Mental Health

The Hormone That Helps Heartburn: Melatonin
Wellness

The Hormone That Helps Heartburn: Melatonin

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | October 22, 2012

We tend to think of melatonin, often called the “sleep hormone,” in terms of—you guessed it—sleep. So what does melatonin…

Why Sucking In Your Stomach Harms Your Health
Wellness

Why Sucking In Your Stomach Harms Your Health

Steven Weiniger, DC | October 9, 2012

Three Steps to Adjust Your Posture for Great Health Do you suck in your stomach? Or maybe the better question…

Health Risks in Indoor Swimming Pools
Wellness

Health Risks in Indoor Swimming Pools

Susan D. Richardson, PhD | October 3, 2012

Swimming can be great exercise, but be careful where you dive in. New research shows that swimming in indoor pools…

Turmeric: Mega Inflammation Fighter
Wellness

Turmeric: Mega Inflammation Fighter

David Winston, RH (AHG) | September 5, 2012

Turmeric Soothes Stomach Trouble, Prevents Dementia, Fights Weight Gain... and More As Yogi Berra so famously said, "It’s déjà vu…

The Hunter-Gatherer Cure for Depression
Depression

The Hunter-Gatherer Cure for Depression

Stephen S. Ilardi, PhD | August 29, 2012

Can Living Like Cavemen Reduce Depression? Human bodies have not evolved fast enough to adapt to the demands of modern…

Dr. Stengler on the Good, Bad and Ugly of Applied Kinesiology
Wellness

Dr. Stengler on the Good, Bad and Ugly of Applied Kinesiology

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | August 16, 2012

Is There Value in Applied Kinesiology's Manual Muscle Testing? Admittedly, some of the newly popular alternative therapies seem... well... a…

Speedy Healing
Wellness

Speedy Healing

Julie Silver, MD | August 2, 2012

6 Steps to faster recovery from illness or injury At any given time, about 90 million Americans are healing from…

Are You Healthy Enough to Fly?
Wellness

Are You Healthy Enough to Fly?

Mark A. Gendreau, MD | August 1, 2012

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Increase In-flight medical emergencies are now more common than ever, with nearly two billion people flying each…

When Relaxing Makes You Sick
Wellness

When Relaxing Makes You Sick

Bryan E. Robinson, PhD | July 17, 2012

Most of us feel good when we’re on vacation, right? Not always. Some of us actually start to feel sick…

Remedies to the Rescue: Stress Relief Is a Chew or a Spray Away
Stress

Remedies to the Rescue: Stress Relief Is a Chew or a Spray Away

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 17, 2012

I have long recommended Original Bach Flower Remedies to patients for quick relief from stress and anxiety. One of my…

Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder with Homeopathic Remedies
Mental Health

Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder with Homeopathic Remedies

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | April 17, 2012

Start Early to Beat Winter Blahs and Blues Who wants to think about the winter doldrums before Thanksgiving has even…

Walk Barefoot On the Grass and Let the Earth Energize Your Body
Wellness

Walk Barefoot On the Grass and Let the Earth Energize Your Body

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | April 3, 2012

Walking barefoot on the grass or on a sandy beach feels good. And now growing evidence reveals why—direct physical contact…

Radiation From Your Washing Machine? Hair Dryer?
Wellness

Radiation From Your Washing Machine? Hair Dryer?

David O. Carpenter, MD | March 15, 2012

These secrets will help keep you safe. You’ve probably heard about the scientific studies linking cell phones to a variety…