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- There’s a lot of confusion about multivitamins out there, and it’s not surprising. After all, the shelves of health food stores – and many “big box” stores – are filled with many different formulas. However, when you scratch the surface …
- Do you like your stomach? Sometimes we think our stomach is “fat” and all the ads tell us we should have a “flat stomach.” But what they are really referring to is visceral fat, not the essential organ of digestion. …
- It’s no secret that there’s an epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes in America. Believe it or not, diabetes is a disease of starvation. Insulin is a hormone with a special job: it picks up food (sugar) and delivers it to …
- If you have osteoarthritis, you are not alone. It is the most common of all joint diseases, accounting for about half of the arthritis diagnoses in the United States and affects approximately 21 million Americans. But as powerful (and frightening) …
- From Terry: We have a guest author for this week’s Terry Talks Nutrition. We are fortunate to have Dr. Jan McBarron “weigh” in on natural weight loss. I’ve known Dr. McBarron for many years, and respect her as a …
- Dear Friends, Throughout the year, we are often so busy with day to day tasks that we rarely think of our loved ones and those who have made the biggest impact on our lives. With the world focusing so much …
- Companion animals are a vibrant source of delight in our lives. Their unconditional love and enthusiasm can fill a dark day with sunshine. Our pets become part of our family, and of course, we want the very best for them. …
- In years past, a caricature for old age was the toothless elder. It used to be the exception instead of the rule that people kept all their teeth throughout their lives. Due to advances in dentistry and overall improvements in …
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Face the world. Put on your game face. Face the music. Poker face. Face off. Even Facebook. Your face communicates your identity to the world. Think about it—every single sensory organ is located on your face. Of all your body parts, your face has a powerful and unique place...
- Introduction Alzheimer’s disease. If those words don’t give you a shiver, they should. Unlike most other diseases that twist and damage our bodies, Alzheimer’s twists and damages our thoughts, memories, emotions, judgment, and personality—things that combine to create our sense …
- We have all experienced occasional dry skin, or maybe a parched mouth after forgetting our water bottle. It’s not very pleasant, and can even be painful. But for some people, dry skin, mouth, and eyes are a daily burden. Skin …
- Dear Readers, It is my pleasure today to introduce a special guest, Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter. Chris explores the world in search of plants with medicinal powers. He has the unusual title of “Explorer in Residence” at the University …
- Let’s face it, there is no simple solution to obesity. Approximately 75% of the population is either overweight or obese. Are we saying that two thirds of Americans are lazy, with no will power or self control? Of course not! …
- What if you bought a new car but your key didn’t fit? You wouldn’t go anywhere. What if you bought an expensive new coat, but your arms were too big for the sleeves? You’d be left out in the …
- Neuropathy is nerve damage or disease, and while it can occur in other parts of the body, most people are familiar with the problems it causes in the feet and lower legs. One of the most common forms of neuropathy …
- Depression robs us of our most treasured gifts: happiness, pleasure, comfort, and energy. Many people feel they have only the choice of taking prescription drugs that have significant side effects or continuing to live in misery. But there are natural …
- There’s no denying it – we’re coming up on cold and flu season. Chances are pretty high that we, or someone we love, will be at risk of a viral illness that affects the ears, the nose and/or the throat. …
- Do your knees hurt? Are stairs starting to be a misery? When you drop something and it rolls under the couch, do you dread kneeling to retrieve it? Do you avoid getting down on your hands and knees to play …
- Imagine if you awakened every morning feeling completely inadequate to meet the demands of the day. How would you feel if even small amounts of physical or mental stress left you feeling drained? Problems such as this have an enormous …
- Every year when the official “cold and flu” season rolls around, it can feel like the bell ringing for the start of a wrestling match. Between antibacterial hand gels and antibacterial soaps, plus the constant nagging to “get your flu …
- If your body was a business, your brain would be the president, but your thyroid gland would most definitely be on the executive committee. This important gland releases hormones that affect energy, weight gain or loss, libido, fertility, brain development, …
- Inflammation is the beginning of all pain. Inflammation is the process that is triggered by damage to your body. Typically, when we think of inflammation we think of heat, redness, swelling, and pain. Pain is our warning signal that something …
- Recent breakthroughs using absorbable curcumin have made health headlines lately, and for good reason. I can think of few natural ingredients that deserve the attention more than this one. Turmeric vs. Curcumin Before we go any further, let’s make sure …
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I think most people can remember at least a few times when they’ve been anxious. Maybe it was right before giving a presentation at work, or the day they were ready to walk down the aisle with their soon-to-be spouse. As distracting and annoying as that...
