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CAN'T MISS ARTICLES

EU report on weedkiller safety copied text from Monsanto study. 
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Unilever US discloses fragrance ingredients in nearly 100 products. READ MORE 

Glyphosate, a herbicide on our plates.  READ MORE

Florida's poop nightmare has come true. READ MORE

Devastating Flu Vaccine-Miscarriage Study Sparks Ridiculous Spin. READ MORE

Biomarkers in the blood prove strong role of food for type 2 diabetes. READ MORE 

Premature infants may get metabolic boost from mom's breast milk. READ MORE

Mechanism behind calorie restriction, lengthened lifespan revealed. READ MORE

Moms most exposed to pesticides more likely to have preterm babies. READ MORE

Emails show how the food industry uses 'science' to push soda. READ MORE

Mother's gut microbes could be linked to autismlike disorders in children. READ MORE
ANH ACTION ALERTS

One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for kids to eat healthier and get more active. LEARN MORE
ACAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Clifford M. Sonnie, MD  |   Balance of Life Clinic
One size does not fit all. Balance of Life Clinic and Dr. Clifford Sonnie look at each person separately. You are not a typical case. They individualize your treatment plan for you and don't use standardized care programs built around a single diagnosis. Your body is a whole being. Why would we only treat one section of it?  READ MORE
CAROL'S CORNER: HEALTHY LIVING & EATING
- Carol L. Hunter, PhD, PMHCNS, CNP

- With the recent hurricanes, earthquakes and fires, it is always important to take a break away from the onslaught of digital news and reassess what is truly important. 

One of the things I love about blogging is featuring people and their businesses that I believe are making a contribution to the betterment of the human race in one way or another. A note of caution is that there are many who are doing just that outside my frame of reference or understanding, so to those physicists out there, I apologize. Over a year ago I came across Darren Hardy, a psychologist. I would call him a motivational speaker with a genuine ability to connect with others. On one particular day he talked about taking a break from the digital world. I stopped and thought about how important this was. After all, I was just like everyone else, waiting in the grocery checkout line, checking my email messages on my phone. And checking them again in the doctor's waiting room, and oh yea, the vet's waiting room, as my dogs paced around me....READ MORE
Recipe:
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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE NEWS
CAN'T MISS ARTICLES

Coconut oil bad for you? No - just the opposite! READ MORE
Menstruation doesn't change how your brain works -- period.  READ MORE 
With a tick boom, it's not just Lyme disease you have to fear. READ MORE
Is Ibuprofen as deadly as Vioxx? READ MORE 
Sufferers of both Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea could lose eyesight within four years. READ MORE
How the liver unclogs itself.
CBD for pain reveals why healthcare is such a mess
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High-fat diet in pregnancy increases breast cancer risk over generations in animal study. READ MORE
Monsanto is scrambling to bury this breaking story - don't let this go unshared!
Air pollution knocks a decade off life expectancy. READ MORE
Generic drug prices increase when market competition decreases
How babies' environments lead to poor health later.
Quick test finds signs of sepsis in a single drop of blood. READ MORE
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World Hepatitis Day- July 28th 2017
ACAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Bridghid McMonagle, ND  |   Lake Oswego, Oregon
Dr. Bridghid McMonagle graduated from Bastyr University in 2005 and completed a residency at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM).  She started her private practice in Lake Oswego and currently owns Lake Oswego Health Center in Oregon (www.lakeoswegohealth.com).  Dr. McMonagle is trained and certified in many procedures, please see the clinic website for more information.

Dr. McMonagle has been a board member for the OANP for almost 10 years, volunteering her time, to help protect and educate about holistic medicine.  Her clinic offers primary care with a focus on regenerative and functional medicine.  She is the co-author of the best selling book, Secret To A Younger You.  
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Her book, Secret to A Younger You, is currently available on Amazon and will be available in print this fall. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
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DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN....
a licensed naturopathic doctor & naturopath?
 
