Treating Joint Pain with Physical Activity, Self-Management Programs

By Lia Steakley

From Medical news and conversation from Stanford School of Medicine

Many of us, myself included, have been told it’s best to put fitness routines on hold and take it easy when faced with joint pain. But now it seems sitting on the couch and waiting for the pain to dissipate may not be the most effective treatment, especially when the diagnosis is osteoarthritis. Continue reading “Treating Joint Pain with Physical Activity, Self-Management Programs”

Intravenous Vitamin C As Cancer Therapy

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Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, April 14, 2011

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Scientists have long studied the effects of mega-doses of vitamin C to treat a wide variety of illnesses and diseases. Research documents vitamin C as one of the best antiviral agents available. Vitamin C has been shown to neutralize and eliminate a wide range of toxins, and to enhance host resistance, greatly augmenting the immune system’s ability to neutralize bacterial and fungal infections. Most importantly, there is extensive published research demonstrating vitamin C’s anti-cancer properties. (1) Continue reading “Intravenous Vitamin C As Cancer Therapy”

Not Very Natural Fries: A New Taste Sensation

By Suzanne Boothby

Reprint from EmpowerHER

In the new Wendy’s commercial for its Natural Cut Fries with Sea Salt, the company features happy, healthy, beautiful actors enjoying themselves in a sunny outdoor environment munching away on the fries. The voiceover says “we believe our new natural cut fries just taste better.” Continue reading “Not Very Natural Fries: A New Taste Sensation”

Magnesium Deficiency = Higher Risk for Diabetes Mellitus? New Study Confirms Link

Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body does not produce or does not utilize insulin effectively. A new research study out of Brazil, adds to the growing evidence that magnesium deficiency is linked to diabetes mellitus risk and complications. Continue reading “Magnesium Deficiency = Higher Risk for Diabetes Mellitus? New Study Confirms Link”

Cookware Chemicals Disrupt Hormones, Lead to Early Menopause, Study Finds

(NaturalNews) The type of cookware you use can make all the difference in determining the health of you and your family. Researchers from West Virginia University (WVU) recently found that perfluorocarbons (PFCs), an artificial chemical commonly used in non-stick cookware, can disrupt hormonal balance and lead to early menopause in women. Continue reading “Cookware Chemicals Disrupt Hormones, Lead to Early Menopause, Study Finds”