I recently discussed the principles of integrative medicine in oncology and shared the latest research on the role of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) in the treatment of cancer at an international oncology conference in Rhodes, Greece. This conference, titled “The 16th World Congress on Advances in Oncology and 14th International Symposium on Molecular Medicine,” brought [...]
Did you ever feel the electromagnetic stress (technostress)? This is what we feel after hours spend in an electromagnetic environment created by the electromagnetic waves emitted by mobile phones, personal computers, TV: uneasiness of the body and of the nervous system. Eyes dry, there are pains in the eyes, headaches, feeling of fatigue, washed-out feeling, [...]
By Roxanne Peterson A warning: the electric cigarette is only the best birthday gift for smokers who want to quit! Remember that or you’ll be in for a shock when your intended gift recipient opens the ecig pack you’ve bought them. They’ll think it’s just a real packet of cigarettes and they’ll want to know [...]
Tips to follow if you are an anxious person Try yoga/pilates: Focusing on your breathing may make you feel calmer because when you concetrate on one thing, you mind doesn´t wander as much.- Hit the gym: Regular exercise isn´t a cure-all for anxiety, but it may help reduce tension, which in turn reduces levels of [...]
We tend to think of ourselves as highly independent creatures that interact with others in our environment. But some very interesting new research puts another twist on our self image. As it turns out, the “lowly bacteria,” may turn out to have more “say” in who we are than we would like to believe. “Microbiome” [...]
Timing is everything. Time is of the essence. Perfect timing. Humanity’s captivation by temporal reality goes much deeper than the unifying framework of schedules, calendars, rituals and histories –it goes straight to our DNA. We live in a universe of cycles, nature’s clockwork, shaping and directing us since the literal “dawn of time.” All life [...]
As a culture, we tend to focus on our well being from the neck up, with exercise added in to take care of our bodies. We spend most of our lives engaged with our senses and interacting mentally with others. We may also focus on getting in touch with and expressing our emotions. However, there [...]
Many health and beauty products boast using antioxidants to fight free radicals. But just what are free radicals and why are antioxidants so important for maintaining your health? Free radicals are unstable molecules that occur in the body from normal body processes as well as from exposure to toxins. Antioxidants are substances that lessen or [...]
Even though we are well into spring, some of us may still be experiencing the winter blues, while for others, fighting off depression remains an uphill battle. That’s why I was struck by a December 2009 preliminary study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which found that regular consumption of a popular tea may [...]
Cardiovascular disease is a growing epidemic in this country. Estimated costs of treating heart disease in the United States will increase by approximately 545 billion dollars over the next two decades. Large pharmaceutical companies continue to push dangerous and minimally-effective statin drugs – a class of drug used to lower cholesterol levels – on the [...]
