vitamins and Supplements
10 Tips to Improve Sleep
By Judith Cibb Is sleep your friend or your foe? If it’s your friend, you sleep easily and well, and feel refreshed and rejuvenated after a good sleep. If it is your enemy you may have problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or you may not feel rested after an appropriate length of sleep. What can you... »
Beer May Prevent Osteoporosis
Beer is a Rich Source of the Dietary Mineral Silicon and May Help Prevent Osteoporosis A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Researchers from the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of California, Davis studied commercial beer production... »
Recover from Germ Phobia by Building Your Immune System
by Steven Horne, RH(AHG) I must confess that I feel frustrated by how germ phobic most people in our society are. Everywhere I turn people are concerned about killing poor defenseless microbes. They seek to sanitize this and sterilize that, all in the belief that the reason we get sick is because microbes invade our... »
Flaxseed Oil Cuts Osteoporosis Risk in Diabetic, Older Women
Flaxseed Oil may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women with diabetes and those who are post-menopausal, according to an important new study. The results of new research suggest that flaxseed oil has a beneficial effect on bone mineral density and reduces markers associated with osteoporosis. The researchers are indicating that this dietary supplement could... »
The Truth Behind Stevia Based Sweeteners
In 2007 the FDA banned the use of Stevia as a food additive (or sweetener); yet new Stevia-based “sweetener” products continue to pop up on grocery store shelves nationwide. How can this be? The most likely answer—the FDA is caving into pressure from artificial sweetener manufacturers who fear they will lose their empire in the... »
Mind Your Minerals for Better Health
by Steven Horne, RH(AHG) When we think of health, we usually don’t think of dirt. But dirt, or soil, is the primary factor in maintaining our nutritional health because all of our food comes from the earth. Since our bodies are literally composed of the “dust of the earth,” meaning minerals, healthy bodies... »
Flu Season Survival
by Kim Wellborn I have been inundated with calls about the fear of flu; my feelings about flu are no different this year than any other! (For my views on flu vaccines see the Q&A section of my website). It’s true that this year the media has emphasized that several children have died, but we... »
Anger and Liver Chi, what do they have in common?
I’ve always been intrigued by the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy and I’ve also had great results from therapies that use these philosophies. These therapies have ranged anywhere from foods I eat to acupuncture and herbal remedies. However, one of the most challenging aspects of TCM is that for many westerners it is tough... »
Enzymes
Enzymes are some of the most remarkable organic compounds known to man. They initiate vital chemical reactions in the body. Each enzyme works like a key to unlock its unique body function. Together these many functions give us life. Digestive enzymes are especially important because they help break down food into components the body... »
Which Calcium Is Right for You?
By Courtney Hammond The body contains more calcium than it does any other mineral. Calcium is vital to the health and strength of bones, teeth and ... »
