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Nutraceuticals for Osteoarthritis
November 1st, 2012Providing effective intervention to avoid long-term disability in osteoarthritis may be difficult, but there is reason for hope. Recent studies of non-pharmacological interventions indicate they may help:
• Administration of glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate can decrease joint-space narrowing and other radiographic markers of disease progression.
Holistic Parenting
October 1st, 2012Nothing is more important than our health—except the health of our children. From the time they are infants through young adulthood, nearly everything our sons and daughters eat, drink, inhale, swallow, or rub on their skin is determined by their parents—often at the advice of a pediatrician.
Tips to keep your children healthy naturallyWhat's My Alternative: Nausea
September 1st, 2011• Cloves (Eugenia aromatica of the family Myrtacae) can be used to alleviate nausea and dizziness when prepared as a tea. Two to five grains* is an appropriate dose for an adult. In tea, cloves generally have a pleasant taste. To brew, pour a cup of boiling water over a teaspoon of dried clove powder.
Cloves and Ginger Reduce NauseaHomeopathy Blasts Breast Cancer Cells
June 1st, 2010We may be one step closer to a breast cancer treatment that’s less toxic than chemotherapy. Researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston found that ultra-diluted forms of the homeopathic remedies carsinosin, phytolacca, conium, and thuja zapped breast cancer cells but didn’t harm healthy cells, much like chemo but without the side effects.
Surviving Summer
June 1st, 2010Bee stings: Scrape out the stinger quickly, using a fingernail or even a credit card. Don’t squeeze the wound; that can release more venom. Wash with soap and water, and apply a thick paste of baking soda and water to neutralize the acidic venom. See a doctor for multiple stings or allergic reactions.
Natural first aid for this season's signature ailmentsSo Long, Seasonal Allergies
May 1st, 2010A few months ago, actress Michelle Rodriguez—the gutsy pilot in Avatar and heroine in the TV show Lost—appeared on The Jay Leno Show. “You filmed Lost in Hawaii,” said Leno. “What was the hardest thing about living in Hawaii?”
Silence hay fever's sneezing, wheezing, and sniffles with homeopathy.Real Relief for Migraines
May 1st, 2010Imagine wearing a football helmet that’s too tight. Add to that upset stomach, blurred vision, and flashing lights. This is a migraine—a type of headache one memoirist described as feeling like “God just punched you in the side of the face.”
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Restless Legs
March 1st, 2010I feel like I have a toothache in my leg. There are bugs crawling around, deep in my muscles. These are just a few complaints of people who have restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder typified by the irresistible urge to move your legs.
Tame twitches naturally with these 5 key nutrients.Phyto Power
December 1st, 2009Chemical warfare isn’t always a bad thing: Fruits and vegetables use their phytochemicals for protection as they grow, and once inside us, these same compounds have potent antioxidant and anticancer properties, says Michael Seidman, MD, director of wellness at the Henry Ford Health System’s Center for Integrative Medicine in Detroit.
The Beauty Bar: Lutein
December 1st, 2009If you already take lutein for optimum eye health, you’re likely getting a bonus benefit: youthful skin.
