I recently attended Medical Week in Baden-Baden, Germany, where I presented the principles of integrative medicine and the latest research on the role of Modified Citrus Pectin in the treatment of cancer. Medical Week is Europe’s biggest medical congress for complementary medicine. The main message I shared with my audience is that integrative medicine and [...]

Diet is one of the single most important factors in health and healing. The Western diet places heavy emphasis on concentrated animal proteins and processed, grain-derived carbohydrates, which have a relatively low nutritional value. This way of eating is sometimes referred to as the Standard American Diet (SAD), and produces a chronic low-grade, overly-acid state [...]

Ayurveda refers to the traditional health and healing system of India. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda consists of the words ?yus, meaning “longevity,” and veda, meaning “science” – together meaning the “science of life.” The philosophy is guided by the five great elements: air, space, fire, water, and earth. Achieving balance and order in connection [...]

By Marijana Gucunski (www.honeydrop.com) Tis’ The Sneezing, Sniffling Season Here’s 10 Easy Ways to Fight Off Winter Colds: · Rest: Having a slightly less hectic day just won’t cut it. Your body needs lots of rest. Drop the laptop, skip the happy hour and forget the chores. Save your energy so your body can fight [...]

One of the most feared conditions in our days is cancer. It is a known fact that there are certain kinds of treatments that save lives, but problems might not end after getting better. Although health is possible to be restored, there are some social issues that the people have to think about.   The [...]

By Dr. David Katz Today many parents are finding themselves in a difficult battle against their child’s or teen’s obesity. Faced with few options, an increasing number of parents are okaying bariatric surgery to help end their teen’s obesity. Dr. David Katz warns of the dangers of this approach and offers an effective alternative. Hilton Head, [...]

TEDx conference examines how to bring about optimum physical and emotional wellness to today’s children and ultimately end childhood obesity. Hilton Head, SC (November 2011)—Many of today’s young people face a crisis. Not only will they likely live shorter lives than their parents, but during their lifetimes, they won’t live as well as the generations [...]

Maintaining optimum cellular health throughout the entire body can greatly reduce your risk of developing a number of age-related diseases and health conditions, namely cancer. Keeping your cells functioning properly, with all organs and systems working in balanced harmony, is the foundation for radiant health and well being. However, we do not always experience a [...]

By Kelly Charles It has been a mystery in the United States for years. With our high consumption of dairy products, why is it that we still have an incredibly high incidence of osteoporosis? Researchers in Asia, where both osteoporosis and dairy consumption have historically been quite low, might have found a major clue. It turns [...]

By LifeFitness Winter is approaching and it’s that time of year when people head indoors to escape the cold – and too often escape their workouts! Eating more at holiday parties and skipping exercise can be a recipe for disaster. Instead of having a lot to overcome when the New Year arrives, follow these tips [...]