IN THIS ISSUE:
FEATURES
Sleep Well—for Your Health.
Béatrice Levinson, Naturopath, outlines causes of insomnia and suggests tips, including supplements, to help ensure good sleep.
The Truth About Sleeping Pills & the Role of Inflammation in Sleep.
Rubin Naiman, Ph.D., writes of natural ways to reduce inflammation and improve sleep without dependence on pharmaceuticals.
Dirty Secrets of the Food Processing Industry.
Sally Fallon Morell, M.A., reveals how industrial processing of foods often adulterates them to such an extent that they can cause illnesses.
Protein: How Much Is Enough?
Tom Ballard, N.D., discusses guidelines about how much vegetable or animal protein is necessary on an individual basis.
Sweat Your Way to Radiant Health.
Susan Smith Jones, Ph.D., writes about the many benefits of dry sauna sweating, including detoxification, vasodilation and virus eradication.
Naturopathic Approaches to Cognitive Decline.
Ayo Bankole, N.D., stresses that cognitive decline can be avoidable and reviews nutrients that prevent oxidative stress and inflammation.
The Truth About Good and Bad Cholesterol.
Bruce Fife, N.D., explains that all forms of natural cholesterol are good, and it is oxidized cholesterol that causes health problems.
Autism, Chemicals and Food Additives.
Jane Hersey presents evidence that a diet free of additives and a home free of toxins can prevent or ameliorate autistic symptoms.
The Power of Happiness.
Robert Holden, Ph.D., presents his observations about the different kinds of happiness, including the ultimate “unreasonable” happiness.
Intuitive Perception and Healing.
Shannon McRae, Ph.D., explains how she intuitively knows what needs healing physically and emotionally, and provides two case examples.
IN BRIEF
Fead Yourself a Different Way, by Mary Ann Wallace, M.D.
Epigenetics: Emerging Field in Fertility Nutrition, by Beth Heller
Allergies and Genetically Modified Soybeans, by Jeffrey M. Smith
Being Glad No Matter What, by SARK
HEALTH NOTES AND RESEARCH BRIEFS
Glycemic Index, Cortisol Levels and Sleep • Stand Up for Your Health • EFT for Healing • Garlic, High Blood Pressure & Osteoarthritis • Best to Check Blood Pressure at Home • True Vitamin A Only in Animal Fats • Multivitamins Lower Heart Attack Risk • Peppermint Oil & its Benefits • Emerald Heart Cancer Foundation • Drugs Marketed as Consumer Products • Broccoli Can Prevent Arthritis • Determining Your Need for Protein • Magnesium May Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death • Healing or Preventing Cancer Naturally • Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) • Exercise Reduces Risk of Colds • Folate, Spina Bifida & Hearing Loss • Placebos: as Good as SSRIs • Selenium Levels Linked to Prostate Health • Cut Carbs & Unlock the Fountain of Youth? • Thought Patterns • Placebo Works Even when It’s Known • Thoughts and DNA • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons • High Fructose Consumption and Hypertension