There are some questions about fibromyalgia that seem to come up repeatedly. So, I thought I’d share the answers to the top 10 questions people have about fibromyalgia. Read more »

If supplements caused such adverse events, they would be banned immediately! Fortunately, there are excellent supplement alternatives to these drugs. Read more »

There was a great article in yesterday’s Washington Post on the potential health threat posed by cumulative exposures to the unregulated chemicals found in plastic food packaging, such as BPA and phthalates. Read more »

The FDA has asked conventional farmers to please stop pumping their animals (who often live in crowded, unsanitary conditions) full of antibiotics in an effort to curtail the creation of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. But will Big Farma comply? Read more »

CoEnzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a lipid-soluble compound that is needed for energy throughout the entire body. But your body’s natural production declines with age and a deficiency of this nutrient could cause a myriad of health complications. Read more »

Despite what the FDA, USDA, EPA and big business would like us to believe, the chemical toxins we’re exposed to on a daily basis are doing some serious damage to our health. Read more »

A case of the Mondays. TGIF. Hostile work environment. More and more often, we are developing phrases to encapsulate the amount of workplace stress Americans seem to be experiencing on an ever-increasing basis. But one family of nutrients may be able to help. Read more »

While some people tend to attract more mosquitoes and bugs than others, due to their body temperature or carbon dioxide output, everyone is at risk of finishing a relaxing summertime walk with large, red itchy welts. But are conventional insect repellents the only effective solution? Read more »

Researchers publishing in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism have found that children with low vitamin D levels, especially when overweight and obese, are at much higher risk for developing insulin resistance progressing to full-blown diabetes by early adulthood. Read more »

Two paragraphs into Debra Prinzing and David E. Perry’s The 50 Mile Bouquet, the facts of the flower growing industry are laid out quite clear: the $40 billion business is dominated by corporations that import their flower bouquets from overseas. Read more »

There’s an old Zen adage that says you should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day — unless you’re too busy; in which case you should sit for an hour. Read more »

13% of women are chronic yo-yo dieters which can have detrimental effects on health. Read more »

We’ve talked in the past about alpha lipoic acid (ALA) being very important for nerve pain — especially diabetic nerve pain, at a daily dosage of 300 milligrams. But for people with type 2 diabetes, it turns out that ALA is good for more than diabetes-damaged nerves. Read more »

Tarragon and cranberries give this chicken salad outstanding flavor and color without adding fat or salt. Read more »

Our Medical Editor, Dr. Kevin Passero, recently gave a detailed interview to thyroid patient advocate and author, Mary Shomon, on how to address thyroid problems from a naturopathic perspective. Read more »

I’ve written many times in the past about the government’s complete denial when it comes to the need to address some of the issues that adversely affect the health of its citizens. Read more »

We can hear it now: “Give it to your children before they get fat!” Swedish researchers have developed a new vaccine that they believe can drastically reduce the fat in arteries, thereby reducing or preventing heart attacks. Read more »

Can routine dental x-rays cause brain tumors? According to a new study, frequent exposure to ionizing radiation found in these diagnostic tools seems to raise the risk for a type of brain tumor known as a meningioma. Read more »

This inherited disease gradually destroys brain cells, causing a progressive, severe deterioration in physical and mental functions — and it’s very difficult to slow or treat. Read more »

How many children must be sacrificed before we get honest answers? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new report that says 1 in 88 American children has some form of autism spectrum disorder — a 78% increase compared to a decade ago. Read more »

It was in the fall of 2006 that Pennsylvania beekeeper Dave Hackenberg first started noticing problems with his hives. By the next February, he figured he had lost all but 800 of his 3,000 hives. Read more »

New research published in Neurology indicates men who regularly eat berries and other flavonoid-rich foods have a significantly reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Read more »