Do you know the difference between a naturopath and a naturopathic doctor? Be aware that while the terms may be used interchangeably, they are not the same. Naturopathic.org breaks the differences down perfectly! LEARN MORE 
CAROL'S CORNER: HEALTHY LIVING, HEALTHY EATING
- Carol L. Hunter, PhD, PMHCNS, CNP
What is Assisted Outpatient Treatment
There are many family members who struggle with trying to manage a love one with mental illness. I have watched this heartbreaking problem over the last four decades and finally we have a solution that applies some teeth to the issue. It is called Assisted Out Patient treatment and it is a court monitored program of the severely mentally ill who meet certain criteria. One such criterion is that the person must have been hospitalized at least several times over a certain span of time. READ MORE
Cooking Ahead for the Week
One of the challenges we all face with our diet is having the time to prepare a nutritious meal. If we wait until the last minute at the end of the day to think about what we will have for dinner, chances are we are tired and want to avoid standing, chopping, stirring, etc. One solution to this problem is cooking something for the week ahead that provides a foundational source of nutrition that can then be varied. READ MORE
ANH ACTION ALERT: Parallel Healthcare System?
That is exactly what we need. 

The Alliance for Natural Health argues that contemporary healthcare systems would be a whole lot less broken if they weren't so burdened by a range of chronic and degenerative conditions that would be much more effectively dealt with outside the existing hospital/medical/pharma-controlled system. READ MORE
ANH ACTION ALERT: Help Save Compounding

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE NEWS

Sleep loss affects your waistline. READ MORE
Moderate drinking may not ward off heart disease. 
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Practical clinical trail find alternative to opioids.
Wearable devices communicate vital brain activity information. 
Being overweight in childhood may heighten lifetime risk of depression. 
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Patients own fat tissue can help treat joint problems.
Traffic-related air pollution lined to DNA damage in children. READ MORE 
First ever global study finds massive health care inequity. READ MORE
Antibody for fighting cancer emerges. READ MORE
Can omega-3 help prevent Alzheimer's Disease?
Low sodium diet might not lower blood pressure.  
ACAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Michele Raithel, ND  |  Revolutions Naturopathic  |  Folsom, CA
Dr. Michele Raithel specializes in chronic disease, natural pain management, sports injury, detoxification and anti-aging medicine. This branch of medicine includes solutions for everyone interested in optimizing health and preventing disease.

Dr. Raithel received dual degrees from Lindenwood University in St. Louis, Missouri including a BA of Biological Sciences and a BA in Theater with a minor in performing arts. While researching and applying to allopathic medical schools, Dr. Raithel was also searching for ways to learn more about natural therapies. She was excited to find that there were accredited medical institutions that taught science based alternative medicine as part of the curriculum. As she read more about the philosophy and methods involved in Naturopathic Medicine her path became clear. LEARN MORE 
How AMHA Can Assist You in Paying for Integrative Medicine
Far too many people face a debilitating illness such as cancer, Lyme disease, or other conditions that require more energy than normal to fight and endure treatments. But unfortunately, they also face a need to maneuver through the complexities associated with a very complicated insurance and health system. 

Long-term or grave illnesses often involve recommended treatments that are not covered by insurance or seeing providers that are out-of-network. Or, perhaps conventional treatments and medications are not working. As a result, some patients are seeking alternative, holistic, or naturopathic treatments. However many of these treatments, both overseas and within the U.S., require payment upfront. LEARN MORE
Cannabis Drug Reduces Seizures in Sever Epilepsy Cases
A compound taken from marijuana greatly helped some children with a severe and often deadly form of epilepsy and completely stopped seizures in a very few, researchers reported May 31, 2017.
It's a rare success in a field suffused with more hope than facts - in which advocates clamor to have marijuana and compounds taken from the herb legalized for free use, while government rules limit use and researchers struggle to prove what works and what doesn't. Watch the Video and learn more: HERE
10 Reversible Causes of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Science is documenting an increasing number of dietary, lifestyle, environmental, and systemic causes of memory loss. Both research and individual experience show that natural approaches can be effective in restoring cognition, often completely. Sharp Again Naturally, and its Medical and Dental Advisory Board, have identified 10 factors to date that cause or exacerbate memory loss. LEARN MORE
ANH Founder: Food is Medicine
The founder of the Alliance for Natural Health, Dr. Robert Verkerk, spoke this past weekend at the Natural and Organic Products Europe conference in London during what is clearly an important time for big ideas, given the changes occurring there.
CAROL'S CORNER: HEALTHY LIVING, HEALTHY EATING
The Foundation of Health
I have written about vitamin and mineral supplementation before in The Link, but for those of us who provide healthcare services, we are very aware of its importance as a foundational step towards excellent health.  In our practices, we confront the consequences of subclinical malnutrition, the inadequacy of our current mainstream diet, the ongoing riptide of pesticide sequelae, and the established medical resistance towards supplementation on a daily basis. READ MORE
Strawberry Rhubarb Quinoa Pudding
As summer approaches, we look forward to more fresh fruit selections put together in interesting and nutritious ways. While I love presenting my own recipes, I also love to give credit to those who have offered a unique recipe and this one by "eating well.com" filled the bill. CLICK HERE for the entire delicious recipe!
ACTION ALERT: Sweden Rejects Forced Vaccinations
Our children might be safest in... Sweden, a government bold enough to say "no" to Big Pharma. The Swedish government recently rejected proposals to both increase the number of vaccinations children receive and to mandate a vaccination schedule. The reasons cited included that mandatory vaccination violated Swedes' constitutional rights and adverse effects that can occur from vaccinating young children. LEARN MORE

