INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
FEATURES
Carbohydrates, Hormones and Weight Gain.
Journalist CJ Puotinen writes that widely accepted “facts” about abnormal weight gain are incorrect, and she details myths about obesity and the negative effects of too many carbohydrates on insulin, enzymes and growth hormone.
Digestion, Stomach Acid and Acid-Suppressing Drugs.
Laurel Blair, N.T.P., offers facts about how lack of stomach acid, rather than too much, causes poor nutrient absorption, indigestion and heartburn, and she discusses causes of low stomach acid as well as natural solutions.
Coconut Ketones Fuel Brain Function, Reverse Autism.
Bruce Fife, N.D., presents evidence showing how the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil play a key role in eliminating candida, bacteria and viruses and in reversing autistic symptoms and stimulating brain neurotrophic factors.
Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine: Fraud in Plain Sight.
Julian Whitaker, M.D., takes pharmaceutical companies that produce and tout an HPV vaccine for girls and boys to task, asserting that the evidence does not support the vaccine and the risks far outweigh any benefits.
The Use of Intuition to Help Heal.
Shannon McRae, Ph.D., discusses the importance of intuition in helping others discover limiting beliefs and lifestyles, and the key roles of cultivating self-worth, monitoring thoughts and generating positive feelings in health.
Meditate to Move into New Energy.
Matthew James cites a study showing that people who meditate have reduced levels of anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and mental illness and advises simple meditation techniques.
Simple, Small, Short and Slow.
Thomas Sterner shows how these four words as concepts can help develop focus of mind and make the process of achieving everyday life goals much easier.
IN BRIEF
Herbs for Weight Loss
Breaking a Dream Drought, by Robert Moss
Stomach Fullness and the Golden Ratio
Mindful Driving, by Donald Altman
HEALTH NOTES AND RESEARCH BRIEFS
Optimal Blood Pressure Measurements • Prevention of Carotid Artery Disease • Autism & Vaccine Issue Reignited • GE Infant Formula and Baby Food • Herbs for Weight Loss? • Decreasing Fatigue Through Movement • Acrylamide and High Heat Cooking • Stomach Fullness and the Golden Ratio • Cranberries for Urinary and Prostate Health • Facts About HPV • Massage and Cellular Support • Meditative Movement • Chocolate & Cardiac Health • Family History and High Blood Pressure
