As most people, I became concerned when I learned of the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and ensuing radiation contamination from one of Japan’s nuclear plants. Today, we know the crisis is not over, radiation continues to leak, contaminating their food and water sources and leaking into the air. In the U.S., we fear radiation exposure from […]
A Silent Killer in the U.S.
If there was one health issue I could focus on and potentially save thousands of lives, it would be cardiovascular disease. Are you aware that one in three Americans die from heart attack or strokes? That is almost 34% of all deaths! It far outranks cancer, kidney disease, infections, and accidental deaths! Some of the top risk factors […]
How to Live to 100: Lessons from Grandma
In January, I had the honor of celebrating my Grandmother’s 100th birthday. As I consider this milestone of longevity that few people achieve, I can’t help but wonder why some of us live longer than others. Why are there ninety-year-olds still driving and working yet there are many people in their seventies who are homebound […]
Why to “IV” – the Benefits of Intravenous Nutrient Therapy
What is a Myers’ Cocktail, and what conditions does it address? A Myers’ “Wellness” Cocktail is a nutritional “cocktail” given intravenously (IV), or through a vein. It consists of magnesium, calcium, various B vitamins, and vitamin C. The Myers’ Cocktail has been used to treat general fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia, relieve acute asthma attacks, upper respiratory tract infections, […]
Natural Remedies for Preventing and Treating Respiratory Bugs
Even though we can “catch cold” at any time of the year, it is that time of year when it seems everyone around us has a cold or the flu. This is a great time to take stock of our immune system and make sure we are providing the support our body needs to remain strong […]