If you thought going to the hospital was bad, you're not only right. It's probably 10 times worse than you thought. According to an article published in the April issue of Health Affairs, medical errors at the three U.S. hospitals studied affected 1 in 3 of the 800 patient records reviewed. Sure, not every error was as s … Read More
MEN ONLY: The Real Cause of “Bedroom Trouble”
By Al Sears, MD When men come to my clinic feeling tired, worn out and unable to perform in the bedroom, the first thing they ask me for is that "little blue pill." But these men don't need drugs. I discovered the REAL culprit behind these "male problems." It's a lack of circulation. As you age, your blood ve … Read More
Quit Smoking Now — Natural Aids That Really Work
By Carolyn Dean, MD, ND Did you know that tobacco is cured with sugar, which stimulates a combination of sugar and tobacco cravings? Addictive chemicals are purposely put in tobacco making it very difficult to give up. One solution is to transition to smoking natural tobacco that is free from chemicals, making it e … Read More
Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil A Health Tonic?
Extra virgin olive oil can be a tasty addition to your food. But did you know it's one of the most health promoting oils available? It provides tremendous health benefits in addition to its wonderful flavor. You can use it on your pasta, salad, fish, vegetables, and many other dishes. Regular use of extra … Read More
Feeling Old? Check Your Lightbulb…
By Jenny Cretsinger, DC Mary Kay Ash said, "Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway." We see this all the time in children. They charge ahead with no fear because they don't have a preconceived idea about their abilities (until we, as pare … Read More
Do-It-Yourself Chinese Medicine for Lower Back Pain
By Matthew Scott Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with its 2500 year old history, offers many lower back pain remedies - lower back stretches and strengthening exercises, massage techniques, acupuncture, herbal remedies, liniments, sticking plasters and others. Some require a trained TCM practitioner to administ … Read More
The Ultimate Natural Skin Conditioner
By Al Sears, MD When I traveled to India and visited the home of Ayurvedic medicine, the world's oldest health system, one of my favorite things I learned was their name for the coconut palm tree. They call the coconut palm kalpa vriksha which means "the tree which provides all the necessities of life." What a grea … Read More
BUSTED! The In-office MRI Scam
If you've ever visited your doctor with lower back pain and were ushered into a high-tech MRI scan conveniently located on-site... you may have already spent too much for your back pain treatment. According to a comprehensive Stanford University review of over one million episodes of back pain care, MRI usage skyrockets … Read More
3 Natural Ways to Beat Hay Fever
By Al Sears, MD Do you know how hay fever got its name? In England, they harvest alfalfa and other grasses to make hay for winter animal feed. It's the "dust" from these grasses that are the original cause of hay fever. A British doctor named John Bostock originally described the symptoms way back in 1819. He calle … Read More
Quick Cures for Bad Breath
Ever have a conversation with someone who almost instantly started back pedaling away from you mid-sentence? Bad breath might keep friends away, but fortunately it's often a social evil that's easy to banish. Here are several quick cures for the typical causes of bad breath. Of course, if nothing works, it might be time t … Read More