more unique the craving the more likely it will guide me in selecting the right …
I find that there is a lot of confusion among patients as to what is the best way to test for heavy metals. Part of this confusion comes from the medical profession and part from health care providers without sufficient training. Most medical doctors when testing for heavy metals will order blood tests. This type …
Most physicians who have dedicated their life to learning and practicing complimentary medicine do so because they have witnessed the effectiveness of it in their lives. I recently read an interesting biography of Woodson Merrell, MD in Alternative Therapies. He played a key role in setting up an integrative medical clinic at Beth Israel Medical …
New parents frequently seek advice about when is the best time to introduce food into their baby’s diet. It is important to introduce new foods slowly, one at a time, when the child’s appetite indicates a need and taste for them. One indicator of the right moment may be the emergence of the two upper …
Ideally, babies should breastfeed. The combination of friendly bacteria in the intestines with the antibodies present in breast milk builds resistance until the child’s own immune system becomes fully competent. Do not hurry to substitute cow, goat or soy milk for breast milk, as these can induce allergic reactions and immunological changes in the intestines. …