Healthy and Strong – Integrative Cancer Therapies
Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Positive people enjoy better health and they have more friends. We’re not talking about ignoring the bad things in life. Instead, try to focus on the good things. You’re always better off emphasizing the positive than dwelling…
A large belly has been associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, but new research published recently in the Annals of Neurology has found that people with high levels of abdominal fat are more likely to develop dementia including Alzheimer’s disease. The higher the level of visceral fat—the deep yellow fatty tissue…
A new study released by the Environmental Working Group has found that nearly half of the most popular sunscreen products on the market may actually increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer because they contain vitamin A or its derivatives (retinol and retinyl palmitate). While these products might prevent sunburn, they…
That’s a great question, but my answer may create controversy. There’s actually little reason to incorporate grains into the diet on a regular basis with the exception of one: personal preference. I can hear my readers saying, “But they’re good for you!” “They reduce heart disease!” “They have fiber!” Consider this however: There’s no vitamin or mineral you…
As you know, as doctors get busier, the time they have for you gets shorter. Your doctor heads for the door and you’ve barely had a chance to say “Ahhh.” But good medical care takes time. Making the most of your visit to the doctor requires preparation, patience, and participation. Here are some tips to…
A bulging midsection is a sign that you have too much visceral fat—the thick, yellow fat inside the abdomen. This fat produces appetite-simulating hormones and inflammation-promoting chemicals. Even if you’re not overweight, having an oversize waistline dramatically increases your risk of cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. You won’t transform your body if your favorite phrase…
The United States is a monster when it comes to its appetite for prescription drugs! And while we are begin ning to see their devastating effects on our health, too often we don’t consider their effects on the environ ment, especially since drug companies have been dumping their pharmaceuticals into the sewer systems across our country for years….