Alternate Treatments
Judges make right decision about marijuana
What would you do if you were the judge? A man in his 40s (his name is protected under provincial law) is involved in a severe car crash. His spine is badly damaged resulting in painful spasms. A variety of painkillers are prescribed to alleviate the pain, but none are effective. Would you agree to the medical use of marijuana? Patient X requested insurance coverage for marijuana, but it was refused. It wasn't an unexpected decision, as the use of this drug has sparked controversy for many years. But an unusual event occurred in this case. The Quebec judges wrote, "The tribunal is well aware of controversial attitudes regarding the therapeutic use of marijuana." But then they added this important message: "There...Read More
Alternate Treatments
How To Boost Your Immunity To The Swine Flu Virus
"What's the best natural way to boost immunity against the swine flu virus (SFV)?" a reader from Winnipeg inquires. So far the swine flu virus has killed many Mexicans, has invaded North America. The World Health Organization says this virus has pandemic potential. So here are some natural ways to increase immunity and save lives. One: Bow like the Japanese rather than shaking hands which has always been an unhealthy habit. Handshaking is a prime way to spread infection whether or not there's a potential epidemic of SFV. Get further protection by washing your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand wash. Two: Keep your distance from those who are coughing or sneezing, particularly when they don't...Read More
Alternate Treatments, Lifestyle
Glabrinex – A Natural Remedy For Pot Bellied “Killer Fat”
Never before in human history have so many North Americans been so obese and pot bellied. It's causing an unparalled epidemic of diabetes with disastrous complications. But research shows that it's the abdominal fat, called visceral fat, that kills. Now, a natural remedy Glabrinex, can help to decrease this "killer" fat. Years ago, Dr. Timo Lakka, a Finnish researcher, urged pot-bellied people to take heed after studying 1,800 apple-shaped Finns for 10 years. He reported that men who were not overweight, but had a pot belly, had four times the risk of heart disease than men without one. Then, in 1988, Dr. Gerald Reaven at Stanford University in California described what is known as the "metabolic syndrome". It's the stage before type...Read More
Alternate Treatments, Gynecology
Don’t Laugh At These Old Wive’s Tales -Natural Remedies
Who hasn't heard an old wife's tale? "If you touch a toad, you get warts" has no scientific foundation. But in recent years researchers have shown that some tales are medically sound and safer than traditional drugs. Consumer Reports On Health lists several home remedies that work. For instance, The American Society for Microbiology Research says friendly bacteria, known as probiotics, found in yogurt, can ease stomach aches, improve digestive problems and help tame an irritable bowel. They're also of use in counteracting the damaging effects of antibiotics and beneficial in fighting vaginal and urinary tract infection. If you want to try probiotics for any of these troubles, search for a yogurt that contains live active cultures such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium,...Read More
Alternate Treatments
This Haircut Will Cost Me A Lot of Money
"Would you like a free massage after your haircut, doctor?" the owner of Elizabeth Milan's salon in Toronto's Royal York Hotel asked me. It had been a hard day seeing patients and maybe I looked a trifle haggard. But whatever the reason, being of Scottish heritage, the free part appealed to me. So I said, "Why not?" Massage as therapy has stood the test of time. It's been used by Chinese, Greeks, Roman and Indian civilizations. During a trip to Egypt last year I saw numerous paintings of people practicing massage in the tombs of Kings and Queens. And Julius Cesar was apparently given daily massage to treat neuralgia. Many people tend to look on massage as a luxury found only in...Read More
Alternate Treatments, Psychiatry
Mind Aerobics – A Revolutionary Way To Beat Stress Without Drugs
Who wouldn't want to be less stressed these days when each day brings more frightening economic news? But before you reach for Prozac, make note of a new breakthrough non-drug way to shrug off stress, sharpen your mind, enhance memory, sleep like a baby and improve emotional health. The science behind this exciting breakthrough is called "Mind Aerobics", based on powerful sound technology called "Holosync", and used by 300,000 people in 55 countries. The original research, done at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York, and published in the journal Scientific American showed that different brain waves can trigger different mental states. Further research revealed that soothing music creates remarkable, permanent and positive effects on our outlook on life by affecting...Read More
