Top 10 Medical Events of the Decade (Dr. Dean Ornish, MD)
Synthetic Genome Assembly in 2008 from Mycoplasma genitlium
Epigenetics provides clues on how environment effects genetic expression
Integrative Medicine Becomes Mainstream (Summit of Integrative Medicine & Health of the Public in Washington, DC)
COURAGE trial concludes that angioplasty and stents don’t fair any better than drugs alone in stabilized heart […]
The Real Statistics on Osteoporosis (Dr. Brown)
Summary:
3of the most common osteoporosis statistics addressed:
1. 50% of women will suffer osteoporosis: the measurement of bone denisity is only risk factor for fractures. See the article for other factors.
2. 58% of women aged 50-59 have low bone mass: this relates to the DEXA measure of T-score (comparing bone […]
BPA: Why it’s a Good Thing to Avoid (Dr. Mercola)
Recently, Gaiam’s “safe” water bottle was found to leech BPA. BPA is a hormone-mimicking chemical found in plastic bottles that has been linked to a variety of health issues. Plastics with no. 1, 2, 4, & 5 are said to not contain BPA. Still, plastic bottles can […]
Mood Imbalances Part III:
The Thyroid-Depression Connection
By Sarah A LoBisco, ND
In last week’s edition of our health feedback, I discussed the Estrogen-Serotonin Connection in its relation to Mood disorders. In this three part series, I have covered the following underlying causes of mood disorders:
1. Neurotransmitter imbalances & their relation to nutrient deficiencies
2. Digestive disturbances & its […]
Link to Saratoga.com latest blog–FTO gene and weight loss, Vitamin C and skin, and more!
Follow Up on Vitamin C From Mercola: In this study, ascorbic acid 2-phosphate (AA2P), a vitamin C derivative, was found to promote wound healing and helped protect cellular DNA against damage caused by oxidation.
Oxidation, caused by free radicals, is associated with premature […]
Happy Fall everyone! I’ve decided to start another series. Mood disorders are a major epidemic in the US and I wanted to provide some natural perspectives on this. So, welcome to part I of mood imbalances, let’s get started.
Mood imbalances are a major issue in the United States. For example, did you know that […]
Hello everyone! Welcome back to my series on weight loss and cravings. Many are familiar with the emotional triggers that can lead to cravings and over-eating, but as stated in my previous article, few are aware that cravings have many physiological causes. Most practitioners tend to view over-eating and constant cravings as either a […]
Creating your own Organic Garden (Dr. Mercola)
The EPA considers 60 percent of all herbicides, 90 percent of all fungicides and 30 percent of all insecticides carcinogenic. Pesticides may cause an extra 4 million cancer cases among Americans. This article talks about discouraging ants with sugar and boric acid, moths with garlic and horseradish, and the […]
Christiane Northrup: Get Well, Be Well, Be happy
Dr. Northrup outlines the steps to a healthier, happier life
Natural Sunscreen
EWGs guide to safe and effective sunscreens
Will Horizon’s “Natural” Milk Hurt Organic Farmers
New line of milk products to compete with organic label
Take action here: OCA
List of Corporate Lobbying
List of corporate lobbying….via OCA
Can your Diet Affect Your Mood?
A link […]
In the past month, I was able to participate in two teleseminars given by Dr. Corson, MD. Dr. Corson is an expert in the treatment of chronic lyme disease and has been lecturing about tick-borne diseases to the public, practitioners, and legislators since 2004. She has been a member of ILADS (the International Lyme […]
