The subject of pain medications during childbirth is controversial at best. Because women have had positive labor experiences using epidurals, many obstetricians have begun to consider the procedure a safe way for women to have a more comfortable experience during the births of their children
The End of Tylenol: How to Eradicate Your Headaches Naturally
Usually, they’re about as harmful as a common cold or a stinging scrape, but they feel like a terminal disease, and whether they’re the products of a stressful day or a lack of sleep, you’ve probably experienced headaches more times than you can count.
Say No to Vaccines? But How?
One thing I am sure of is that just saying no to vaccination certainly can’t be as simple as… just saying no. Not only do public school systems have immunization requirements, but parents are also likely to face discrimination from others in the community, and even from the child’s pediatrician.
Got Parasites? What to do (part 2)
Different types of parasites live in different parts of your body, including your gastrointestinal tract, blood, tissues, lymphatic system or skin. If you thought parasites were only in undeveloped countries, you may be surprised to find out how common they are in the U.S.,
My Struggles with the Antidepressant Lexapro
When I finally stopped taking lexapro after weaning down to the lowest dose for several months, my doctor warned me that I might experience some serious side effects – and I did. I couldn’t imagine what I might have gone through if I hadn’t gone off the medication gradually.
Know Your Limit: Even Natural Remedies Can Backfire
One of my own favorite natural remedies for infection, colloidal silver is reportedly responsible for turning Paul Karason’s skin blue. Colloidal sliver is commonly used in hospitals to treat burns and wounds as it has many antibacterial properties.
Who’s Behind that Health Study?
Medical research took a blow last week when a major AIDS vaccine study sponsored by Merck, an international developer, manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, was called off after preliminary results showed no decline in HIV-infection among those who received the vaccine.
Isn’t it Biotic? Unscrambling the Mess behind Health Food Lingo
Probiotics… prebiotics… antibiotics… macrobiotics – the media is full of contradicting information on these topics. But, you don’t need to spend the next millennium decoding labels. Here, the ‘biotic’ list is simplified.
Natural Antibiotics that Fight Infection
Many of us no longer want to jump on the antibiotic bandwagon each time we get a sore throat or infection. These apprehensions are well-founded considering the more recent occurrences of Candida and fungal infections that are thought to be caused by antibiotics, and the fact that diseases seem to be getting smarter each day.