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE NEWS

With synthetic mucus, researchers take aim at antibiotic resistance.
Genes associated with resilience against brain pathology identified.  
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Tumor marker for aggressive ovarian cancer identified. READ MORE
Vitamin A and a High-fat diet increasing risk for obesity, diabetes. 
One step closer to an "exercise pill". 
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Scientists unravel how protein impacts intellectual disability. READ MORE
"Diet" products can make you fat. READ MORE
Low sodium diet might not lower blood pressure.  
GIVE BIG ON MAY 4-5, 2017
ACAM's Education Foundation is participating in the nation-wide "Day of Giving". Beginning at 6PM MDT May 4th until 6PM MDT May 5th, we are asking our most loyal supporters and champions of Integrative Medicine to support our mission. We hope that today you will consider contributing to the Integrative Medicine community through a tax deductible donation. LEARN MORE
ACAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Kenneth A. Bock, MD  |  Bock Integrative Medicine  |  Red Hook, New York   
 
Kenneth A. Bock, M.D. graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1973 and went on to receive his M.D. degree with Honor from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1979.  He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, a certified clinical nutrition specialist, and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, the American College of Nutrition and the American College for Advancement in Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1973 and went on to receive his M.D. degree with Honor from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1979. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, a certified clinical nutrition specialist, and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, the American College of Nutrition and the American College for Advancement in Medicine, of which he is a former President. He is also a faculty member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).
Dr. Kenneth Bock: Healing Childhood Epidemics - AS, ADHD, Ashtma, Allergies
CLICK TO WATCH: Dr. Kenneth Bock: Healing Childhood Epidemics - AS, ADHD, Ashtma, Allergies

For more than three decades, he has dealt with complex medical problems by integrating "alternative" modalities with conventional medicine into a comprehensive integrative medicine practice. His expertise lies in tackling problems that have been difficult to diagnose and/or treat. These include complex multisymptom, multisystem disorders such as immune disorders, including chronic and/or recurrent infections, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease and other tick borne disorders as well as multiple childhood disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, asthma and allergies. LEARN MORE
 
DOCTORS DISAGREE...88% OF THE TIME
Get a second opinion and you'll get confused. That could be the 
new motto for a healthcare industry characterized by dueling diagnoses. According to a new study by the Mayo Clinic, nine out of ten people who seek a second opinion after receiving an initial diagnosis form a doctor get either a somewhat different or a completely new diagnosis from the second doctor. Only in 12% of cases did the second doctor simply confirm the initial diagnosis. LEARN MORE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTES TO BAN AMALGAM FOR CHILDREN
By an overwhelming 663 to 8, the European Parliament voted last week for a comprehensive package to reduce mercury use, as required by the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Under this new European Union regulation:
  • Amalgam use in children under age 15 will be banned on 1 July 2018.
  • Amalgam use in pregnant women will be banned on 1 July 2018.
  • Amalgam use in breastfeeding mothers will be banned on 1 July 2018.
  • Each country in the European Union will be required to develop a national plan by 1 July 2019, laying out how it will reduce its amalgam use.
  • The European Commission must decide by mid-2020 whether to move forward with plans to phase out dental amalgam completely in the European Union.

