Barry Bittman MDIn 1995, 256,844 American women died of all types of cancer combined. Yet there were twice as many deaths attributable to heart disease! Compare the level of media coverage that breast cancer receives compared to heart disease in women. In "Heart...
Roger Jahnke OMDEvery original culture on the planet earth has a system of "hands on" healing. In western cultures this is generally called massage. As the movement toward alternatives to drugs and surgery progresses massage will emerge as one of our primary new...
Leo Galland MD FACNThe holidays are upon us and many of us are already worrying about the effects of stress from last minute shopping and family gatherings as well as the weight gain from too many parties and heavy traditional holiday meals. However, there is a way to...
Isn't it "normal" behavior for toddlers to be poorly focused and distractible? Doesn't every toddler have a short attention span? In "A Cure for Terrible Twos: shaping society with pharmaceuticals" Barry Bittman, M.D. expresses his shock and disgust...
The basic technique of self-applied massage for the hands is the same as for the feet. However, the hands are much easier because they are so easy to reach. Without sitting down or having to remove your shoes you can go right to work. You can do...
American Institute for Preventive MedicineSkin Rashes ;Skin rashes come in all forms and sizes. Some are raised
Old age is a consequence of civilization; it is seen seldom in primitive societies and very rarely seen in wild animals. Although in this century the average life span of women and men has increased by 30% since the onset of industrialization and by...
Christopher Hobbs LAc AHGMen's and women's reproductive health issues are an important part of herbal and medical health care in modern societies. Herbal remedies have been used throughout history to help ease symptoms and balance hormones. For instance, the Mediteranean...
Virtually all ancient cultures respected the necessity of fasting and detoxification. In Nature, the animal kingdom fasts when ill. And humans who regularly clean their bodies, enjoy much greater vitality, less chronic degenerative disease, shorter...
This frequently debilitating, recurring problem, more common in women, can often be helped by complementary health care approaches. The prognosis for migraine headaches is favorable if your doctor takes the time to perform a thorough assessment and...
