Welcome to alternative healing. We hope you find the information here educational, useful, and inspiring, to give you both hope and some direction in restoring your health naturally. Because of my ongoing committment to such research, I work each Friday on special research in stress management, exercise physiology, nutrition and fitness. What I learn that is safe, simple, and effective I share with you, either here on the website or in my clinic if you see us for health care. I also welcome your comments, ideas or suggestions about health issues. We are always grateful for your help and your interaction, and we truly appreciate your involvement.

  

   We  hope you enjoy what you will read here, but before you start we want to offer you a WORD OF WARNING:  cell phones and computers are two of the most dangerous things in your environment because they expose you to EMFRs (ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FREQUENCY RADIATION) which is linked to cancer of the brain as well as other cancers.  A simple device called a DIODE can block EMFRs from your cell phones and computers, and significantly decrease your EMFR exposure and risk of cancer.

Cancer Treatment:  Germany is winning the fight against Cancer 

 

 

 

Pediatric Health

Smart From the Start

These days, it's difficult to tell if parents emphasize, and their children pursue, higher education and training to secure a financial future and gain socioeconomic status, or simply to develop themselves intellectually. Regardless of the motivation, it's becoming increasingly clear that developing early cognitive abilities helps secure one thing for certain: cognitive abilities in the future. Case in point: A birth cohort study was conducted in the 1960s, consisting of 5,362 people born in England, Scotland and Wales during one week in 1946. The 15-year-old subjects were given the AH4, a test to measure memory, concentration and speed. In 1999, there were 2,058 53-year-old subjects available who met the criteria for further testing. The subjects, while older, were not necessarily wiser. Numerous subjects who gave the indication of declining memory were consistent with those who, in childhood, achieved lower test scores. Though it is still unclear if test results in adult life make their mark on the memory in later life, this study underscores the need to foster intellectual growth in children - and before it's too late. This study showed that although some of the subjects who scored low as children, yet were able to attain higher scores as adults, still experienced a decline in memory with age compared to those who were "smart from the start." Reference: Richards M, Shipley B, Fuhrer R, Wadsworth MEJ. Cognitive ability in childhood and cognitive decline in mid-life: longitudinal birth cohort study. BMJ Mar. 6, 2004;328(7439),pp 552.

Sports & Fitness

Tai Chi for Health

Tai chi is an ancient practice that combines breathing techniques, meditation and body movements performed in slow-motion. Although first taught as a form of self-defense, tai chi is now practiced by millions of people worldwide as a means of reducing stress, promoting balance and flexibility, and enhancing well-being. A recent study examined the role tai chi can play in treating heart failure. In the trial, 30 patients with chronic stable heart failure (average age 64) were randomized to receive either "usual care" (consisting of drug therapy and diet/exercise counseling), or usual care plus 12 weeks of tai chi training. Tai chi training consisted of a one-hour tai chi class held twice weekly. To measure changes between groups, the researchers incorporated a variety of tests, including a quality of life questionnaire and an exercise capacity test. At the end of 12 weeks, patients in the tai chi group had significantly improved quality of life scores compared to the usual care-only group (an average of 25 points higher among tai chi patients). In addition, patients in the tai chi group were able to walk longer distances without difficulty, and had lower levels of B-type natriuretic peptides (an indicator of heart failure) than usual care-only patients. The researchers concluded that tai chi "may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment that enhances quality of life and functional capacity in patients with chronic heart failure who are already receiving standard medical therapy." Reference: Yeh GY, Wood MJ, Lorell BH, et al. Effects of tai chi mind-body movement therapy on functional status on exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Medicine Oct. 15, 2004;117(8):541-548.

Women's Health

Women: One More Reason Not to Stress Out

Women, don't let this news stress you out, but a new study has found that stress can lead to increased pain during menstrual cycles. The study, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, tracked 388 young women, ages 20- to 34-years-old, through over 1,000 menstual cycles. According to the study, approximately 44 percent of the participants noted having painful periods, which was characterized by at least two days of abdominal or low-back pain during a cycle. Reseachers found that those women with high stress levels during the preceding month were 2.4 times as likely to have a painful period during the following cycle compared to their low stress counterparts. And women that reported having medium stress levels were 1.2 times as likely to have a painful period during the following cycle. The researchers suggested that women with painful menstrual cycles should try to reduce the stress in their lives. If you are a woman that suffers from painful periods, ask your doctor of chiropractic to recommend a treatment plan. Routine chiropractic care not only helps with pain relief, but also facilitates stress relief. Reference: Wang L. Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Dec 2004;61: 1021-1026.

Senior Health

CDC Reports Prescription Drug Use on the Rise

A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed the extent to which prescription drug use has affected Americans, and the news is less than encouraging. The report, which compared data from 1994 with data from 2002, showed that the percentage of the U.S. population taking at least one prescription drug rose sharply between 1994 and 2000, from 39.1 percent to 44.3 percent. Leading this increase was the number of people taking three or more prescription drugs, which increased from 11.8 percent to 16.5 percent. Sadly, these increases were seen in all age groups: 3.7 percent of children age 18 years and younger were taking three or more prescription drugs in 2000, reflecting an increase of more than 50 percent from 1994. And as of 2000, a whopping 83.9 percent of seniors took one or more prescription drugs, up more than 10 percentage points from 73.6 percent in 1994. Interestingly, the percentage of seniors taking one to two prescription drugs decreased slightly, while the percentage taking three or more drugs increased by more than one-third to 47.6 percent. There's no doubt that prescription drug use has been increasing for decades. Yet the trend toward taking multiple drugs is more recent. If you are taking one or more prescription medications, ask your physician if there are any other viable alternatives. And remember, if you are taking prescription drugs for pain, regular chiropractic care may render your need for drugs unnecessary.   Reference: Health, United States, 2004, With Chartbook on Trends in the Health of Americans. National Center for Health Statistics. Hyattsville, Maryland, 2004.

