What Doctors Don't Tell YouShingles, an acute infection caused by varicella zoster (chickenpox) virus (VZV), can be an excruciating condition with painful skin blisters, generally down one side of the body,
Dr Jacob Teitelbaum MDOne of the side effects of our modern environment and diet has been an increase in illnesses such as autism and hyperactivity. It is important to recognize that these do not have a single cause but are rather the common endpoint for many different...
American Botanical CouncilHerb Science Group Clarifies Clinically-Documented Benefits of Ginkgo Extract ;Impressive evidence in the scientific and clinical liter
Bastyr University Rolls Out New Herbal Medicine BS Program ;(January 8, 2002) The first accredited herbal sciences
Barry Bittman MDIn "An Update on Herbs: natural isn’t without serious side effects" Barry Bittman, M.D. states his concerns that misinformation on potential side effects from using natural herbs could direct a person to make a healthcare choice that could result in...
Ray Sahelian MDAlzheimer's Disease is a progressive deterioration in mental functioning with onset most commonly starting in one's 80s, although it has been known to start as early as age 30. While scientists have not fully determined the actual causes of...
The root of the ginseng plant has been used in China, Japan, and Korea for many centuries in the therapy of psychiatric and neurological disorders. In the column "Ginseng Improves Mood in Postmenopausal Women" Ray Sahelian, M.D. presents data on a...
Huperzine A is an extract from a club moss, whose action has been attributed to its ability to strongly inhibit the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. In the column, "Huperzine A" Ray Sahelian, M.D. reports that this...
The combination ginkgo biloba and ginseng extracts can promote fast, accurate thinking, improve short and long-term memory retention, and reduce mental fatigue. While previous research has documented the effects of ginkgo biloba on memory in older...
Leo Galland MD FACNIn this column Dr. Galland discusses detoxifying foods which protect against the effects of environmental pollution, free-radical induced cell damage and cancer through dietary anti-oxidants. Foods that are richest in these anti-oxidants are red...
