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By Dr. Ron Hoffman: Can you really “lose 40 pounds in 40 days”?

  If you listen to AM radio, it’s likely you’re continually assailed with ads that claim that you can lose “25-40 pounds in 40 days.” There’s not even a qualifier that this is a best-case scenario like “Results may vary” or the disclaimer “Weight loss may not be typical” (which I thought the Federal Trade Commission used… Continue reading By Dr. Ron Hoffman: Can you really “lose 40 pounds in 40 days”?

Dr. Ron Hoffman: Is your Coumadin killing you? (The remarkable potential of vitamin K to stop arterial calcification)

  I recently had the pleasure of attending a phenomenal lecture at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) co-presented by Drs. Jeffrey Bland and Leon Schurgers. Dr. Bland is widely acknowledged as the “Godfather of Functional Medicine”; Dr. Schurgers is a Dutch researcher who specializes in the relationship between vitamin K and coronary artery calcification (CAC).… Continue reading Dr. Ron Hoffman: Is your Coumadin killing you? (The remarkable potential of vitamin K to stop arterial calcification)

Proposed Rule Change Offers Hope for Cheaper Healthcare

Short-term health plans would give Americans more health care options, although there are flaws. Action Alert! One of the fundamental problems with Obamacare is that it allows the government to define what “health” and “health care” are. The result has been ever-increasing prices for health insurance that covers a range of services consumers don’t want,… Continue reading Proposed Rule Change Offers Hope for Cheaper Healthcare

From Mike Rehme’s Tooth Body Blog: Coconut oil and the yeast in your mouth

  Can coconut oil help fight yeast infections, including those in the mouth? When it comes to Candida albicans, the evidence suggests that the answer is “yes.” Candida albicans is a species of yeast that naturally grows in the gut. Normally, it causes few problems, but disruptions can cause it to grow out of control.… Continue reading From Mike Rehme’s Tooth Body Blog: Coconut oil and the yeast in your mouth

From Mike Rehme’s Tooth Body Blog: Carbonation, fermented drinks and your teeth

  While fermented drinks can provide hard-to-get nutrients and probiotics, they do have one drawback: They all contain some degree of carbonation, and carbonation can do a number on your teeth. Does the potential for harm outweigh the benefits of probiotic drinks? Let’s take a look at the issue in greater depth. Carbonation is what… Continue reading From Mike Rehme’s Tooth Body Blog: Carbonation, fermented drinks and your teeth

Fraudulent Organics Certifier to be Reinstated: Does USDA Care?

Organic certifier, banned in EU and Canada, to be reinstated by US. Action Alert! Sources at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have told us that they are planning to recertify ETKO, a Turkish-based organic certifier. As we’ve reported previously, ETKO has been singled out by some countries, notably Canada and the European Union, for its fraudulent certifications.… Continue reading Fraudulent Organics Certifier to be Reinstated: Does USDA Care?

Coleen and Conrad Maulfair, DO: Toxic time bombs: The pollution in you

  Fatigue, allergies, joint aches or mood swings got you down? Although concern over the effects of pollution on the environment has held our attention for decades, new research is detecting chemical toxins in most people.[1;2] While industry furiously challenges the evidence, scientists argue that low-level chemical exposures are linked with these subtle but all… Continue reading Coleen and Conrad Maulfair, DO: Toxic time bombs: The pollution in you

By ICIM member Rindie Coker, DN: Natural healthcare and headaches

Nearly a third of migraine sufferers have low intracerebral magnesium, and the levels decrease drastically during an attack, according to a study appearing in the journal, Headache (2002; 42:242-248). Using magnesium to prevent migraines has had mixed results. In research appearing in the journal, Neurology (1998;50(suppl 4):A340) magnesium levels could be increased intravenously, but a… Continue reading By ICIM member Rindie Coker, DN: Natural healthcare and headaches

By ICIM member Valeska Wells, DO: Sleep matters

Everyone knows that sleep is important, but did you know that it can impact your weight?  If you’re trying to drop a few pounds, maybe you should think about your pillow.  While sleeping doesn’t take away the benefit of eating healthy and exercise, it does play a key role in the management of your body… Continue reading By ICIM member Valeska Wells, DO: Sleep matters