Acupuncture & Asian Healing

Tai Chi for Health

Tai chi is an ancient practice that combines breathing techniques, meditation and body movements performed in slow-motion. Although first taught as a form of self-defense, tai chi is now practiced by millions of people worldwide as a means of reducing stress, promoting balance and flexibility, and enhancing well-being. A recent study examined the role tai chi can play in treating heart failure. In the trial, 30 patients with chronic stable heart failure (average age 64) were randomized to receive either "usual care" (consisting of drug therapy and diet/exercise counseling), or usual care plus 12 weeks of tai chi training. Tai chi training consisted of a one-hour tai chi class held twice weekly. To measure changes between groups, the researchers incorporated a variety of tests, including a quality of life questionnaire and an exercise capacity test. At the end of 12 weeks, patients in the tai chi group had significantly improved quality of life scores compared to the usual care-only group (an average of 25 points higher among tai chi patients). In addition, patients in the tai chi group were able to walk longer distances without difficulty, and had lower levels of B-type natriuretic peptides (an indicator of heart failure) than usual care-only patients. The researchers concluded that tai chi "may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment that enhances quality of life and functional capacity in patients with chronic heart failure who are already receiving standard medical therapy." Reference: Yeh GY, Wood MJ, Lorell BH, et al. Effects of tai chi mind-body movement therapy on functional status on exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Medicine Oct. 15, 2004;117(8):541-548.

General Health

Forgiveness for Your Health

Thinking negative thoughts and feeling angry are never good for your physical, mental and emotional health; often, these feelings are associated with harboring old grudges toward others. A recent article in the January issue of Havard Women's Health Watch suggests that letting go of old resentment can improve your health. In a word, "forgiveness" is key. The article, "Five for 2005: Five Reasons to Forgive," outlines how forgiveness can positively affect your health by helping to reduce stress; improve heart function; build stronger interpersonal relationships; reduce levels of pain and anxiety; and increase happiness. And a study published a few years ago in the journal Circulation concluded that angry people are three times more likely to suffer sudden cardiac arrest than their less angry counterparts. If you are holding on to old feelings of bitterness and resentment, consider doing yourself a favor by extending forgiveness to those who have hurt you. Your mind, body and spirit will benefit in the long run. References: Five for 2005: five reasons to forgive. Harvard Women's Health Watch. Jan. 2005. www.health.harvard.edu/hhp/publication/view.do?name=W Williams JE, Paton CC, Siegler IC, et al. Anger proneness predicts coronary heart disease risk: prospective analysis from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. Circulation 2000; 101: 2034-39.

Cancer Treatments:  Germany is winning the fight against Cancer

German Cancer Therapies Dr. Morton Walker   From the cover:   Germany is winning the fight against cancer   Progressive European oncologists have unlocked the secrets to winning the battle against many types of cancer.  With comprehensive information about their successful approaches, this powerful book offers new hope for those facing the fight of their lives.   In clinics all across Germany, doctors hove achieved a fully documented 88% remission rate in Their cancer patients using natural nontoxic treatments.   This inspiring and informative book relates the stories of many patient who have seen real remarkable results from innovative treatments such as porcine spleen extract Venus’ flytrap juice. hyperthermia, galvanotherapy. special nutritional supplements, and many others. And unlike here in The United States, in Europe these therapies are not considered alternative medicine, but rather accepted approaches ‘a fighting Cancer.   In GERMAN CANCER THERAPIES, Dr Morton Walker discusses seven cutting-edge treatment programs, with careful and medically responsible consideration given to The pros and cons of each. He also includes the following resources:   • A list of progressive professional health associations to contact for more information • An extensive list of progressive American physicians who offer alternative treatments.   As the cover of the book called “German Cancer Therapies,” reports, right now, today, in Germany, using natural, non-toxic methods, German doctors have achieved a documented 88% remission rate in their cancer patient. When I tell people this, and ask them to read the book for themselves, they are shocked, angered, and in denial that such a thing can be.   They ask us if this is true why don’t the television networks tell people this? Why don’t the American doctors know about this, and practice those same methods? The reason, sadly, is pretty simple and very frustrating:   The drug companies own the media and the FDA and the legislators, state and federal, to a high degree. Why? Because the drug companies have unimaginable wealth and that buys political power. They want you ignorant, that way you don’t know there are options, alternatives, choices. If you are ignorant, you don’t expect anything but what they allow you to see. If, however, you discover there are alternatives and you have the right to learn about them and use them, you become a danger and threat to their economic and political control, This is the exact reason why alternative practitioners are attacked, discredited and prosecuted - not because they did anything wrong, no, indeed, they are punished for doing the RIGHT thing, being honest, telling you the truth, giving you hope and options, while the drug companies and the doctors they brainwash are lifted up as shining examples of good health care. If that were true, why then do German doctors save more lives by using natural methods?