- Energy is a precious commodity. Not only do all our body’s complex systems require energy to function, our thoughts and feelings require energy, too. How can you truly and fully enjoy a pleasurable experience if you feel tired and worn …
- When you hear about a yeast infection, the first thought might be that it is a woman’s problem, usually causing vaginal itching and discomfort. But did you know that this problematic yeast, Candida albicans, is present throughout the body, including …
- Do you take fish oil? If reading this newsletter means you are interested in natural health, chances are you do. But why do you take the fish oil? I doubt that you take it so you can consume more fat …
- One Easy Answer for Some Big Health Questions Heart Health, Cellular Immune, Digestion and More! Many people—and you may be one of them—know that their lives could be much improved with natural medicines, but they are overwhelmed by the thousands …
- They call it “The Rich Man’s Disease” because, historically, only wealthy people could afford to eat the rich foods—especially red meat, refined sugar, and alcohol—associated with gout attacks. But today, we are blessed, and cursed, with an overabundance of nutrition. …
- Stroke Prevention and Recovery . . . Naturally! Strokes are terrifying. When you have a stroke, a portion of your brain dies. This is a profound injury that can change mood, thoughts, memories, speech, perceptions—the very ideas we use to …
- When it comes to working or playing outside on the weekends, our ambition often over reaches our capabilities! Since many of us have sedentary jobs during the week that don’t give our muscles a chance to work out, it’s easy …
- Most of the time when we think of osteoporosis, we only think it applies to the elderly. It doesn’t. Unfortunately, it’s easy to forget that bones are living tissue. Bone structure is being renewed all the time, like an around-the-clock …
- Let’s face it, there is no simple solution to obesity. Approximately 75% of the population is either overweight or obese. Are we saying that two thirds of Americans are lazy, with no will power or self control? Of course not! …
- It will likely not surprise you that upwards of 90% of people with chronic pain also have some level of disordered sleep. In an ever-worsening downward spiral—pain begets poor sleep, and poor sleep begets more pain and lack of healing. …
- Whether you call it “the change” or just menopause, it is a challenging time, and the symptoms can make life feel a little out of control. There are days when it can feel like menopause – and not you – …
- For years we’ve been told that cholesterol is a big problem. I don’t believe that’s really the case. After all, cholesterol is not the enemy – it’s a vitally important building block for everything from vitamin D to our sex …
- Did you know that by the year 2050, one third of all Americans could have Type 2 diabetes? The real shame of this is that it’s a preventable disease. Sugar and starch cravings and their consumption is one of the …
- At one time or another we will all experience some digestive problems. The most common include heartburn pain, bloating, irregularity, and just general stomach pain. The cause can be simple – a heavy meal or unfamiliar food – or more …
- Staying energized and keeping fit can be tough—especially if you’re not getting the nutrients you need. And while everyone in the health food industry—including manufacturers, scientists, retailers and consumers—are looking for the new miracle herb or nutrient for healthier benefits, …
- The daffodils are blooming, and the trees are budding, leaving you with a sense of dread. The kittens are rolling around with a toy mouse, and the dog is chasing her tennis ball. You try to get away as quickly …
- Everyone has heard of vitamin B6 and a few may even be able to tell you that the B vitamins have a lot of research on energy and the nervous system. Vitamin B6 is critical for life itself. Having low …
- Urinary tract infection otherwise known as UTI is the general term given to infection that can occur throughout the urinary tract system. Urinary tract infections and cystitis are very widespread and an established public health concern. They are more frequent …
- With the winter snows finally melting, it’s time to get out and exercise. Of course, dusting off those springtime shoes and lighter workout clothes may lead you to wonder, “what kind of exercise?” Well, even though marathon season is right …
- What would happen if the morning news headlines read: “New Drug Can Prevent Up to 70% of Cancers” or “Scientific Discovery Identifies Drug That Could Prevent Majority of Alzheimer’s Cases?” I think most of us would sit up and take …
