My name is Stephanie and I began my vegetarian journey when I was 18 years old. Looking back, I guess I was not a very healthy vegetarian. I cut out meat but ate tons of carbohydrates and sugars. I also ate tons of fruits and vegetables but could not supplement enough protein to sustain this lifestyle. ...
Read MoreMy 18 year-old daughter woke up on Monday morning with a sore throat. She insisted on going to school, just thinking it would go away. By night she could not swallow and had a fever. On Tuesday, we went to the traditional doctor to find out she had strep throat. Dena went immediately into action! Dena determined that antibiotics should not be used. Next year, my daughter is going to college and, if treated with antibiotics, the bacterial...
Read MoreBack pain, fibrocystic breasts, bronchitis, sinus infections, pap smears, hysterectomies, oh and lets not forget frenectomies. What do all of these things have in common? Doctors are finding that the over active scanning, testing and treatment process for these issues and many more must be reassessed. Dr Nortin, M. Hadler, M.D., says that doctors who are leery of malpractice suits use what is called “defensive medicine” just in case to cover...
Read MoreThis summer a young couple came to me with their little boy who had just been diagnosed with diabetes at the ripe old age of 4. As these young parent sat in total shock in the doctor’s office they asked the doctor and nurse if there was anything they could do to reverse this newly diagnosed disease. The medical team replied, “no nothing”, they insisted that this little boy would now be imprisoned by 6 to possibly 10 shots per day to make...
Read MoreFall season represents the lungs; Lungs can carry old stagnant grief and sadness. You might be remembering sad times such as a death of a loved one or simply dealing with some current day sadness/grief and not be sure why your feeling a bit melancholy, welcome to lung season. There are many ways you can deal with these, sometimes overwhelming feelings. First of all go walk outside and use your full breath as you inhale into your entire lung...
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