Archive for the 'Drugs and Alternatives' Category

Low Stomach Acid And Vitiligo: One Reader “Takes Us To Task”…

Sometimes our readers will “take us to task” for something we have written; sometimes they even get a little “testy” with us (no, no, say it isn’t so..!)
This gentleman feels that we have made claims without providing reference to our research - here is his note and my reply to him:
Ali Says:
Thank you for very [...]

Saturated Fats: Another Big Fat Lie

by Mark Ziemann, R.N.
“For every complicated problem there is a solution that is simple, direct, understandable, and wrong.” — �H.L. Mencken
“Everybody knows” that saturated fats are unhealthy, just like “everybody knew” once upon a time that the earth was flat. The saturated fat myth has seriously compromised the heart-health of Americans, and it’s all based [...]

Bisphenol A Back In The News - More Big Industry / FDA Hall Of Shame!

We’ve answered questions about the safety of plastics and in particular about Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound found in may forms of plastics. Our answer has always been, don’t use plastics to contain food or drink any more than is absolutely necessary, and most especially, NEVER heat food or drink in plastics - the [...]

The Thomas Edison View Of The Future Of Medicine

Christen wrote recently to compliment us and to share a favorite quotation:

Dear Dr. Myatt,
This quotation is very appropriate for your newsletter. I love your futuristic, natural approach! Keep up the excellent work!!!

“The Doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and [...]

The FDA - Big Pharma Hall Of Shame!

Commentary By Nurse Mark
It seems that not a week goes by without yet more reports of Big Pharma / FDA skull-duggery, obfuscation, evidence tampering, research suppression, intimidation, bribery, and outright lying.
The latest reports come from the large and respected newspapers USA Today, The New York Times, and others. USA Today headlines: Investigators: Drugmakers withhold negative [...]

Those Not So Golden Years… and the story of a nice little truck.

By Nurse Mark
Regular readers know that Dr. Myatt and I are RV’ers, traveling in our coach to speak and lecture. We have the pleasure of meeting folks of all ages, from all walks of life, but I must admit that the majority of folks we meet in RV parks are often “mature” folks - retired, [...]

Lower Cholesterol Naturally - Better Cholesterol Management with Vitamins and Herbs

Your Cholesterol Questions Answered
What can be done if you’ve been told that you have “high cholesterol?” I’ve been getting questions “in spades” this week, so it’s time for a cholesterol management update! Like Lennie who wrote “I would like to know what supplements you recommend to lower LDL besides diet. I do not want to [...]

Hay Fever - Natural Remedies for Pollen and Seasonal Allergies

Hay Fever - (Seasonal Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis)
Natural Remedies for Pollen and Seasonal Allergies
By Dr. Dana Myatt
Hay Fever (also known as seasonal allergy) is caused by an over-reaction of the immune system to harmless airborne particles such as pollen.Symptoms of Hay fever can include any of the following:

stuffy or runny nose and nasal congestion
itchy, watery eyes
sneezing
coughing
post [...]

The REAL Reason “They” are Trying to Outlaw Over-the-Counter DHEA and Other Supplements

I’m working on another article titled “Turning Supplements into Drugs,” but from the title of this article, I think you’ll get the “drift.” Anything that proves beneficial (about 80% of all non-prescription supplements and hormones, I would guess), will be OUTLAWED as common over-the counter supplements. Why? BECAUSE THEY WORK.And what does that mean? The [...]