In “The Voices of Thyroid Disease,” the venerable (and much loved by yours truly)New York Times is spending some well-deserved real estate on thyroid disease – or what we call the “Hidden Epidemic.” Listen to the voices and see the photos of real people suffering with thyroid problems.
Read MoreNew research suggests exposure to pesticides used in farming conventionally grown produce may be linked to a higher incidence of attention-deficit disorder (ADHD). Read the report on the Huffington Post. Which just supports what we’ve been saying for years: Choose organic when possible.
Read MoreIf you’re going to eat chocolate, make sure you’re eating the type of chocolate that could help guard against a common cause of sudden death… Researchers have discovered that epicatechin, a compound in dark chocolate, may protect your brain after a stroke by increasing cellular signals that shield nerve cells from damage. An hour and a half after feeding mice a single dose of epicatechin, animals that had ingested the compound suffered significantly less brain damage following an induced stroke.
Read MoreAre you a junkie? Most people would automatically say “no,” but the face of the modern drug addict may shock you… Not a lot of attention is paid to prescription drug abuse. But nearly 20% of Americans have used prescription drugs for non medicinal reasons. Three quarters of those may be abusing prescription drugs. Between 1992 and 2002, the number of prescriptions written increased by 61%. In that same period, the number of prescriptions written for opiates increased by almost 400%.
Read MoreIs the American Medical Association usurping its power to keep your physician quiet? The American Medical Association (AMA) trying to silence doctors who oppose Obama’s health care package.
Read MoreWho knew our collective voice could reach this far and wide? Discover why more parents are spurning mainstream medicine’s deceptive vaccine hype in favor of their baby… In 2008, 39% of parents became educated about vaccinations and refused or delayed vaccines for their children. This compares to just 22% in 2003.
Read More