 LEARN MORE: Is the United States next to vote in this regulation?
CAROL'S CORNER: HEALTHY LIVING, HEALTHY EATING
"Oh, the sun shines bright...."
On the first Saturday in May, the "longest two minutes in sports" takes place at Churchill Downs. This weekend on May 6th will be the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. Truly, there is nothing quite like it in the racing world, as it has evolved into the premier race of the year. Whether you love the beauty and power of the magnificent horses in the field, the splendor and vibrancy of Southern charm, the signature feature of colorful hats and mint juleps or the prospect of choosing the winner, there is something for everyone. In addition, the Barnstable Brown Gala is a charity event that in the last 10 years has donated $13 million to the University of Kentucky's Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Center.
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Kentucky Derby Pie
Create the perfect (and healthy) Kentucky Derby Pie for this weekend! ACAM member Carol Hunter, PhD, PMHCNS, CNP brings you healthy and amazingly tasty recipes each month, along with her Carol's Corner article! CLICK HERE for the entire delicious recipe!

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USDA drops plan to test for Monsanto weed killer in food. 
More than two-thirds of cancer mutations are due to random DNA copying errors, study says.  
Zika mosquito genome mapped- at last.
Critical step in DNA repair, cellular aging pinpointed.  
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New vaccine could slow disease that kills 600 children a day. 
Infant deaths, stubbornly high inthe US, continue a promising decline. 
World Water Day: One in four children will live with water scarcity by 2040. 
Male hormone plays key role in ovarian development.  
Largest survey to date fo patient and family experience at US children's hospitals. 
Spiritual retreats change feel-good chemical systems inteh brain.  
Speaker, Lifestyle Architect, and Wellness Mentor

Driven by his desire to help others, Dr. Grossgold has dedicated himself to the field of healthcare. Currently an internist and pediatrician at The Grossgold Clinic, he started his journey at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, as a scientist working at the Shell Center for Cell and Gene Therapy where he served as a research postdoctoral fellow. That experience propelled him to join Texas Children's Hospital where he became a cardiovascular genetic researcher.

Dr. Grossgold prepared for his endeavors at the New Granada Military School of Medicine in Bogota, Colombia, where he obtained a degree in medicine and surgery in 1994, and at Capital University of Integrative Medicine in Washington, where he obtained a Ph.D. in integrative medicine in 2000.  LEARN MORE

Can CAM Docs Legally Prescribe and Sell Herbals and Nutritional Supplements as Therapy Without Bad Things Happening? Prescribe, Yes. Sell? We'll See
- Richard Jaffe, Esq., Author of Galileo's Lawyer

Many CAM and integrative doctors recommend and/or sell all kinds of nutritional and herbal products to their patients. There is a supplement manufacturer sub-industry which only sells to physicians and other health care professionals, for resale to patients. And most of the top tier, high profile docs have their own private label supplement brands. That's a fact. But is it legal and ethical to do so?
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KILLER: Cancer or Chemo?
- Alliance for Natural Health 
 
This is the choice that far too many patients face with our conventional medical system. FDA-approved cancer treatments like chemotherapy are poisoning patients. A recent analysis found that cancer drugs are themselves killing up to 50% of patients within thirty days, indicating that chemotherapy was the cause of death, not the cancer. Of course, chemotherapy can kill patients over the long-term as well.

Chemo can shrink tumors, but it doesn't eradicate them. It also kills healthy cells in the process. Additionally, cancer can re-emerge in patients still undergoing chemotherapy. Researchers think this is because tumors are fueled by cancer "stem cells" that are largely immune to chemo. LEARN MORE
Urban Air Pollution is a Causative Factor in the Development of Insulin Resistance, T2DM, and Obesity
- Walter Crinnion, ND 

Lifestyle approaches for the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and T2DM are typically focused on diet and exercise. The goal being to reduce the number of calories going in and increase the number of calories being burned. Yet, a number of environmental pollutants have been clearly linked to increased risk for T2DM including persistent organic pollutants and arsenic. 

