November 2010
Feline Diabetes: The Holistic Approach – Food, Herbs, Supplements
If your cat suddenly turns into a zombie, staring vacantly at nothing at all and acting unresponsive, you might be inclined to think that aliens...
Shiatsu Therapy: A Japanese Approach to Pain Relief
What’s in a name? Shiatsu therapy tacitly and proudly announces its Japanese heritage with every introduction. This unique bodywork modality evolved over hundreds of years...
Adapting to Life After Wheat: There Are More Gluten-Free Options Than You Think
Gluten-free has almost become the new “fad” diet of today, with various celebrities and fitness gurus touting its benefits. But for those of us who...
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...
