Robert Lawrence FriedmanThe Healing Power of the Drum - Part I ;The following excerpts are from "The Healing Power of th
Hyla Cass MDThe South Pacific herb, Kava Kava, is a best-seller — ranking ninth in retail U.S. sales in mainstream markets in 2000 — based on its proven ability to relieve stress, anxiety and tension. Recently kava has come under the scrutiny of the United...
Herbal experts are advising caution with the use of the popular herb kava.
The American Botanical Council (ABC) is suggesting that consumers follow
additional precautions when using kava, an herb used for reducing symptoms
of anxiety and stress.
The Hidden Link Between Stress, Aging and Caffeine ;It’s the common complaint you hear uttered by friends, f
Barry Bittman MDWhile some people tend to live in the past, others seem to consume every waking moment worrying about the future. Rarely do we live fully in the present. In "The Carpenter's Lesson: building your future with pride" Barry Bittman, M.D. shares a story...
If what awaits you tomorrow is nothing more than a boring and frustrating day spent marking your time 'til clocking out, you're in good company. In "Transforming Work into satisfaction and personal empowerment" Barry Bittman, M.D. comments "Job...
A fascinating university research study is helping us to understand the important relationship between stress and fat. In "The Stress-Fat Connection: the thick and thin of your figure" Barry Bittman, M.D. explains how scientists tracked women’s...
Industrial experts and consultants are finally becoming aware of the fact that headaches, backaches, and other health-related issues are the consequence of not only ongoing pressure in the workplace, but also lack of sense of control. In "Out of...
Ray Sahelian MDAshwagandha is a shrub cultivated in India and North America whose roots have been used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic practitioners as a folk remedy. In the column "Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)" Ray Sahelian, M.D. alerts us to several...
David S. Sobel MDMore and more women work outside and inside the home. Do the double demands shouldered by working moms pose a threat to their physical health? In "A Woman's Work Is Never Done" David S. Sobel, M.D. sites evidence of the physiological impact of "role...