Over the last decade articles have begun to associate vehicular exhaust - ambient air pollution commonly elevated in all urban areas across the globe. In the last seven years several studies have demonstrated that adults and youth who are exposed to higher levels of nitric oxides, NO2 and PM2.5 had higher rates of T2DM. LEARN MORE

To Replace or Regenerate, that is the question!
Last fall after having enough pain in my left hip to take my breath away when making normal movements, I saw an orthopedic physician who informed me that the x-rays showed bone on bone. That made me a great candidate for hip replacement surgery. The young physician was quick to tell me that "cartilage does not regenerate." The hip, unlike the knee, is not easily accessible and is buried deep within the pelvis, classifying it as major surgery. I've known many people who proclaim they have breezed through this surgery and never looked back. There are also the horror stories. At any rate, I decided to do more research on options and was surprised to find many resources that challenged the doc's thinking and insisted that yes, joint cartilage can regenerate. After mentioning my dilemma to a friend, she told me about two sisters who went to a physician in California to have stem cell transplants in their knees. I doubted if this relatively new procedure extended to the hip, but in fact, it did, and there were several testimonials in this regard on the doctor's website.  READ MORE
Teta's Hungarian Goulash
Many years ago I knew a lovely Czech woman we called Teta who had been exceedingly kind to me and my children. She was an excellent cook and I especially loved her Hungarian goulash. Back in the 70s, we weren't so cognizant of our cholesterol intake and with the addition of the sour cream, the calories and cholesterol could mount up. I hadn't made this dish in years but wondered if I could change a few things to make it a bit healthier. I think it turned out well and I substituted low fat plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream. I did not add the potatoes because I wanted to use noodles as an accompaniment. Teta used to serve the dish with spaetzli and cucumbers with dill in yes, more sour cream! So don't give up on your favorite recipes from the "old country," just change a few things to make it more healthful. Bon appetite! READ MORE
Want Alzheimer's? Keep Consuming Sugar.

Feds Renew Attack on Raw Milk

Federal Quarantine Powers Quietly Expanded with Congressional Approval
 
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Can we hit the snooze button on aging?
The toxins that threaten our brains. 
Two vets win Agent Orange exposure cases from Okinawa.  
The mystery meat insult: It's not just for Subway. 
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Zika raises birth defect rate 20 times, CDC report finds. 
Air pollution affects preterm birthrates globally, study finds. 
BPA-free water bottles may contain another harmful chemical. 
DNA may offer rapid road to Zika vaccine. 
Hundreds of North American bee species face extinction: Study. 
Pyrethroid insecticides linked to abnormal behavior in children, study shows. 
My father is the person I credit the most for my path into integrative medicine. Growing up, he exposed me to supplements, chiropractic care and established a D.O. as my primary care physician. My dad became a patient at McDonagh Medical Center in the late 1990's and started receiving chelation at that time. He spoke with Dr. Charles Rudolph and told him I had a strong interest in integrative medicine, and arranged a phone call between Dr. Rudolph and me. That phone call changed my life as it established a relationship with Dr. Rudolph, one of the pioneers of IV chelation. I remember being impressed that a busy physician would take the time to speak with me, an undergraduate student, about pursuing medicine.  LEARN MORE
UHN RECOGNIZES ACAM AS LEADER IN CHELATION TRAINING
Excessive toxic metal exposure from the air, food, water, dental amalgams, and other sources is becoming a recognized and established underlying cause of both acute and chronic disease. With ongoing medical research validating the link between chronic diseases like heart disease and environmental exposure to toxic metals, it is more important than ever for doctors and patients to be well-informed about the detrimental effects of toxic metals and the potential treatments for heavy metal toxicity, including IV chelation therapy.

What is chelation? The Greek word "chele" means claw. Chelation is the binding of metals (like lead) or minerals (like calcium) to a protein "chelator" in a pincer-like fashion, forming a ring-like structure.
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Help Save This Natural Painkiller!

