Discover the surprising truth about stomach acid and its vital role in your health!
Jul 15, 2011 | The World
How many members of your astrological sign does it take to change a light bulb? Aries: Just one — you want to make something of it? Taurus: One, but just try to convince them that the burned-out bulb is useless and should be thrown away. Gemini: Two, but the job... read moreJul 15, 2011 | The World
Some folks have it, some don’t. Those who have it would be devastated if it were ever cut off. Those who have it think that those who don’t are somehow inferior. Those who don’t have it agree that it’s neat, but think it’s not worth the... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
Antidepressants can make people do bizarre things, including suicide and mass murder. But they also can lead to weak bones and liver failure. Now we’re learning these drugs could also cause cataracts. Cataracts? Yes. New research says these drugs can cause... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
Many veterinarians recommend them, and most animal shelters require them. Identification microchips injected into the necks of cats and dogs are touted as useful in recovering lost pets because the devices store owner and medical information. But are they safe? A new... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
When Western articles discuss healthful aspects of the Asian diet, they rarely mention sea vegetables. But, according to Dr. Zakir Ramazanov, seaweed makes up about 10% of the Japanese diet. Research has found that, in addition to a bounty of vitamins, minerals, and... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
A health turning point happened in February and March 2009 within my family. Here are the real stories of the truly amazing cleansing and detoxifying effects of wheatgrass juice. It started with my sister in October 2008. She could feel a lump in her belly and she had... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
We’ve treated all of our Hippocrates Health Centre water – drinking, showering, gardening, laundry, swimming pool, everything – with our Grander Water unit, ever since 1995. We’re pleased to now report that Grander Water has discovered a... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
On July 1, 2010, new legislation (called the “National Registration and Accreditation Scheme”) will come into force. This will affect all health professionals, including midwives. One of the provisions of this legislation is that to register as a midwife,... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
There is probably no illness with more terrifying symptoms, or a more ghastly outcome, than variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) — best known as mad cow disease. Abnormal proteins (called prions) found in brain tissue of cows suffering from bovine spongiform... read moreJul 14, 2011 | Health
Some call it the “jiggle machine”, and when we first heard about it, we thought it belonged in the “if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably is” category, but we were wrong. Believe it or not, you just stand (or sit or lie) there and the machine goes for it!... read more