An aching head is one of the world's most common health complaints. Almost everyone's head aches at some time or another. And millions of people suffer from headaches on a regular basis. But many people don't recognize some of the most common causes... or the simple natural ways to ... Read More ›
acupuncture
Acupuncture originated in ancient China, but it is now practiced worldwide. And a number of studies have found the practice is useful, providing measurable clinical results.
UPDATED:August 26, 2016
UPDATED:June 7, 2016
Drive away dry mouth using this remarkable ancient therapy
Have you ever learned to appreciate something but only after it was gone? The fact is it's easy to take something for granted when it's always been there. Take saliva for example. Yes, saliva. Let me explain. If you've ever had to deal with a temporary case of dry mouth then ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 4, 2016
Plantar fasciitis: Healing your painful heels
Dear Pharmacist, I have plantar fasciitis which causes me terrible heel pain. My doctor says it will take a year to heal. Is there anything I can do to speed that up? --P.D., Sanibel, Florida Dear P.D., You have my sympathy because I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis myself for ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Natural Relief for Back Pain
So you've tried everything and still can't get any relief for your back pain. That's the story I hear nearly every day. And if you're like most of my first-time patients, "everything" includes a whole lot of drugs and injections... but none of the real natural solutions that have proven to work ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 25, 2016
Using acupuncture for chronic pain relief
Let's be real here. Dealing with frequent chronic low back pain can be distressing for both the patient and doctor. Conventional pain-relief treatment options tend to be ineffective and limited, which is why so many sufferers now seek help from licensed acupuncturists, who provide safe, quick, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 23, 2016
The spicy way to fight joint pain
A long-time member of the alternative health landscape is turmeric. Within this Indian spice is the herbal cure curcumin. Now a new study has shown that this common spice may offer hope for people who suffer tendonitis or joint pain. Curcumin suppresses inflammation and pain Researchers have ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Using chromium to improve sugar control in type 2 diabetes
Question: I am a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in California. Over this past weekend, I have been reading Suzanne Somers's book, Breakthrough, and read where Dr. Wright had recommended 5,000 to 6,000 micrograms of chromium per day for sugar cravings and then reduced to 1,000 micrograms ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 28, 2016
The devastating effects of chronic inflammation
Inflammation is your body's natural response to threats from germs, harmful toxins, environmental pollutants, injury and stress, and others. The process involves immune, vascular, and cellular biochemical reactions that work to remove the offenders and protect tissues from damage. Symptoms of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
The healing power of…air?
Who says you can't beat something with nothing? Heck, "nothing" is getting stronger every day as placebos routinely match or beat some of Big Pharma's most powerful meds for everything from stomach disorders to chronic pain to depression. Empty inhalers match drugs for asthmatics The ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Release Your Mind to Relieve Your Pain!
There are more causes for pain other than physical injury, as you well know. Why is it that despite high-tech surgeries and low-tech massage, weekly handfuls of pain killers and structured physical therapy routines, people are still suffering? Their pain continues... The answer may well be found ... Read More ›
