General Health

Omega 3 essential fatty acids can help reduce the pain of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can cause significant joint pain and stiffness. If severe or prolonged, it may even cause joint deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis is not a disease of old age; it can affect young people and is even occasionally seen in children.

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Do you struggle with addictive, impulsive or compulsive behavior?

Do you struggle with addictive, impulsive or compulsive behavior? New research has shown that the natural substance NAC (n-acetyl cysteine) can help. Research has shown it may help individuals with addiction to nicotine, cocaine and even gambling! NAC is a type of protein and the body uses it as a building block to produce the powerful detoxifier called glutathione. Glutathione is considered to be the most powerful antioxidant in the body and helps to reduce the damaging effects of oxidative stress.

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Spring clean detox

Do you feel as well as you could? Perhaps you need a spring clean detox? Those of you living in...

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Gluten can cause elevated levels of the hormone prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain and it enables women to produce breast milk...

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Caffeine and acetaminophen are a risky combination - beware!

New research has shown that consuming caffeine at the same time or close to taking acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol) greatly increases the risk of liver damage, particularly in people with hepatitis. It has long been known that combining alcohol with acetaminophen can cause liver harm, or even death. More recently it has been discovered that caffeine is also a problem.

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Cats can develop diabetes!

Just like humans, cats can also develop diabetes from eating too much carbohydrate. There has recently been a sharp increase in the number of pet cats suffering with diabetes, and modern diets are to blame. You have probably noticed that more and more cats are becoming overweight and obese. Along with the excess weight, their blood sugar level is also rising.

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Selenium Can Be A Great Healer

For over 30 years I have been researching the health effects of the mineral selenium. I have looked at hundreds of studies from all over the world and I have treated thousands of patients, with selenium supplements. Selenium is a vital mineral for the immune system to function at its optimal level. It’s amazing to think that despite the profound importance of selenium to a strong immune system, many people remain deficient in this life enhancing mineral. Yes selenium deficiency is common in people of all age groups from the very young to the very old.

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Are dairy products good or bad for your health?

The issue of whether cow’s milk is healthy is quite controversial, and the debate can be confusing to many people. Research has been published, which shows a possible link between dairy products and the development of hormone sensitive cancers like breast, ovarian and prostate cancers. This is not surprising, since milk is high in growth promoting hormones.

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Environmental chemicals may cause brain disorders in children

According to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, toxic environmental chemicals may be triggering the recent increases in neuro-developmental disabilities among children, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and autism. According to Philippe Grandjean, adjunct professor of environmental health at HSPH, “The greatest concern is the large numbers of children who are affected by toxic damage to brain development in the absence of a formal diagnosis. They suffer reduced attention span, delayed development, and poor school performance. Industrial chemicals are now emerging as likely causes.”

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What is cellulite and can anything be done about it?

Cellulite is the word used to describe the lumpy uneven type of fat that accumulates on the buttocks and limbs of many women. It is rather unsightly because it gives the tissues underlying the skin (subcutaneous tissues) an ‘orange peel’ or ‘cottage cheese’ look. If we compare cellulite fat to normal fat, we find that in cellulite, there are abnormal, physical and chemical changes. In women with cellulite, pinching of the skin produces a ‘mattress appearance’ with bulging and pitting of the fatty layer. On deep palpation of this layer, one may be able to feel tender nodules of fat trapped inside hardened connective tissue.

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