All Entries in the "Therapies" Category

Dust: Long term harmful effects?

My family and I live on a dirt road that has a lot of traffic and are wondering if there is any health issues associated with breathing in a lot of dirt that we should be concerned with.
Thank you,
Del
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Del -
Dust is not the best thing in the world to be breathing long term as it [...]

Sugar and Your Immune System - They Don’t Mix Well

Quick tidbit: Eating a high sugar snack or meal will limit your immune system tremendously for about 2 hours. High sugar also means simple carbohydrates. It does not mean complex carbohydrates - such as fiber.
Why does this happen:
Good question. I’ve been resesarching why this happens and I’m finding it difficult to find [...]

Dieting: Why do all diet fads ‘work’??

It is truely curious.
There is the

South beach diet.
Zone diet.
Atkins diet.
Vegan.
Vegetarian.
Paleolithic.
Blood type diet.
Whatever is next diet.

Why do they all seem to work? It doesn’t make sense as they are all different.
Or are they?
Think about it. What is the one thing they have in common?
Conscious eating.
People on these diets or eating lifestyles are focused on what they [...]

Aspartame is Harmful: Avoid it

Was scanning the FDA site today and found dockets submitted in 2003 demonstrating scientifically proven issues and strong anecdotal evidence with aspartame.
The main issues of aspartame is that it contains a phenylalanine group, methyl group and aspartic acid.
The methyl group becomes formaldehyde. Formaldehyde itself is not dangerous. Yet when metabolized by the liver, its metabolites [...]

Cow Milk: Harmful or Good?

I am not one to be a radical concerning cow milk. I believe I am on the fence still. Why?
Dairy products taste so damn good.
However, my experiences with cow milk and dairy products are more harmful than beneficial - especially in those with health conditions.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: removed dairy products from my wife’s diet and [...]

Detoxing: When to do it. Plus tips on reducing toxic load

There are many companies out there touting to do a cleanse right now.
This is not sound advice as the body naturally is in a holding state during the Winter. The best time to cleanse is during the Spring.
What you can do is limit the amount of additional toxins in your body.
This is done by [...]

Very Common Cause of Ankle Injury?

My wife has had ankle issues for a number of years and lately ankle surgery. Now I am getting some issues in my right one.
The podiatrist that we see told us a very common cause of ankle injury:
Tight Achilles Tendon [calf muscles]
If the calf muscles are tight, then they put stress on the talus. Stress [...]

Immune Support Breakfast Cereal

If you’re in a hurry - and who isn’t - this breakfast muesli mix may help you out.
It is designed by a naturopathic physician, Dr Bruce Milliman, ND.
All ingredients are quite easy to find in bulk bins. You may want to try without the milk thistle seeds first as they are not exactly tasty. However, [...]

World’s Healthiest Foods?

There is a foundation dedicated to providing useful information, tasty recipes and bulletins all about food and nutrition.
From their site: “The George Mateljan Foundation is a non-profit organization with no commercial interests. Our purpose is to show you a healthier way of eating that’s enjoyable, affordable, quick and easy to fit your personal needs and [...]

Valentine’s Day: Chocolate, Nuts and Herpes

Want to avoid getting a lip like that this Valentine’s Day?
Want to avoid kissing a lip like that this Valentine’s Day?
Don’t like herpes?
Then read.
Im not talking genital herpes here which is herpes simplex 2 or HSV-2
Im talking about the herpes around your mouth, lips and nose. This is herpes simplex type 1 or HSV-1
Valentine’s Day [...]