Limitations of Antibiotics in Cold and Flu; 3 Natural Alternatives
In a study presented to the American College of Chest Physicians, researchers reaffirmed the limitations of antibiotic medications when treating certain health conditions. Although antibiotics can be a productive treatment for bacterial infections, they are not effective at all for treating most colds and flu viruses. Overexposure Leading to Ineffective Treatment For many parents, the automatic response when their child is...
The Trick for a Fun, Healthy Halloween for Your Kids
Americans will spend more than $2.5 billion on Halloween costumes ($310 million goes to costumes for dogs and a few cooperative cats!), and if that's not scary enough, this year $2 billion will be spent on Halloween candy. Clearly, you and your kids can't join in the festivities and avoid the candy train entirely. So what's a conscientious parent...
Get Familiar With Your Poop, It Could Prevent Colon Cancer
In a study conducted in England, it was discovered that approximately 25 percent of people with colon cancer are not diagnosed until far into the potentially fatal health condition. In many cases, they do not realize their life is at risk until they are in the emergency room due to pain and discomfort. Although colon cancer is one of...
Healthy Leap of Faith: Small Changes Lead to Long, Healthy Life
Individuals who aspire to lead a long and healthy life, engaging in multiple healthy activities increases the likelihood of achieving that goal. Researchers in England studied the long term impact of behaviors such as not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, eating a healthy diet and regular physical activity. Their study revealed the more healthy behaviors study participants engaged in, the...
Hidden Household Mold Can Cause Serious Health Hazards
This picture comes from a person’s house in Salem where I have my practice. She received a mold-growing kit from us. They are very similar to the ones you may have used in high school biology. The lid was left open for about an hour and then closed for about 8 days to let the molds and bacteria grow....
Is Your iPad or Kindle Killing Your Vampire Hormone?
If you're part of the 1-in-4 North Americans who's hooked on a tablet-sized digital device such as an E-reader, and you bring it to bed, you're a lot more likely to have trouble falling asleep than seeing the Cleveland Browns win two games in a row. That's because your device might be chasing away your melatonin - the so-called...
Study Shows Children with ADHD Benefit from Exercise
Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have concerns about placing their children on medications to treat the condition. In a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that physical activity helped children with ADHD improve concentration and study skills in school. Exercise Improves Focus Researchers at Michigan State University examined children with ADHD who...
Slow Down Your Aging Process by Maximizing Your Vital Reserves
As you age, you are going to deplete your vital reserves. In other words, your ‘functional’ tank is going to get low. You are going to run out of energy, get tired more easily, gain weight, lose memory, and affect all your other conditions as you age. This will only happen when you do nothing and let life happen to...
Acupuncture Therapy Promising for Parkinson’s Patients
When Michael J. Fox got an ovation at this year's Emmys, it highlighted how much he's done to help people understand Parkinson's disease and to demonstrate how to live with it. His latest show (on air in 2013) echoes his real-life story: It's a comedy about a father of three who has Parkinson's. More than a million North Americans also...
Will You Be Getting the Flu Shot This Year? [Video]
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If you spend any time watching television, going to a drug store, or even going to your local Target, you have probably seen advertisements for getting a flu shot. However, many people are confused about whether they should get one or if it is a good idea at all. Is it Effective? There are mixed conclusions about the effectiveness of flu...