The Fight for Kombucha Continues

Lawmakers Miss the Mark on Vaccines
 

THE DREADED DETOX CLEANSE!
As spring peeks around the corner at us, our thoughts go to the rejuvenation of mind and body that this time of year seems to inspire in us. Perhaps it's the vision of how we will appear in a bathing suit, knowing that we could still shed a few pounds. Perhaps it's that attempt to put a better dent in that rising cholesterol level. Perhaps it's the first touch of the warmth of the sun upon our skin, leaving the chill of winter far behind. Whatever the source of our inspiration, it drives up our motivation and prepares us to take action. READ MORE

MUNG DAL KITCHARI
The true beauty of this dish is that it does not precipitate the "starvation response" that is characteristic of so many diets in which the body feels deprived and goes into the emergency mode of decreased metabolism in order to hold onto its calories. Conversely, kitchari allows the nervous system to relax, feeling it is being properly nourished and satisfied. The result is that fat is metabolized and toxins washed away leading to, in the minds of many, the perfect cleanse. Try it out and you will be glad you did. 
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ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT LOSS? 
ACAM is proud to announce a solution! Available now for purchase: our seven lecture series on medical weight-loss.

Finally, an ANSWER!
ACAM has developed a weight loss strategy that pulls all the loose ends together, helping you make informed decisions on integrative approaches to weight-loss.

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Kelloggs's Breakfast- A Threat to your Health?
Antipsychotics: Are They Killing Elderly People? READ MORE
Study Discusses model for understanding nutrition and brain development. 
Type 1 Diabetes linked to gut inflammation, bacteria changes
READ MORE
VIDEO: Flint frustrated a year after Snyder's "fix it" promise. 
"Believers in Glass" says no plastic is safe.
Want your kid to have asthma? Take acid blockers! READ MORE
Scotts-Monsanto GM grass threatens national forests, rivers, ranchers, and farmers
Is your town leaking lead? READ MORE
Did you know?
Founder of HealthBridge Newport, the only integrative medical center of its kind, treating patients worldwide for Autoimmune Diseases, Inflammation, Addiction Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, Weight Gain, and Sexual Dysfunction Dr. Gina Nick, NMD is a California and Hawaii licensed Naturopathic Physician, founder of HealthBridge Newport and is among a select group of Forever Health™ Network Physicians offering Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, in partnership with Suzanne Somers.

Dr. Gina is a published author, entrepreneur and mother, and featured television expert on the cable show Fine Living Network (HGTV) and on PBS. She is an active member of the Board of Directors for Angel Light Academy, a non profit organization that teaches leadership to underserved children through the demonstration and practice of unconditional love. LEARN MORE
ACAM is pleased to announce the new book Gasp, co-written by Howard Hindin, DDS, a member of the ACAM Board of Directors.

The Airway Centric® Model prevents Airway-Centered Disorders, Sleep-Disordered Breathing to maintain mental and physical health. Learn how to recognize and correct Airway-Centered Disorders, Sleep-Disordered Breathing. Gasp is about our airway, breathing and sleep. Problems can start at birth. Many premature babies are mouth breathers. A poorly structured and functioning airway leads to mouth breathing, snoring and sleep apnea; it can interfere with restorative sleep and ultimately damage the part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex, which controls executive function skills, attentiveness, anxiety and depression.

Learn how to restore an ideal airway with early intervention, and where to go for help. Learn how once the airway is established with breastfeeding, allergy treatment, and other methods, neurocognitive and neurobehavioral problems are greatly improved-often without any medication. Anxiety and depression are alleviated, and the behavior and performance of children are remarkably transformed. Today there is a health movement toward "Wellness." Wellness is about diet and nutrition, exercise, and mental attitude. The new paradigm is called "Functional Medicine." It addresses the causes of chronic disease with an individualized approach and emphasizes early intervention. LEARN MORE & ORDER
CHELATION THERAPY: Life-Saving Alternative Treatment?
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ACAM is pleased to announce the new book The Cancer Revolution, written by Leigh Erin Connealy, MD, a member of the ACAM Board of Directors.

In her just-published book, Leigh Erin Connealy,MD shares her groundbreaking integrative approach to both treating and preventing cancer.

