Nutritional Support for Relief from Colds and Flu
By Jim English
The five-month period ranging from October through February is commonly referred to as cold and flu season, and for good reason. With...
Patient Successes with Advanced Herbal Circulatory Support Formula
By Mitchell A. Fleisher, M.D., D.Ht., D.A.B.F.M
As a family physician specializing in integrative complementary alternative medicine (CAM), I’m constantly seeking out scientifically-sound nutraceutical agents...
“Bad” LDL Cholesterol May Protect Against Cancer
There may be a link between low levels of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol—that is, not enough of it—and increased cancer risk, according to...
Potassium Iodate and “Dirty Bombs”
Inexpensive Nutrient Offers Protection From Radiation
By Jim English
On June 8, 2002, Westchester County, New York officials began to distribute potassium iodine tablets to thousands...
From the Front Lines: Modern Techniques, Ancient Medicines for Sleep, Digestion
By Amy M. Petrarca, MS, RN, L.Ac
I know that acupuncture is quickly becoming mainstream, and that a growing number of people are willing and...
Statins Update: Part II
Potential Role for Increasing Bone Mass and Reducing Fractures in Elderly Disorders
By Jim English
After a drug has been approved for widespread clinical use to...
Brittle Bones Benefit from Herbal Support
At the age of 67, Waltraud H. was bedridden with spinal fractures caused by an extreme case of osteoporosis. The year was 1998 and...
Case Histories of Positive Clinical Experiences with Herbal Heart Support Formula
By Mitchell A. Fleisher, M.D., D.Ht., D.A.B.F.M
As a holistic family physician specializing in integrative CAM (Complementary Alternative Medicine), I am always pleased to discover...
Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
From 1993 to 2003 cardiovascular disease death rates declined by 22.1 percent. Yet despite the drop in absolute numbers, heart disease is still the...
Herbal Support Offers Multiple Benefits for Diabetics
Mitchell A. Fleisher, M.D., D.Ht., D.A.B.F.M.
As a board-certified family physician specializing in classical homeopathy, nutritional medicine and integrative clinical research, I am often called...
Dietary Fructose Causes Liver Damage in Animal Model
The role of dietary fructose in the development of obesity and fatty liver diseases remains controversial, with previous studies indicating that the problems resulted...
Sleep Apnea Thickens Blood Vessels, Increases Heart Disease Risk
Research Update
Obstructive sleep apnea, or periodic interruptions in breathing throughout the night, results in thickening of blood vessels and increased risk of several forms...
