In the middle of the twentieth century, Andrew Ivy, M.D., Ph.D., was one of the most respected scientists in America. Vice President of the University of Illinois and a director of the American Cancer Society, he was a pillar of the medical establishment. His career would no doubt have continued to blossom if he had […]
It was discovered 69 years ago by the famous nutritional pioneer, Dr. Weston A. Price – yet the vitamin he dubbed the “X-factor” continues to be misunderstood even today. Now, a growing body of research confirms Dr. Price’s discoveries. The studies show his “X-factor” may be a potent cancer fighter. But don’t expect to hear […]
We’re approaching the time of year when many of us will spend a lot more time in the sun, so soon our radios and TVs will resound with warnings about skin cancer. The warnings are somewhat overblown. True, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., but this is mostly due […]
This ancient herb is known in Sanskrit as “the smell of a horse.” That doesn’t sound very attractive (to me, anyway). But it’s one of the most life-giving herbs in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. In some cases, the strength of a horse, if not the smell, is just what you need. Ashwagandha is […]
No one quite knows how to classify this culinary favorite… Is it a spice? An herb? A vegetable? Or in a class of its own? Whatever you call it, it’s one of the world’s favorite foods AND it does more for your overall health than almost anything you’re likely to find in a pharmacy. In […]
You’re probably familiar with the health dangers associated with exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) used to manufacture plastics. This chemical is a polycarbonate used to harden the plastics that make up your water bottles… plates… sunglasses… the lining of canned goods… and hundreds of other products most people use often. Many people try to […]
The word “colonoscopy” fills many folks with a sense of dread. If you’re in fear of undergoing this invasive procedure, you’ll be encouraged by study results from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon. The study concluded that in-home tests requiring patients to collect a single stool sample, then send it to […]
Chinese healers have used the leaves of the artemisia plant as a medicinal tea for thousands of years. Lately, even mainstream medicine has crowned it as a highly effective treatment for malaria. Now — even more exciting — the evidence confirms this powerful plant can heal cancer, too. And because it’s an approved and recognized […]
We’ve all heard about ultra-processed oils and their high risk of causing cancer. But what oil can you use if you want to protect your body against cancer? My favorite, and that of numerous natural health doctors, is coconut oil. This health food has grown in popularity over the last decade mostly because a growing […]
There’s a little-known enzyme in your body that packs a huge punch when it comes to keeping you healthy. Think of it as your ultimate “power-player” when it comes to removing toxic matter. The enzyme is superoxide dismutase, also known as SOD. This antioxidant is naturally made by your own body and if you can […]
