Proton Pump Inhibitors

Jul 3, 2012 | Digestion

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or “heartburn,” is a digestive disorder that affects millions, many of whom have been hoodwinked into taking dangerous proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and other gastric acid-inhibiting drugs... read more

Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease

Jul 1, 2012 | Coconut Oil

Alzheimer’s is thought to stem from an inability of the brain to process glucose, leading to cell death. But the brain has another source of fuel: ketones, produced by the body from mid-chain triglycerides, such as those in coconut oil. Those who cook with... read more

Inspiration for Living

Jun 19, 2012 | Self-Improvement

For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I... read more

Improve Your Appearance

May 26, 2012 | Health

According to a new study, five portions daily of fruits and vegetables can give your skin a glow, making you appear more attractive. Scientists have discovered that the yellow-red pigmentation in produce can be absorbed by fat deposits in skin, thus giving it a... read more

Does Flying Make You Age Faster?

Apr 29, 2012 | Health

If you fly a lot, we have some bad news for you. Every time you go up to those high altitudes, you are exposed you to ionizing radiation. That’s the type of radiation that leads to DNA damage and aging. However, there is some good news. A new study says... read more

Vitamin D and Teen Obesity

Apr 4, 2012 | Health

A study published in the May 2011 issue of Journal of Adolescent Health has found that serious  insufficiency of vitamin D exist among obese adolescents. The retrospective study, done at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, RI, looked at blood levels... read more

Magnesium and Your Heart

Mar 25, 2012 | Magnesium

Magnesium prevents platelet clotting, dilates blood vessels and regulates heart rhythms. It can also inhibit spasms in the arteries of the heart, which block blood flow and could result in a heart attack. Magnesium also helps to keep blood pressure stable. Researchers... read more

Magnesium Chloride Success Story

Mar 18, 2012 | Magnesium

Jeff from Sydney sent me his magnesium miracle story in the form of a letter he wrote to his physician. He’s happy to share it to help spread the message about magnesium. The letter should strike a chord with many readers who interact with modern medicine... read more

Magnesium and Diabetes

Mar 11, 2012 | Magnesium

A diet high in magnesium may significantly lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of North Carolina and published in Diabetes Care. “Increasing magnesium intake may be important for... read more

Mobile Phones Cause Tinnitus

Mar 4, 2012 | Health

Many agree that mobile phones cause cancer, but few realize that the devices are a major cause of tinnitus, a distressing hearing problem. Even using a mobile phone for 10 minutes per day increases tinnitus risk by 71 per cent, researchers have discovered, and the... read more