"Fortunately, you can learn about many cutting-edge cancer therapies by reading this book," says Dr. Joseph Mercola in The Cancer Revolution foreword. "Dr. Connealy carefully and clearly details the wide array of comprehensive strategies that you can consider for treating cancer. There really are an astounding number of choices and she does a magnificent job of compiling them conveniently in one place. It would take you many weeks, and more likely months or years, to collect the options that she concisely reviews here...Not only does she outline the natural options for treating cancer, but she provides resources that you can use to identify a natural clinician that resonates with your philosophy and budget."
Dr. Connealy's latest book offers practical strategies that have helped thousands of patients:
  • Let food be your medicine.
  • Remove toxins to repair and restore your body.
  • Harness the healing power of supplements.
  • Reduce stress and reclaim your life.
  • Strengthen your immune system with sleep.
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The Versatility of Virgin Coconut Oil
Everyone has their favorite scent: lavender, rose, balsam and many others, but for me it is definitely coconut. Maybe this particular scent conjures up the tropical vision of swaying palm trees and turquoise waters and immediately, I am feeling more relaxed.  Whether the scent is coming from some type of beauty product or from something yummy cooking in the oven, coconut based products and edibles are abundant today. Aside from its soothing qualities, its health benefits are rapidly being documented in research studies, so let's take a look at some of those first. I was curious about what was being studied in regard to coconut oil. READ MORE

Coconut Chocolate Bars
Need a sweet treat for Valentines Day? This simple yet delicious recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentines day! The complete recipe is listed: CLICK HERE and enjoy!

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Living near heavy traffic increases dementia risk, say scientists
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Mother's milk and the environment: Might chemical exposures impair lactation?
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Some Pittsburgh-area charter schools active in lead reduction, others standing still
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Just about everything you buy came at the expense of an endangered animal
Cancer deaths fell 25 percent since 1991
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US workers making BPA have enormous loads of it in them
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What does the environment have to do with your immune system?
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Start off 2017 the right way with a few new items to your book collection - eat right, think right, get healthy!

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Visit the 2016 Winner: Best Thyroid Disorders Blog: CLICK HERE
Dr. Cruikshank believes preventive medicine is vital to a healthy lifestyle. Through physical exams and extensive lab testing, he can find much needed solutions too many health related problems. Based on your needs, Dr. Cruikshank provides a program based on your evaluations, your progress, and your goals.

Through alternative medicine services and nutrition consultation, the conditions he treats include asthma, hormonal imbalances, diabetes, obesity, erectile dysfunction, exercise assessment, heart and vascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoporosis, and thyroid disorders.  LEARN MORE

HUGS AND KISSES
Recently, I had a visit with my step daughter and her beautiful family. Her two boys, ages 5 and 3, are exceedingly comfortable in their own little skins. When I kissed the 3 year old goodbye on his cheek, he responded  by pointing to his lips and saying, "kiss on lips, not cheeks!" Not only did I get a laugh out of it but it struck a deep chord within me and I realized I had a goal to achieve in 2017.

It's a bit odd to want to teach someone in your life to hug and kiss. I'm talking about a two and a half year old boy and he happens to be my grandson. We'll call him Blaine. You pretty much can't get near Blaine without him struggling to bolt away. He does like to interact with others and there are no signs of autism spectrum disorder. Unfortunately, the signs more closely point to RAD ( reactive attachment disorder) and there's a very good reason for that. You see, like so many children of substance dependent parents, he has lost his mommy. He's starting to make memories and one overriding reality right now is that his mommy is gone. He didn't get to see his mommy at Christmas time but kept asking his grandpa over and over again, "where is mommy?"  There are few things in life more heartbreaking than a child who has lost a parent, in one way or another, and I have been deeply affected by it. READ MORE


