Coffee Proves as Alternative Treatment for Parkinson’s
Coffee can give you the shakes, but caffeine seems to have the opposite effect in people with Parkinson's disease, helping to relieve tremors and get them back on the move. In the past, caffeine has been shown to reduce the risk of Parkinson's, but its effects have never been tested in people who already have the disease. Ronald Postuma, of McGill...
Johnson & Johnson Removing Dangerous Toxins from Products
In an attempt to own up to mistakes in chemical formulation of personal health care products for children and adults, Johnson & Johnson has announced it is in the process of removing dangerous chemicals from commonly used personal products in the next few years. These chemicals are associated with potential cancer and other serious health conditions.
Celebrity Weight Loss: Not a Model Diet
Many Americans struggle with their weight. However, celebrity weight loss is often glamorized, even though their weight loss methods are frequently unhealthy and can even cause permanent health problems. While actors may see gaining or losing large amounts of weight within a matter of a few weeks or months is great for their career and acting range, the damage...
75% of Big-waisted Men Have Sexual Dysfunction
Older guys with expanding waistlines (40 inches plus) are at risk for more than just another pair of Sans-a-Belt pants. They're chancing diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental dysfunction, along with some below-the-belt problems, too. Lower-urinary-tract symptoms (LUTS) that make urination difficult are a common complaint. A study at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell - Dr. Oz's hospital - found that 39...
Get Juiced! A Beginner’s Guide to Juicing Organic Fruits and Vegetables
Juicing fresh vegetables and fruits is a great way to add vital nutrients to your diet and to promote good overall health. Fresh juice often tastes much better than commercially produced juices and is an excellent way to improve your energy levels, lose weight and remove harmful body toxins. What is Juicing? Juicing is often done at home using a juicing machine....
Gerson Therapy: Healing People the Alternative & Organic Way
The Gerson Institute is a natural treatment center in San Diego. It was started in 1977 by Charlotte Gerson, who is the daughter of Dr. Max Gerson. In the 1920s, Dr. Gerson discovered that the body can cure itself of many diseases if it is given the nutritional support to naturally rid itself of many body toxins. Organic Support for...
CSA’s Promote Organic Produce from Local Farmers
There's no better time than summer to enjoy the freshest, healthiest, most fabulous food grown in gardens and local farms. If your backyard garden isn't already working overtime, a Community Supported (or Shared) Agriculture membership is a great alternative or complement. The rise in food awareness and its sources has increased the interest in and number of CSAs, making them...
Do You Have Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity or Lactose Intolerance?
As a child, you loved eating ice cream cones and drinking glasses of cold, delicious milk. Today, those same dairy treats leave you feeling gassy, bloated, and miserable. Could you be lactose intolerant? You might be. Up to 20 percent of Americans live with intolerances to ingredients found in foods, most commonly the lactose in milk and the gluten in...
By Age 80, Half of All North Americans Will Deal with Cataracts
X-ray vision may be the exclusive property of Superman, but these days a lot of older people have pretty sharp focus, too, thanks to the revolution in diagnosis and treatment of cataracts. In 1984, almost a quarter of all adults 65 and older had a hard time reading a newspaper because of vision problems; by 2010, that number dropped...
Dangerous Toxins Found in Back-to-School Items
Toxic phthalates have been found in 75 percent of all school supplies for children, according to a recent report from the Center for Health, Environment & Justice. Phthalates are associated with behavioral problems, obesity, ADHD, early puberty, infertility and birth defects. They are also associated with serious health conditions such as asthma and cancer. The Center for Health, Environment &...
