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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Published December 10, 2009

The at-home remedy you should try
before using antibiotics

A couple of weeks ago, I showed you how antibiotics can increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer by 50%. But if you don’t use antibiotics to treat an infection, what can you use? After all, some infections are life-threatening.

Fortunately, there are several ways to fight infections naturally. I’ve told you about a few of these in the past. But today, I like to tell you about one incredible home remedy I use for fighting infections. It works really well for colds, flus, and many other infections. But before I tell you about this simple remedy, I need to explain one thing.

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