We all know that blood circulates in our bodies. But what you may not know is that aside from being a vital nutrient substance blood can also be a cause of pain in the body. One of the ways blood causes pain is when it becomes "stagnant." That is, locations where blood becomes "static" (e.g., ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:February 8, 2016
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Healing Yourself with Sound
When you're plagued by lethargy, stress and anxiety, the simple practice of healing sound can renew your sense of well-being. If you try the ancient Taoist Qigong practice of human sound healing, you'll find it simple to use but profound in its benefits. Human sound is an essential part of our ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Singing the Praises of Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme
Those of us who go back a few years likely remember the line about parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme in the huge Simon and Garfunkel hit song about two ill-fated lovers, "Are You Going to Scarborough Fair." Many have speculated that the reference to the four popular herbs was due to their use in ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Anti-Aging Breakthrough With Telomerase
A new study by Harvard professor Ronald A. DePinho, just published in Nature shows dramatic reversal of aging in mice.(1)(2) The "biological clock" of these mice had been modified to make them age rapidly. This was done with genetic engineering which "knocked out" the gene that ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
A Newly Discovered Reason to Avoid Fast Food and Popcorn
Perfluoroalkyls, which are chemicals used to keep grease from leaking through fast food wrappers, are being ingested by people through their food and showing up as contaminants in blood. Perfluoroalkyls are stable, synthetic chemicals that repel oil, grease, and water. They are used in surface ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Be a Label Detective: How to read and understand pet food labels
Chicken by-product meal...wheat gluten...preserved with BHA/BHT...." If you've ever taken a close look at the list of ingredients on a commercial pet food package, you've probably found yourself wondering what all these things really are. If you're seriously concerned about good nutrition for ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2016
Your Tongue Tells a Story
Dear Pharmacist, Sometimes my tongue gets bald, red patches, or thick yellowish coatings on it. I can't figure out why this happens, or what it means. My tongue looks nasty. Suzy, I don't know who else to ask since it's very embarrassing. My doctor says that it's nothing to worry about. Do you ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Latest Study: Diabetes Drugs Don’t Work, Diet and Exercise are Still Best
According to a recent study the latest "magic bullet" drug therapy for diabetes and heart disease does not come close to working as advertised. In fact, researchers found that the combination of the high blood pressure drug Diovan (valsartan) and the anti-diabetes drug Starlix ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Are You a Type C (Cancer) Personality?
Most diseases have associated emotions. In practice, one should always look for a connection between body, mind and spirit. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), when certain organs are weak, deficient or diseased, a certain type of emotion may come to the surface. Here are the five ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Unwitting public consuming more GMO foods while evidence of harm continues to mount
Most Americans do not want genetically modified foods and consider them dangerous. Because the U.S. does not require manufacturers to disclose genetically modified (GM or GMO) ingredients on the product labels, the public is largely unaware of when they are purchasing GM foods. Such foods are ... Read More ›
