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According to the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, over 8% of the US population has diabetes. That number is rising, with the CDC reporting that a third of children born in 2000 are expected to develop the disease at some point in their lives. Lack of exercise and poor nutrition are responsible for the increasing […]
Chronic damage to the liver cells causes inflammation of the liver cells; this usually heals with formation of scar tissue. This gradual degeneration and scarring of the liver is called cirrhosis. This disease is usually caused by chronic viral infections such as hepatitis B and C, fatty liver, alcohol abuse, hereditary metabolic disorders, exposure to […]
Spring is here! Your eyes are itchy, your nose is running, you feel irritable – must be allergies, right? Not necessarily! In most cases I’ve seen in early spring here in New England, the seasonal change from winter to spring tends to cause an excessive heat condition that dries out the eyes and sinuses internally, […]
Trichotillomania is an impulse control or brain disorder, similar to an obsessive-compulsive disorder or addiction, in which the person pulls out their own hair. The hair can be anywhere. Trichotillamania can be caused by trauma, rape, physical violence, torture, child abuse, and very serious emotional abuse. It can be minor and manageable or it can […]
The Moringa oleifera tree is now considered by many to be a miracle tree for its medicinal benefits. The leaves of the trees are typically used to make Moringa extract, which contains anti-inflammatory properties. It is also known to contain antitoxins and antioxidants and is full of essential vitamins, nutrients and amino acids that help […]
Healing arts are popular these days as an alternative to the standard medical practices that the world has been using. Naturopathy or naturopathy is one of those healing arts that is gaining recognition among the population today. This type of alternative medicine uses natural remedies with sources such as plants and reduces the use of […]
Breast cancer is a major problem for both men and women in the United States. Thanks to the breast cancer awareness movement, people are aware of the dangers. Some women are proactive in seeking screening to catch cancer early and adopting healthier lifestyles to prevent it. Those diagnosed with the disease can resort to alternative […]
When we think of our digestive organs, the first things that come to mind are the stomach, large intestine or liver. When patients are asked to show where the pancreas is located, I usually get a vague answer. Often they point to an area very far from where the pancreas is located. Even if they […]
Has Western medicine found the cure for cancer? Many billions of dollars have been poured into the cancer industry over several decades, and the sad fact is that cancer survival rates have not increased. There’s a lot of talk in the cancer industry about survival rates for chemotherapy patients being a big win, but these […]
We live in the 21st century and if we say that today the pace of life has gained momentum and life has become very demanding, then that is not wrong. Today, life in developed countries and especially in big cities has become a challenge that has to be faced on a daily basis. No one […]