Archive for March, 2008

Salvia divinorum : Turning Herbs Into Illegal Drugs

Commentary by Dr. Myatt
Just when you thought the outlawing of non-toxic nutritional supplements, bioidentical hormones and herbs couldn’t get any sillier, along comes a new twist: Big Brother trying to outlaw common garden herbs. Next up on the “hit list,” a member of the mint family, Salvia divinorum.Salvia divinorum, commonly known as “Diviner’s sage,” is [...]

Beating Flu And Colds The Natural Way

The Flu and Colds - How to beat ‘em the Natural Way!
Colds and flu are a fact of life - sooner or later you will catch one or the other. But you can make it easier for your body to resist them, and when you do get sick you can do plenty to help your [...]

How can I stay healthy while traveling?

Ask Dr. Myatt:
Q: Is there anything specific someone could take to help prevent catching a virus while flying on a plane.� I leave Friday for the holidays to spend with my family and I will be on the plane for about 10 hours going from a warm climate to freezing temperatures.� What can help keep [...]

Low Stomach Acid - Could It Really Cause Problems?

A reader recently wrote to ask about a variety of symptoms, and whether they could be related to low gastric acid.
Hi there, I wondered if you could help me.
I am pretty sure that I am suffering from low gastric acid or something similar. I think I’ve had this for years. I have pretty extensive vitiligo [...]

Regarding The “Nude Firemen” Calendars:

Each year any number of photographers create nude and semi-nude images of firemen, usually in support of some charity or other. Most of these photos are tastefully done, some are truly works of art.
Posing for one of these projects is not easy - we salute these young people who are willing to “bare all” and [...]

What Are We Doing To Our Children!

Opinion (a rant) By Nurse Mark

As you know, one of our daily chores here is to sift through mountains of research, bulletins, scientific papers, medical journals, and even the FDA’s News Digests looking for things of importance to you, our readers and patients. I say “chores” because it really is a chore much of the [...]

Twenty-Five Surprising Benefits of a Dietary �Non-Nutrient�

By Dr. Myatt
[The fully referenced version of this article can be found at: http://www.drmyattswellnessclub.com/Fiber25Benefits.htm]
It’s not a “sexy supplement” or a “new breakthrough.” In fact, it’s not even officially classified as a nutrient. But Americans get only 10% of the amount we consumed 100 years ago, and our health may be seriously suffering as a result.
That [...]

Are You Headed for an Emotional Breakdown?

Every day, each of us have a number of simple choices to make. Those who consistently make good choices tend to stay emotionally and physically healthy. Those who consistently make poor choices lose physical and mental health much faster than the expected “aging” decline of the body. Some consistently poor choices can make a person [...]