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The Cancer Patient’s Bill of Rights – Article

Encourage everyone you know who is dealing with cancer to read this article. It models honest, frank communication between the patient and doctor.

The article linked below covers may aspects of how a patient can choose to respond to a cancer diagnosis.

Note the patient’s appeal “…remember that my beliefs are the most important; what I don’t believe in won’t help me.”

Article Link: The Cancer Patient’s Bill of Rights by Bernard S. Siegel, MD

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Who will assume Chevron Doctrine power? – Issue

Last summer there were a number of U.S. Supreme Court rulings. One involved the Chevron doctrine, which allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws with broad authority. The court overturned this doctrine. It is interesting to note two opposing views of this matter now in the news.

As this will not be resolved in the near future, you are encouraged to become aware of the different points of view to help you to understand what is behind different types of actions. For example, note that related Senate and House bills were actually introduced before and after the Supreme Court ruling. … Continue Reading →

Spiritual Health – Article

Spiritual health, while often the most overlooked aspect of healing, is actually the ultimate goal of holistic health.

The article link below provides examples of spiritual practice, and how you can incorporate them into your daily life.

Learn how something as simple as time in nature can expose you to all of nature’s elements and help you become more aware of the world around you and your place in it.

Article Link: Spiritual Health by Larry Trivieri

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Whole Grain Pasta: Good For Your Health!

Whole grains play a major role in a healthy diet. These edible gems are packed with disease-fighting, health-boosting nutrients. They contain lean protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and numerous other beneficial compounds. As is the case in many other beneficial foods, pasta should also be consumed in moderation.

Grains are seeds from a family of grasses. In processed (abused) grains, vital parts of the seed have been removed in order to prolong shelf life and for other reasons. In “enriched” grains, some nutrients are artificially added back, however, this does not adequately compensate for the nutritional loss. White pasta, white … Continue Reading →

Principles of Good Health – Article

Is the chronic stress of today’s hectic lifestyle leaving you drained, depleted, perpetually tired and irritable?

The article link below provides tips on healthy eating habits that you can incorporate into your life to rejuvenate your system.

Learn how drinking, and not eating, can help restore the balance in your body.

Article Link: Principles of Good Health by Susana Belen Lombardi

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Power of Melatonin – Research Article

“Melatonin has been shown to be a major regulator of the immune system. Consequently, disease states affecting a wide range of organ systems have been reported as benefiting from melatonin administration.” from a Townsend Letter research article, “Melatonin: More Than Just the Hormone That Regulates Sleepby Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH, MS.

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Take Two Dreams And Call Me In The Morning – Article

Sometimes your body knows what you need, even if you don’t!

The article link below describes how one woman was alerted by her subconscious through a dream as to the origin of her migraines.

Learn how the scope of “proper medical practice” has broadened to operate under an expanded definition of health.

Article Link: Take Two Dreams And Call Me In The Morning by Gladys T. McGarey, MD, MD(H)

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Healthy Living in a Modern Environment – Article

In today’s society, we often have the mindset of “pills solve problems.” But is that really the best way to treat (and prevent) diseases?

Apparently not.

The article linked below explains how holistic, healthy living helps stop diseases from occurring in the first place, and offers some easy ways to adjust your lifestyle.

Article Link: Healthy Living in a Modern Environment by Mark Kirkpatrick

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New cautions related to fluoride – Issue

Normally, when we read about fluoride, we expect to be learning about how to improve your dental health. So it was a surprise to discover two scientific articles that look into fluoride and children’s neurodevelopment.

(1) In August 2024, the Federal government released a monograph looking into the levels of fluoride and children’s IQs. The headlines of the general press may be quite disturbing as we read that high levels of fluoride in drinking water can lower our children’s IQ. It is important therefore to understand that this monograph was the result of compiling and reviewing a collection of studies … Continue Reading →

The Veneration of Life – Article

True health is knowing the answers to the two questions that confront, challenge, and terrify every human being: “Who am I,” and “Why am I here?”

The article link below will bring to light the importance of finding ones soul, and the avenues to discovering your muse.

Learn how sharing your creativity with others can create contentment within yourself.

Article Link: The Veneration of Life by John Diamond, MD, DPM, FRANZCP, MRC Psych, FIAPM, DIBAK

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