ACHS President Dorene Petersen Responds to Supplement "False Claims" in the Media

Supplements are back in the news in a big way! Perhaps you caught the Today Show report on "false claims" or saw the article "Herbal supplements often sold with false claims" on the MSNBC website.ACHS President Dorene Petersen responds to the reports on dietary supplements. Originally from MSNBC on newsvine.com:Let's not underestimate the importance of personal education! Everything we consume--whole foods, beverages, processed foods, and supplements alike--all affect the quality of our overall health and wellness. That is why it is very important to educate ourselves about how our foods influence our health and interact (both positively and...

Herbal Memorial Gardens Are A Great Way To Honor Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is observed the last Monday of May and serves as a day of remembrance for loved ones. There are many stories about the origins of the day, though it is commonly agreed that General John Logan officially proclaimed Memorial Day on May 5, 1868 and the first observance was May 30; flowers were placed on the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.Today, people still visit the resting places of loved ones in honor of their service. Whether you choose to observe quietly, start your summer travels, or enjoy an outdoor gathering, Memorial Day provides is an opportunity to spend time with...

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled: Grow Your Own

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration website has listed a recall of alfalfa sprouts, which have been linked to a recent Salmonella outbreak.Salmonella, the website explains, "is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Consumers with the above symptoms should consult their physician"But there's no need to cut sprouts from your diet ... just grow your own! In about a week, you can grown your own fresh...

Exclusive interview with Dr. Blaylock on chemicals (excitotoxins) in your food

There’s a 10 page conversation that’s well worth reading between Mike Adams of NaturalNews www.NaturalNews.com and Dr Blaylock at http://downloads.truthpublishing.com/Aspartame_Truth.pdf. It’ll make you understand what can go wrong inside you when you eat too much food containing glutamate, and how this may be leading to heart arythmia and sudden (“unexplained”) cardiac death, to autism, Alzheimers, Parkinsons and other problems. So as well as actively avoiding eating aspartame and Monosodiumglutamate (MSG), you should be looking at avoiding soy products, “hydrolysed protein” and probably a good few other things that you aren’t aware of that contain too much glutama...

Pig virus contaminates rotavirus vaccines

Take a look at this report. Still happy to have the vaccine and rely on the manufacturer or your health authority to estimate the risks on your behalf? http://www.naturalnews.com/028832_rotavirus_vaccines_contamination.html(NaturalNews) Rotavirus vaccines are commonly given to children, and this year's batch of vaccines made by GlaxoSmithKline and Merck are contaminated with a pig virus, the FDA recently discovered. So the FDA called a meeting to determine whether injecting a pig virus into the bodies of young children might be some sort of problem requiring a recall of the vaccines.Can you guess what conclusion the agency reached? As reported by Reuters, the FDA concluded "...it was safe for doctors to resume giving patients Glaxo's Rotarix and continue using Merck's Rotateq. The agency said...

Stomach Upsets

Stomach upsets can be a food poisoning if abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting come with it. It also can be caused by an excess of rich food or too much alcohol leading to gastritis. Sometime stomach upsets are associated with chills so warming herbs can be useful to decrease the complaint.Make a warming tea:1 slice fresh ginger root1 teaspoon lemon balmSimmer the ginger in 1.5 cups of water for 20 minutes and then pour the liquid over the lemon balm and infuse for a further 10 minutes. Strain and drink up.In some cases stomach upsets, the problem can be stress-related with any increase in nervous tension or anxiety levels leading to...

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is an elbow pain cause by overuse of arm and forearm muscles. It doesn’t mean the pain comes when you play tennis. The term is used because it can be a significant problem for some tennis player. Specifically this is caused by abrupt or subtle injury of the muscle and tendon area around the outside of the elbow.For tennis elbow problem, direct application of herbal anti-inflammations can reduce the symptoms. Add 5 drops each of lavender oil and either yarrow or chamomile oil to 1 teaspoon of St. John’s wort oil and message into the area 3-4 times a d...

Toothache and Gum Problem Herbal Treatment

During waiting for medical treatment from a dentist, there were ways to reduce toothache and gum problems:Put 2-3 drops of clove oil on the gum next to the tot or suck a dried clove, holding the flower bud as close as possible to the painful tooth. Oil can be put also on a cotton swab and hold it against the gum. In the same way above, you can use peppermint oilFor a filling that has come out, make a firm paste from slippery elm powder and water and put it in the hole until a dentist can fill the cavity properly. After extractions, take arnica 6x tablets two to three times daily for two to three days and use a mouth rinse made from sage infusion (1 teaspoon of herb to a cup of boiling water) with a pinch of salt as often as possible. Bleeding gums can be eased by mouth washes of sage, marigold,...

Vaginal Yeast Infection Herbal Treatment

A milky discharge and itching that commonly occurs in the vagina mostly cause by fungus. That’s called as Vaginal Yeast Infection. It is often associated with excessive use of antibiotic and use of spermicides in contraception.Take two or four capsules of Lactobacillus acidophilusa and eat two or three serving of plain yogurt will restore friendly bacteria balance that is beneficial for health. Encourage not to eat sugar, fermented food or alcohol that all increase yeasts growth.Drink up to 3 cups of marigold tea during the day and use at least two clove of garlic in cooking, or use Echinacea decoction instead of marigoldTwo or three drop of tea tree oil on a tampon for topical vaginal treatment. Push ¼ inch of the tampon out of applicator moistened by tea tree oil and push the tampon back,...

National Women's Health Week

On May 7 President Obama released a proclamation declaring May 9-15 National Women's Health Week!President Obama says: "We have taken steps to provide access to high-quality, affordable health care, but individuals must also lead healthy lives and set a good example for their children. From scheduling regular medical examinations to applying sunscreen, simple, everyday activities can make a positive impact on the lives of women. Regular exercise, coupled with a nutritious diet, helps prevent heart disease, obesity, and other chronic conditions."We couldn't agree more! Health is a holistic endeavor--body, mind, and spirit--and requires a commitment...

Planting Your Herbs and Lemon Balm Recipes

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Report by President Obama's Cancer Panel on cancer-causing chemicals in foods, medicine, personal care products and the environment

http://www.naturalnews.com/028765_environmental_chemicals_cancer.html(NaturalNews) When a government panel of experts finds the courage to tell the truth about cancer, it's an event so rare that it becomes newsworthy. Late last week, a report from the President's Cancer Panel (PCP) broke ranks with the sick-care cancer establishment and dared to say something that natural health advocates have been warning about for decades: That Americans are "bombarded" with cancer-causing chemicals and radiation, and if we hope to reduce cancer rates, we must eliminate cancer-causing chemicals in foods, medicines, personal care products and our work and home environments.In a directive to President Obama, the report states, "The panel urges you most strongly to use the power of your office to remove the...