June 2013
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Angelica archangelica, also called “Angel’s Herb,” grows all over Iceland. Researchers believe that exposure of the plant to 24 hours a day of sunlight in arctic midsummer plays a role in concentrating key compounds and spurring growth. The Vikings …
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Terry’s Bottom Line for Curcumin If I could only take one thing to improve my health it would be curcumin. In 45 years of studying health-related research, I have not seen anything that can match the benefits of this powerful, …
May 2013
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Terry’s Bottom Line for Curcumin Disease is caused by two major factors: oxidation and inflammation. For decades, we’ve been told that synthetic drugs are the cure for our ills, but most of the time they just make things worse. However, …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: You don’t have to take risky weight loss products that promise much and deliver little. There are natural ingredients that work with your body to help you lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, along with diet …
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Terry’s Bottom Line Strong bones need a lot more than calcium. And they certainly need better than synthetic prescription drugs that claim to build bones but actually just make them more prone to fractures. The best choice is a clinically-studied …
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Terry’s Bottom Line Urgent urination, overactive bladder, nighttime trips to the bathroom, incontinence, and bed-wetting greatly reduce quality of life, rest, and even the ability to travel. However, there is a clinically-studied botanical extract that will strengthen bladder muscles and …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: Anxiety not only affects our quality of life, it impacts our physical health as well. Prescription drugs to reduce anxiety often cause serious side effects. A natural solution to anxiety has been developed that has clinically proven …
April 2013
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you feel tired all the time, have gained weight, can’t tolerate cold, have dry skin, and worry about breast, prostate, or thyroid cancer, there is a natural solution that can make a world of difference: iodine. …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: There’s a huge myth in our culture that cholesterol causes heart disease. Not true. But many medical professionals still believe it. In order to defend this myth, many of us have been sold a lot of misinformation …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: Whether you suffer from dry eyes due to working on a computer, exposure to irritating conditions, or actually have a chronic illness such as Sjögren’s Syndrome, which can cause severe eye dryness, there is a powerful nutrient …
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Terry’s Bottom Line When you’re in pain, you lose sleep – and with it, the chance to heal naturally. Common, over-the-counter painkillers don’t fix the problem. In fact, they cause a lot of dangerous side-effects and can cause serious damage. …
March 2013
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Terry’s Bottom Line You don’t have to take spoonfuls of heavily processed fish oil or handfuls of capsules just to get your omega-3s. There is a supplemental form that is better, fresher, and smarter than fish or krill oil – …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you’ve been low on energy and endurance, you’re probably low on iron. Most people have a deficit of iron in their diets, and that’s because we’ve been told for years that iron is only appropriate for …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you deal with acute and chronic pain, you don’t need to use potentially harmful over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Powerful natural ingredients are just as effective without the risk. There is an incredibly strong combination that includes …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a concentrated “super food” ingredient that can do almost anything, high-ORAC pomegranate extract is the one. Pomegranate seed oil combined with pomegranate seed extract supports many aspects of our health: Reduction of cancer …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you have asthma, allergies, or COPD, you can breathe easy, naturally. Boswellia helps balance 5-LOX, the inflammatory enzyme that activates leukotrienes. The right high-AKBA extract, low in beta-boswellic acids, provides natural relief for: Asthma Balances 5-LOX, …
February 2013
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Terry’s Bottom Line My dogs are two of my favorite companions. I love to see them play and run, and be happy and healthy. And I believe that’s the case for all of us with pets. We want the best …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, and other digestive disorders can be very difficult to treat conventionally. Prescription medicines can cause side effects that make the “cure” almost as bad as the disease. I recommend …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: Refined carbs, high-fructose corn syrup, processed foods and other “junk” foods have taken over the nation. Unfortunately, they make up the bulk of many diets. The results are plain to see: skyrocketing levels of obesity, heart disease, …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: The calcium (in the lactate form) outside your bones plays a dynamic role in a wide variety of healthy symptoms. Combined with magnesium and zinc, these nutrients are effective for: Increased muscle endurance Relief of PMS Cold …
January 2013
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Terry’s Bottom Line: You don’t have to take risky weight loss products that promise much and deliver little. There are natural ingredients that work with your body to help you lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, along with diet …
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When you need to fight a cold and flu, that last thing you need are additional side effects. Plus, many of the conventional medicines available have questionable benefits, and may actually weaken your immune system’s ability to fend off seasonal …
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Terry’s Bottom Line for Curcumin Disease is caused by two major factors: oxidation and inflammation. For decades, we’ve been told that synthetic drugs are the cure for our ills, but most of the time they just make things worse. However, …
December 2012
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Dear Friends – New Year’s is almost synonymous with new beginnings. After celebrating the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and having spent several weeks with family and friends, we are left with a quieter time to reflect upon the past year …
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Dear Friends, Over this past year, 2012, God has blessed us abundantly. One of our blessings is you. With this year coming to an end, it might be of benefit for all of us to take time to be thankful …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you are considering a statin drug, believing it will reduce your risk of heart disease, there is a better way. I recommend a strong amla extract, a combination of high-absorption curcumin, resveratrol, and green tea, plus …
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Terry’s Bottom Line You don’t have to take spoonfuls of heavily processed fish oil or handfuls of capsules just to get your omega-3s. There is a supplemental form that is better, fresher, and smarter than fish or krill oil …
November 2012
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you’ve noticed more frequent and urgent trips to the bathroom, a feeling that your bladder just won’t empty completely, and other symptoms of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), you don’t have to risk your health with potentially …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you have varicose veins or legs that are swollen, heavy, and tired, there are natural ingredients that can help. Red Vine Leaf Extract and Butcher’s Broom are a powerful combination of two clinically-tested botanicals to: Repair …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: Do you struggle with your weight? There is a natural, stimulant-free extract that can make a big difference. Clinically-tested Green Coffee Bean Extract has been shown to reduce weight naturally and quickly with no change to diet …