- Martin Luther, famed theologian said “Hair is the richest ornament of women” and the poet William Butler Yates proclaimed “Fasten your hair with a golden pin, and bind up every wandering tress.” Hair has been used in literature as a …
- In over 13 years of clinical practice as a naturopathic cardiologist, treating thousands of people, I have had zero patients who developed congestive heart failure. I have had one patient experience a stroke, and two patients experience a heart …
- Our eyes are our window to the world. They allow us to see a rainbow, wish on a falling star, delight in our children’s faces, paint masterpieces, and fly rockets to the moon. And while many people live wonderful, worthwhile …
- Do you like your stomach? Sometimes we think our stomach is “fat” and all the ads tell us we should have a “flat stomach.” But what they are really referring to is visceral fat, not the essential organ of digestion. …
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It may be a bit cliché, but January is the month when thoughts turn to weight loss. Diets are started, gyms are joined, exercise equipment is purchased—but it is nearly impossible to get down to your healthy weight without proper thyroid function. I have other articles on this website...
- Hello, friends, and Happy New Year. So many people put enormous pressure on themselves at this time of year to make a complete, dramatic change in their lives. They are going to quit smoking, lose 100 pounds, run a marathon, …
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Urinary tract infection, otherwise known as “UTI”, can afflict women and men alike, though because of anatomical differences, women have far more UTIs than men. Urinary tract infections account for over 8 million visits to the doctor each year, and are the second most commonly treated infection, right after...
- Everyone has an occasional bad day or bad week, when you just don’t feel right – tired, sad, gloomy, or lacking in energy and enthusiasm. But can you imagine waking every morning to the worst day of your life, when …
- One of the most dreaded conditions anyone can experience is cancer. For those fortunate enough not to experience cancer firsthand, I would guess that you probably know someone – a friend or member of your family – that has dealt …
- If you have passed a pharmacy or drug store recently, I’m sure you have seen posters and signs urging you to “Get your flu shot here!” Well, no thanks. It’s ridiculous. Nature provides us with everything we need to fight …
- Almost everyone has experienced heartburn. Usually, the first thing a person does to stop the pain is reach for a couple of antacids. It’s almost a trained response; we’ve all seen the commercials on TV telling us why stomach acid …
- Just about everyone who is even moderately active, from amateur athletes to weekend warriors, probably has a supplement regimen that supports their joints and relieves pain. But what about the very structures that connect us? How often do we neglect …
- Nobody wants to break a bone. We don’t want the pain and casts and crutches and limits on what we can do. In fact, you may have firsthand experience with a broken bone—most of us do. But now step …
- In this week’s Terry Talks Nutrition, our special guest, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, concludes his two part series on the critical role bones play in our lives, and nutrients that improve bone health. He also offers suggestions for people with …
- Part two of two You may remember that last week we talked about the huge toll that skin and mucous membrane dryness can take on both health and one’s quality of life. Imagine having to use artificial tears every hour …
- If we use our body to help our friend move furniture into a 4th floor walk up apartment, we expect a certain amount of physical strain to manifest itself, with fatigue and maybe even some muscle pain. So why does …
- Two quotes I have heard all my life regarding beauty are: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and “Pretty is as pretty does,” meaning ugly actions render even a beautiful person unattractive. I agree with this folk wisdom! …
- Everyone has heard of vitamin B6 and a few may even be able to tell you that the B vitamins have a lot of research on energy and the nervous system. Vitamin B6 is critical for life itself. Having low …
- All winter long, we get cozy with the idea that our bulky cold weather clothes, inactivity, and increased consumption of comfort food do not amount to very much weight gain or hide body changes. Then we stand in the fluorescent …
- Need More Summer Energy? Contrary to the fantasy of lazy days gently rocking in a hammock, summer can be the most demanding season of all, as we shuttle children to special programs, travel for family vacations, host barbecues, tackle yards …
