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Exposure to Chlorine in Indoor Pools May Lead to Asthma

I have mentioned before the problems of environmental exposure to metals and chemicals and your health. Constant, continual exposure to any chemical can be problematic. It seems that research is bearing this out with regard to chlorine exposure and indoor pools. Note that this is continued repetitive exposure.

Swimming pool use link to asthma

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Another Reason to Avoid Processed Sugar!

We have known for some time that over-consumption of processed sugars and corn syrup in foods has led to increased chance of “Syndrome-X” (insulin sensitivity and resistance,) which may lead to diabetes. We also know that insulin is the hormone that signals your body to store fat. Now, this is new evidence that sugar consumption [...]

Prediabetes May Raise Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

“Pre-diabetes,” or what some call “Syndrome-X” appears to have a link to later development of Alzheimer’s Disease. It adds incentive to those that need to avoid processed sugars and increase exercise to lower blood sugar levels.

Prediabetes may raise risk for Alzheimer’s

“A ‘silent’ condition called prediabetes might put otherwise healthy seniors at risk of [...]

Traditional Naturopath Podcast #2

The Traditional Naturopath Podcast – 2 – (07/15/06) Click on the “Play” button (the black triangle pointing to the right) below to play it as Streaming Audio. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download MP3(Right-Click on the Link Above and Save)

Show Notes: Health from a natural perspective… enjoy the sun and let your [...]

Drinking Tea May Fight Cancer… Especially for Women!

A new study in China indicates that drinking tea is good for you! In fact, it may help fight cancer!

Drinking tea may stave off bile stones and cancer

“In the new study, the researchers examined the effects of tea consumption on the risk of biliary tract cancers and biliary stones. Included in the study [...]

Physical Activity Helps the Elderly Live Longer

This should come as no big surprise to most folks. However, there has been a general perception in the past that one should be less active as one grows older. Not if you want to live a long, and healthy life! Physical activity keeps the blood moving, supports bone strength, and has countless other benefits [...]

Codeine in Cough Syrup is No More Effective Than A Placebo

Standardized tests at Manchester University in England have done a study that suggests that the standard treatment for coughs – codeine cough syrups – are no more effective at reducing coughs than a placebo!

Lead researcher Dr. Jaclyn Smith said: “Codeine has long been considered the standard anti-cough agent against which others are measured, but [...]

Cherry Juice for Muscle Pain

A new randomized, placebo-controlled study demonstrates that cherry juice may be a good natural treatment for muscle pain caused by exercise.

Cherry Juice May Prevent Muscle Damage Pain

“Historically, a number of approaches to prevent exercise-induced muscle pain and damage have been examined, but few have been effective. Declan Connolly, associate professor of education and [...]

The Sun and Vitamin D

I have pointed out before that we are very much Vitamin D deficient in the United States. This is a natural result of the barrage of warnings that we get to stay out of the sun. Normal, unshielded exposure to the sun, especially about 20 minutes a day on the face and upper body causes [...]

Episode One of The Traditional Naturopath Podcast!

The Traditional Naturopath Podcast – 1 – (07/08/06) Click on the “Play” button (the black triangle pointing to the right) below to play it as Streaming Audio. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download MP3(Right-Click on the Link Above and Save)

Show Notes: Join Dr. Bill Bailey for the first Traditional Naturopath Podcast! Dr. [...]