Category: Medicine
The Complete Guide to Understanding Probiotics and Prebiotics
Guest post by Alexander Shikhman, MD The human gut contains a myriad of microorganisms which form a well-orchestrated ecosystem known as microbiota. Human microbiota plays a vital role in the human body via regulation of immune and inflammatory responses, production… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
The Vaccine Debate- A Nurse’s Point of View
With school back in session and flu season lurking right around the corner, vaccinations are a very touchy subject. A baby today receives more vaccines by 6 months than her mother did by the time she graduated high school. As… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Free Speech, Health, Medicine, Parental Rights, Vaccines
Are Thyroid and Endocrine Imbalances Causing Your Depression and Mood Swings?
Are Thyroid and Endocrine Imbalances Causing Your Depression and Mood Swings? You don’t just want a prescription, you want answers. Is there a physical reason for this depression that makes you feel so bad? Yes, in many cases there are… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Medicine
Natural ways to beat the cold and flu
With cold and flu season fast approaching I wanted to share some of my favorite natural remedies. These alternatives are cost effective, easy and all natural with no dyes or additives that are included in many over the counter and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Medicine, Nutrition, Personal Care, Recipes
How to improve eye health
Statistics show that 150 million Americans are wearing contact lenses or glasses to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness or farsightedness. As people age, they may develop other difficult to manage diseases of the eye, like cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Dental health and nutrition: What you need to know
Guest post by Carey O’Rielly DDS Diet as the key to preventive dental care. Recently I gave a presentation to an international dental association. The topic was dentistry and its linkage to Chronic Inflammatory Diseases (CID’s). The culprit is gum… 0 Shares | | Posted in Holistic Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
New York State Drug Monitoring Database Law Goes Into Effect
by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq./ www.liattorney.com New York State has implemented a drug monitoring database system known as I-STOP (Internet System For Tracking Over Prescribing). The law, which went into effect August 27, 2013, requires both doctors… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, Liberty, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals
What’s the big deal about GMO’s?
Guest post by Dr. Joni Labbe Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably been hearing about GMOs, or genetically modified organisms. What is the big deal with GMOs, and can they really be that bad for you if the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, GMOs, Health, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
The Power of Words
Do you think about the words you use? How often do you hear people exclaim out of frustration “I am Sick & Tired”, “Pain in the neck”, “Pain in the ass” “eating away at me” or “makes me sick.” We… 0 Shares | | Posted in Entertainment, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Personal Care, Weird