- IntroductionThere is not much worse in life than being told that there may be something “wrong” with your child. Our children are precious to us and we have a great deal of anxiety over their welfare and future. When our …
- One of the greatest frustrations for anyone working in natural health is the prejudice that somehow prescription drugs are better, more powerful and safer than natural medicines simply because they are prescription drugs. The word “prescription” is like a halo …
- For something that each and every one of us experiences virtually every single night, much of the landscape we call sleep remains uncharted territory. Why do we even need to sleep? The answers range from giving the body down-time to …
- IntroductionThey say the eyes are the window to the soul. Our eyes are also our window to the world. Our eyes allow us to read great works of literature and appreciate beautiful art. We can watch the colors of the …
- High blood pressure will do very bad things to you. It can cause kidney failure, blindness, brain damage and heart attacks. It can kill or disable you. And the frightening part is that you never feel a thing. This is …
- Dear Folks, It’s my pleasure to introduce our guest author of this week’s Terry Talks Nutrition Feature Article. I have been an admirer of Dr. Teitelbaum’s work for a long time. As medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers …
- Sex. Is there any topic about which we are more divided? Sex can be forbidden, desired, feared, casual, intimate, avoided, shameful, healthy, unhealthy, irresistible, joyous, life-affirming, and let’s not forget: the start of all human life. The many cultural ideas …
- Maintaining a healthy blood sugar range has a significant impact on an individual’s health, quality of life and life expectancy. Your blood glucose levels can affect how hungry and how energetic you feel and determine whether you burn fat or …
- Book stores, the Internet, late night infomercials. What do they have in common? They are all full of miracle diets and weight loss plans promising to make you skinny and healthy without any work on your part. I’m sure you …
- A Menopause Protocol You can Live with! Physical transitions can be emotional transitions as well. Puberty is usually greeted with enthusiasm, as children feel they can’t wait to grow up. Pregnancy is often met with hope and expectation. But in …
- Before the introduction of the synthetic drugs that are used today, iodine was one of the most beneficial and universal medicines used by physicians around the world. Iodine was effective for everything: to heal wounds and disease, destroy bacteria, viruses, …
- From Terry: This week, I am very pleased to have author and herbal expert Chris Kilham report on the amazing properties of the adaptogenic herb, rhodiola. I have known Chris for many years, and respect him as a leading authority …
- Doctors in India call it the “all in one solution.” Their “all in one solution” is curcumin. Why would medical professionals describe curcumin with such a powerful statement? Could it really be so powerful that it truly is the “all …
- We first experienced it in the womb. We cannot live without it. It heals our wounds, recovers our weakness and manifests our deepest desires, fears, and . . . well, dreams. It is sleep, and few human experiences are as …
- Did you know that over 200 viruses are known to cause what we call “The Common Cold”? They can survive on doorknobs, telephones, computers, tabletops, and even your skin for 3 hours. Experts report that children can have between 6 …
- I recently attended the National Vaccine Information Center’s (NVIC) fourth international conference in Reston, Virginia, where experts from around the world gathered to discuss the medical and legal ramifications of our country’s vaccine policies. Researchers presented scientific studies on the …
- My Favorite Supplements In my last two newsletters I began a series of discussions on my personal favorite ingredients. These are the formulas that I use every day to help me feel great and perform at my best. I …
- Good Day to All of You! My Favorite Supplements In my last weekly email newsletter I mentioned curcumin, the “wonder spice” of the century. It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, has highly effective immune modulating benefits, is liver detoxifying and an …
- Although it might not be simple to do, I think we can always improve our health at any age. However, we must be willing to follow a healthy regimen of diet and exercise, coupled with discipline and the real desire …
- Within us there is an amazing mechanism that protects us from the millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites that enter our body through a variety of ways. This mechanism is called the immune system. If the immune system …