Published December 17, 2009

How to avoid infections through the holidays — and the rest of the year

In recent weeks, I’ve told you several ways to avoid serious infections. I’ve told you about vitamin A, vitamin D, and even Dr. Navarro's Magic Potion. As great as these are at fighting infections, I’ve yet to tell you about the best possible way to keep infections away.

You’ve undoubtedly heard that the bacteria in your intestinal tract are not there by accident. God put them there for a reason. In healthy individuals, there are literally hundreds of completely distinct species of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.

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Published December 16, 2009

Supplement that fights osteoporosis also prevents depression

The calendar says we have a few days left until winter officially starts. But the weather in many parts of the country says winter is already here. And winter is a time of cabin fever and a greater risk of depression. However, one of my favorite osteoporosis fighters also puts a stop to winter depression.

I’ve told you in the past that one reason depression is so common in the winter is your body’s low production of melatonin. Daylight stimulates your pineal gland to make more of this very important hormone.

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Published December 11, 2009

Two natural products that stop arthritis pain

You probably already know that most over-the-counter and prescription pain pills have serious side effects. Several studies now show conclusively that both the cox-1 and cox-2 inhibitors (Vioxx, etc.) raise your risk of vascular disease. And Tylenol (as well as Advil, Motrin, and the other readily available pain pills) causes liver disease.

You also may know that there are plenty of natural alternatives that reduce inflammation safely. I’ve told you about curcumin, ginger, proteolytic enzymes, and many others. But not every remedy works for everyone. So I try to give you as many alternatives as I can.

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