(Originally published in 2021; Updated in 2025) We have just gone through an unparalleled year of severe stress with the pandemic. Many have lost their jobs or have had threats to their livelihoods as a result of bankruptcies, layoffs, sudden health challenges and various government mandates. The end result of all these stressful situations has […]

The body has a built-in need for activation. The lymph system, for example, bathes every cell, carrying nutrients to the cell and waste products away. Yet the lymph is totally dependent on physical exercise to move. Without adequate movement, the cells are left stewing in their own waste products and starving for nutrients, a situation […]

“Life can be hard sometimes” is a sentiment many people share. It’s only in recent years that this sentiment has been taken seriously and given a form. The awareness of clinical depression is at an all-time high, with clear signs helping professionals diagnose and treat those who can’t muster the energy not just to survive […]

(Originally published in 2018; Updated in 2025) Many people know that vinegar and garlic are good for health. I would like to introduce a very good recipe which combines those two ingredients. It is practical, time-saving, and based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts. It can be used for health maintenance and medicine. The recipe […]

(Originally published in April 2008; Updated in June 2025) My husband and I waved goodbye as we watched our son John (not his real name) board the plane, happily joking with his buddies. The year was 1989. John was 19, and headed for what we expected to be a wonderful youth tour overseas  But after […]

(Originally published in 2023; updated in 2025) Summer is almost here and so is the urge to throw caution to the wind now that we no longer have deal with snow and ice and biting temperatures. Yet despite the feelings of lax security that warm weather brings, there are still hazards that require our attention […]

“About a decade ago, cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, M.D., and I [Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS) came together to write a book to expose what we believed were two of the biggest—and most destructive—medical myths in the world: One, that heart disease is caused by eating too much fat and cholesterol, and two, that statin drugs are […]

One of the commonest complaints that I’ve received from patients over the past decade is about urinary tract infections (UTIs). As the population ages, this diagnosis is becoming much more common, especially in menopausal women. Most women are prescribed antibiotics by their doctors for UTIs but there are many natural solutions that can be used […]

(Updated April 2025) Over the last 60 years many new chemicals and plastics have been developed for use in water pipes, food containers, industrial solvents, detergents, cleaning products, fire retardants, medical products, pesticides, children's toys, furniture, cosmetics, shampoo, toothpaste, preservatives and for use in our homes. Many of these chemicals were designed to be stable […]

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, spring is the season of the liver. This means that the liver is most active in the spring, waking and stretching from winter hibernation. At this time the liver is called upon to circulate the body's energy up and out, in concert with the upward and outward movement of […]

The great architect of the Universe works in very strange ways. Only Edgar Cayce could have predicted a future where Tesla’s name would be recognized by virtually everyone on Earth. While the Tesla global brand is tied to electric cars, there are other technologies invented by the genius Nikola Tesla which were never shared with […]

(Originally published in 2018; Updated in 2025) In the mid-1990s, I embarked upon a personal road to recovery after suffering from a near-fatal neurological disorder. My case of toxic overload was not especially unique. It had been caused by pesticide poisoning from 20 years of exposure to DDT in India, as well as mercury poisoning […]

(Originally published in 2020; Updated in 2025) When I entered medical practice in 1978, there was no such thing as a Sleep Disorder Clinic. Yet the past 38 years have changed all that with waiting lists of people making appointments for help at dozens of such clinics throughout the city. Staffed with well meaning doctors, […]

(Originally published in 2018; Updated in 2024) Breast Cancer Awareness month comes around every October to remind us to take care of our breasts, and to become more informed about the risk factors for breast cancer and ways to reduce that risk. I say, early detection is not enough – why not focus on prevention? […]

Let’s be real; travelling is a double-edged sword. On one side, you’ve got sunsets, new foods, and exciting adventures. On the other? Jet lag can make you feel like a zombie, questionable beverages or meals can throw you off, and the potential of dreaded cold or 'flu symptoms seem to know exactly when you’re going […]

(Originally published in 2019; Updated in 2024) “Nattokinase breaks down fibrinogen, a component of blood clots and atherosclerotic plaque. Elevated fibrinogen levels are another clear risk factor for cardiovascular disease.”   ~ Dr. Michael Murray (2018) A few months ago, I published an article in Vitality about three powerful enzymes with significant cardiovascular benefits including their […]