Half of UK Family Doctors Refuse Swine Flu Vaccine

Half of the family doctors in the UK will refuse to be vaccinated for swine flu. Why? What do they know that the government doesn't?

Up to half of family doctors do not want to be vaccinated against swine flu.

GPs will be first in the line for the jabs when they become available but many will decline, even though they will be offering the vaccine to their patients.

More than two thirds of those who will turn the jab down believe it has not been tested enough. Most also believe the flu has turned out to be so mild in the vast majority of cases that the vaccine is not needed. Read more

The Natural, Detoxifying Wonder (Non)Drug SAMe

SAMe is a natural, detoxifying wonder (non) drug that you can buy at a health food store.

SAMe is a biological compound that is found in every cell in the human body. It is important because it plays a key role in methylation which is a process that activates more than a hundred different processes in the body – from preserving joint health, protecting against heart disease, and producing neurotransmitters such as serotonin.

The average adult makes about 6 to 8 grams of SAMe per day. Most of this is made in the liver where it works to detoxify the body of poisons such as drugs, alcohol, heavy metals, pesticides and solvents. Numerous research studies have found that raising the level of SAMe in the body helps to reduce the age related biological processes that result in diseases such as depression, osteoarthritis and liver disorders.

Research has shown that SAMe stimulates cartilage to grow which is a component in reversing osteoarthritis. Read more

Protect Your Breasts with Vitamin D

To protect our breasts, Dr. Christiane Northrup recommends that every woman check her vitamin D level regularly and keep it in the optimal range.

There's a paradigm shift going on in medicine as new research reveals a far greater role for vitamin D. Vitamin D is not just for kids -- or the prevention of rickets. Optimal levels of Vitamin D (40-80 ng/ml) enhance the creation and functioning of healthy cells throughout the body. In addition to protecting the bones and boosting the immune system, studies show that Vitamin D helps prevent certain cancers, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and colorectal.Exciting new research shows that in the U.S. alone, thousands of new cases of breast cancer could be prevented every year if more women had optimal levels of vitamin D.

A study conducted by Cedric Garland and other prominent vitamin D researchers determined that women with vitamin D levels above 52 ng/ml have half the risk of developing breast cancer as those with 13 ng/ml! Garland (et al) estimates that 58,000 new cases of breast cancer in the U.S. could be prevented per year by raising vitamin D levels to 52 ng/ml. Imagine what the global impact could be! Read more

20 Natural Aphrodisiacs

Put down the Viagra. Sarah Irani has 20 delicious, healthful aphrodisiacs to rev up your sex life.

If you’ve got sex on the brain but your body’s feeling unsexy, put away the blue pill! You don’t need Viagra, you need food. (Just not potato chips.) Sexual health and energy is synonymous with a healthy, energized you. An active lifestyle, balanced diet and self-confidence are the best ways to get the sexual charge you need – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few foods out there that can give you that extra…boost you’re looking for. Read more

Weight Training Benefits Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer patients often suffer from a multitude of secondary complaints, such as insomnia, weight gain, chronic fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Exercise has been identified as a possible treatment for quality of life-limiting symptoms. However, aerobic exercise has only half the effect of strength training.

Weight training significantly improves the quality of life of women recently treated for breast cancer, according to a new study. Published in the journal Cancer, the study indicates six months of twice weekly exercise that improved strength and body composition was enough to result in improvements in the overall physical and emotional condition of the patients. This is the first randomized trial to study the effects of weight training on quality of life in breast cancer patients. Read more

A Natural Approach to Lowering Blood Pressure

If your blood pressure is high, but not in the critical zone, why not try a natural approach to lowering it? If you're already on medication, though, you need to be monitored by your doctor if you follow this approach, since your dosage may need to be reduced over time.

High blood pressure is one of the most common health concerns in America, affecting over 50% of those over the age of 65. Because high blood pressure usually causes no symptoms until complications develop, it is known as the “silent killer”. High blood pressure triples your risk of having heart attacks. It also increases your chances of having a stroke.

From a natural point of view, high blood pressure is the result of improper diet. The standard American diet tends to be too high in foods that clog the veins and arteries. Changing the diet to a more natural one with more fruits and vegetables, more fiber, healthy oils, lower salt, and leaner cuts of meat helps to lower blood pressure. Read more

Are Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Reversible?

Are diabetes and insulin resistance reversible? The medical profession says no, but Dr. Mark Hyman says they are.

Diabetes is not reversible and controlling your blood sugar with drugs or insulin will protect you from organ damage and death.

That is what the medical profession would have you believe, but medication and insulin can actually increase your risk getting a heart attack or dying.

The diabetes epidemic is accelerating along with the obesity epidemic, and what you are not hearing about is another way to treat it. Read more

Home Remedies to Treat Damaged Hair

A home remedy to treat damaged hair of all kinds is to apply mayonnaise from root to tip, wrap the head in Saran Wrap, apply heat to the covered hair to open up the hair follicles, and then shampoo after 20 minutes.

The Hot and Sexy Food Pyramid: Foods That Improve Your Sex Life

Did you know that the food you eat affects, not only your sexual desire and stamina, but also the taste of your semen and vagina? Here is a pyramid scheme you can get into - the Hot And Sexy Food Pyramid.

What Foods Are Good for Your Sex Drive and Promote Sexual Endurance?

Fruits are bursting with anti-oxidants and fiber, so stock up on your favorites. My husband and I prefer apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, pomegranates (already known for their aphrodisiac qualities), raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.

Enjoy phallic-shaped scrumptious veggies such as carrots, corn, and zucchini. Asparagus is good for your sex drive, but it will make your semen taste bitter, so enjoy asparagus in moderation if you are concerned about taste. Read more