October 2012
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you deal with bronchitis, colds, or asthma, you know that standard remedies can have side effects you’d rather do without. Ivy and Thyme extracts can help keep your respiratory tract running smoothly. Together, these ingredients: · …
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Terry’s Bottom Line If you have problems with gas, bloating, heartburn, muscle pain, or even cancer, there is one natural ingredient that addresses all these concerns: Pancreatin provides protease, lipase, and amylase for many needs: Relief of common digestive problems …
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Terry’s Bottom Line: If you worry about gum disease, chronic inflammation, and infection, there are natural ingredients that can help. Bio-Typed concentrated plant oils of peppermint, cinnamon, clove, and oregano provide a safe, strong way to: Reduce bacteria Stop inflammation …
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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 …
September 2012
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Preventing and Healing Bone Spurs Naturally Bone is living tissue, and it’s an easy thing for many people to forget. Until, of course, something goes wrong. Most of the time, our bodies work very well at keeping the right proportion …
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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 …
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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 …
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Garlic (Allium sativum) is known worldwide. As an ingredient, it is beloved for its rich, savory flavor and pungent aroma. Adding garlic to a meal seems to bring it up to another level. This wonderful plant, known by some as …
August 2012
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Terry’s note: I’m delighted to announce that this week’s newsletter is from Dr. Holly Lucille, N.D., R.N. Known as “Dr. Holly” to her many patients, friends, and fans alike, she is a nationally recognized, licensed naturopathic physician, author, and natural …
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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 …
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Have you ever heard the expression “I need that like I need a hole in the head?” Well, it turns out that we really do need holes in our heads. Our “holes” are four pairs of hollow, air-filled sacs called …
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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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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 …
July 2012
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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 – …
June 2012
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The pain of shingles, the harsh cough and sore throat of respiratory infections, and the body aches and runny noses of seasonal viruses all have one thing in common: a compromised immune system. They are also difficult to treat …
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Exercising for Twelve Minutes Will Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease More Effectively than Running a Marathon I have worked out off and on almost all my life. At one time in my teens and early 20’s, at 5’7” tall, …
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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 …
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Breast cancer is terrifyingly widespread in America. Over 230,000 women dealt with the disease in 2011 alone. It is second only to lung cancer for its mortality in the United States. Because of this, there can be a sense of …
May 2012
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We hear a lot about Genetically Modified foods, or Genetically Modified Organisms – GMOs. But what exactly are they, and why should we bother worrying about them? In this Terry Talks Nutrition®, I’d like to review what GMOs are, how …
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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 …
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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 level of anxiety...
April 2012
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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 …
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There are a lot of misunderstandings about vitamins and supplements, and in my 40-plus years in the industry, I’m pretty sure I’ve heard most of them. However, there are always a few that stand out and seem to be “evergreen”. …
March 2012
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To say that America’s diet is out of whack is to state something tremendously obvious. You might even feel a bit overwhelmed when you think about what to eat, what not to eat, and try to balance what you’ve heard …
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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 …
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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 …
February 2012
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
January 2012
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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) …
December 2011
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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 …
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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 …
November 2011
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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 …
October 2011
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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. …
September 2011
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
August 2011
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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 …
July 2011
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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 …
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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. …
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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 define ourselves and lend meaning to our lives. …
May 2011
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
April 2011
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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 …
March 2011
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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 …
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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 …
February 2011
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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 …
January 2011
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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...
November 2010
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
October 2010
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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 …
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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 …
September 2010
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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 …
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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 …
July 2010
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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! …
June 2010
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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 …
May 2010
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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 …
February 2010
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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 …
January 2010
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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 …
December 2009
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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 …
October 2009
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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 …