(Originally published in 2004; Updated in 2024) The anti-degenerative-disease diet developed during the 1930s by Max Gerson, M.D., was first officially recorded as a proven treatment program at the University of Munich. It was afforded extraordinary laboratory support through funding from both the Bavarian and the Prussian federal governments. Dr. Gerson focused then on the […]

(Updated October 30, 2024) The Role of Supplements, Low-glycemic Carbs, and Exercise When we think of blood sugar problems, the most common association is with diabetes and the need for insulin. While blood sugar does play a central role in the management of that condition, most people would be surprised to know just how crucial […]

The following is an excerpt from “Managing Menopause Naturally: Before During, and Forever” by Emily A. Kane, ND, LAc (Basic Health Publications, New Jersey, 2004) Article updated October 26, 2024. In naturopathic medical school we learned again and again, “When in doubt, treat the liver.” What our teachers were telling us is that the liver […]

(Originally published in Sept. 2020; Updated in Oct. 2024) As our healthcare system is stretched to the limit during these turbulent times, it is vital that we as individuals become more self-reliant. By staying healthy, we can avoid crowded emergency rooms and doctors' offices, and be available to help those who need it. So here […]

(Updated Oct 1st, 2024) Studies are increasingly showing a link between dental health and overall health. If you have chronic oral infections and gums that bleed easily, you may be putting more than your teeth at risk. Research shows that oral disease can be linked to heart and lung disease, stroke, diabetes, neurological disorders, and […]

(Originally published in 2014; Updated in 2024) I am naturopathic doctor (ND) with a clinical focus on natural and integrative cancer care. At every presentation I do, or conference I attend, people are very interested in natural alternatives to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Many turn to the internet where they find hundreds of websites, articles, […]

(Originally published in 2021; Updated in 2024) One of the pillars of the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez’s nutritional enzyme protocol is the concept that One Diet Does Not Fit All. In fact, The Gonzalez Protocol® utilizes seven basic diets ranging from more vegetarian to more carnivore – and combinations in between of various animal protein, […]

Originally published in 2020; Updated in 2025 In the late 1990s, a scientist from the World Health Organization (WHO) presented a computer model at a conference in Toronto on infertility issues, showing that if the then-current pollution trends continued, the human race would go extinct in about 500 years (15 generations). In fact, the survival […]

No doubt you’ve heard and read all the propaganda for and against the use of conventional vaccines and perhaps have decided to refuse vaccinations. I haven’t done a survey, but I would bet that the majority of Vitality readers would opt for more natural ways of preventing and treating influenza. Perhaps you have decided this because […]

As a conventional family doctor, I had many times felt helpless when attempting to assist patients with chronic illness. To see the continued suffering of patients and not have enough tools to make a significant difference, despite years of medical training, was frustrating and in need of correction. Nowhere was this felt as intensely as […]

Integrative Strategies for Treating Concussions and Brain Trauma It seems that every week there is a news story highlighting the rising toll and damaging effect of head injuries and concussions. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are generating greater medical and research interest as public awareness grows, especially in regards to the impact on younger and more […]

Most people who use herbs and other natural remedies have certain favourites that they rely on when needed. However, one place often overlooked as a source of healing remedies is the kitchen cupboard. It’s good to know what healing tools we have available to us because we never know when we are going to need […]

Herpes refers to a group of disorders which manifest with an eruption of red, painful blisters or sores on the skin, genitals, lips or eyes. The causative culprits are the closely related herpes simplex 1, herpes simplex 2, and varicella-zoster viruses, often combined with a weakening of immune function. The most common manifestations are cold […]

It was the incessant itching that really got to Jessie* and had her running regularly for the Monistat or a homemade yogurt remedy to relieve the maddening symptoms. “Maddening doesn’t even begin to describe it, actually,” says the 27-year-old restaurant manager/owner. At the time her symptoms began appearing, she was only 13 years old. Later, […]

A Personal Report by Dwight Kalita, PhD Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a worldwide epidemic affecting 37 million people, and its rising prevalence will most certainly account for increasing public health costs. I am 76 years old and have had A-fib for almost 10 years. During that time various cardiologists gave me 2 ablations and 5 […]

(Originally published in 2014; Updated Dec. 2024 Adapted from the book Read This If You Have a Heart, by Dr. Elie Klein ND) Supplements That Remove Plaque and Open Arteries The incidence of high blood pressure, or hypertension, is on the rise. Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke and kidney failure and is closely […]