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Book Review: THE HERBAL KITCHEN
Author: Kami McBride Publisher: Conari Press Book Publication: 2010 There’s a strong chance that you have a plentiful supply of herbs in your kitchen, but...
Book Review: TRIGGER POINT THERAPY FOR LOW BACK PAIN – A SELF-TREATMENT WORKBOOK
Authors: Sharon Sauer, Mary Biancalana Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Book Publication: 2010 Have you (or someone you know) had surgery that was supposed to...
Chinese Medicine for Treating Lichens – the “Thick Skin” Diseases
One category of skin diseases with interesting visual manifestations is the “lichen” group, so named because the different types resemble the lichen that grows on...
Alternative Medicine Takes on Cancer – and Wins
The Audacity of Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez “If you are an honest scientist, it doesn’t matter if it’s moondust – if it’s working, you have got...
News Briefs – November 2010
MULTIVITAMIN USE MAY PREVENT HEART ATTACKS IN WOMEN A study of 31,671 women has found that, compared to taking no supplements at all, regular daily...
Homeopathic Medicine For High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, or abnormally high blood pressure, is often referred to as the “silent killer.” This is because it does not usually manifest any symptoms while...
Banish Colds and Flu with a Preventive Diet and Nature’s Green Pharmacy
Just the other day, I had occasion to go to the auto shop to pick up my newly-winterized car. While trying to explain all of...
Farewell to Loons
This is a wonderful time of year to be in the bush. The last of the colours are dangling in the treetops. The morning frost...
Book Review: A Clinical Trial
Author: Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, MD Publisher: New Spring Press Book Publication: 2010 As the keynote speaker at Whole Life Expo 2010, immunologist Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez...
Mushrooms Everywhere!
Wild mushrooms are late in coming this year, but they are making up for lost time by coming out in abundance. Could be the hot,...
SACRED JOURNEYS – October 2010
Everyday Rituals & Celebrations Here is a favourite quote from my kitchen blackboard: “God gives you on a daily basis an unlimited amount of electrons...
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE For Reclaiming Lost Energy
Have you noticed how your energy improves when you have a new love interest in your life? The world temporarily transforms itself into a kinder,...
JOINT STRATEGIES
Stability and Mobility for Hips and Knees Every year, thousands of people have some type of surgery performed on their hips or knees. In fact,...
STURDY BURDOCK – Potent Herbal Medicine Clears Inflammation
Burdock root has many important medicinal uses. First and foremost, it is an excellent depurative or detoxifying herb. As a result it benefits any chronic...
Scrumptious Squash: Feasting on Fall’s Bountiful Gourds
There is a gardeners’ joke that goes something like this: Why do New Englanders lock their cars only in September? To keep them from being...
Book Review: 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back
Author: Esther Gokhale, L.Ac. Publisher: Pendo Press Book Publication: 2008 Back pain is an extremely prevalent condition among North Americans, and as a frequent sufferer...