Homemade Granola
As we know well, good nutrition is incredibly important to a growing child, but it also has to be tasty and appealing. In keeping with that goal, homemade granola is a wonderful food for children. Not only can they have it with milk for breakfast, but it makes for a nutritious portable snack anytime and anyplace. It is a perfect finger food for those independent two year olds, who would rather "do it themselves!" I do hope the little ones in your lives will enjoy this healthy recipe! Enjoy. Click HERE for entire recipe!
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Santa in trouble? Reindeer shrink in Arctic as climate changes
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Food is a terrible thing to waste, and your mind might be at fault. 
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How sugar helped hook America on cigarettes
Potential asthma treatment worth its salt
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Science just gave us more proof that destroying the environment can spread diseases to humans
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This dangerous chemical is inside your child's teether
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Are plastic chemicals in dads hurting embryos?
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CHOOSING SAFE TOYS: December is National Safe Toy & Gift Month
My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
I have always wanted my patients to feel as if they are visiting family or friends; not as a stranger in a clinical setting. A comfortable environment encourages exploring options - your own, or suggestions offered. Part of my job is assisting patients to recognize that exceptional health is a journey - initiated by genetics. The ultimate path is determined by lifestyle choices and daily habits. I feel privileged to aid patients on their journey. Coaching those truly vested in improving or maintaining heath is what I love to do.

My Civilian and Navy medical training, in what I call "traditional Western medicine," has provided a solid base on which to add and expand both holistic and Western knowledge. I strive for a balance between the two, while working within the conditions of patients' desires and actions to "be all you can be." I have learned that treating symptoms without addressing the underlying causes is not the way to true healing. Seeking and resolving root imbalances is the goal - the road to success.  LEARN MORE

ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
I never thought, or at least hoped, that I would ever spend a holiday alone. After all, I had a big family and having 16 at Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner was not that unusual. I loved all of it: the chaos and the noise; the food and table preparations; the distractions and the realization that I needed to stop socializing and start focusing on dinner; the varying ages around the table; the dogs and cats meandering around; the laughter and the familiar silliness I had with my daughters.  I clearly remember one moment in time when all of this was going on and I stood still in the kitchen and thought to myself, "it won't always be this way; I need to enjoy every minute of this."

Years went by and life shifted both imperceptibly and radically, but shift it did. I was no longer married and had been traded in for a younger woman. I survived that shock and went on to forge a life for myself alone. Children moved away to distant parts of the globe. I moved several times for my career. I could feel the layers of my happiness peeling off, one by one. And then it happened. My one daughter that lived nearby was invited to her in laws in Philadelphia for the Christmas holidays. My granddaughter was only 4 months old and this would be the first of many flights for her in the coming years. READ MORE



Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Brown Rice, Mushrooms, and Feta

In addition to creating my own culinary delights, I like to peruse recipes. I found this one from Kalyn's Kitchen that I thought to be the perfect antidote to the heaviness of holiday mealtime. This lovely and colorful recipe can be a standalone entrée or a side dish. Just follow the link and you will find the step by step recipe along with appetizing pictures. Bon Appetit! Click HERE for entire recipe!
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Stressed-out rats consume more alcohol, revealing related brain chemistry
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Chicago wouldn't last long under zombie invasion, model finds
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Male sleep habits may increase risk of cancer
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Weight loss after obesity doesn't cut risk of certain types of cancer
Scientists defend glyphosate cancer link; surprised by industry assault
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NASA images show Utah's Great Salt Lake shrinking dramatically
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Multidrug-resistant bacteria from chickens pose risk to human health
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Graphic pictures on cigarette packs would significantly reduce smoking death rate
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Genes and age determine susceptibility to Lyme disease
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TIME TO DITCH THE MYTHS: November is National Diabetes Month
UNDERSTANDING DIABETES: Early Detection is Key to Maintaining Health 
Dr. Beerman founded the Alpharetta Wellness Clinic in 2009 in collaboration with Dr. Ben Johnson, MD, DO, NMD. After over 20 years of experience caring for patients with acute illness, it became her passion to help prevent disease. She also sees patients with acute and chronic illnesses, hormone imbalances, obesity, as well as emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and chemical dependence.

Pastora received the Doctor of Naturopathy degree from Trinity College of Natural Health, the Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Southern Indiana, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of the State of New York, and Registered Nurse Diploma from Jackson Memorial School of Nursing in Miami, Florida. She is Board Certified as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and as Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) by the Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation. She has over 20 years of nursing experience in the areas of Oncology, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Integrative Medicine.  LEARN MORE

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: Do you have it?
Coping with emotions is a must for a healthy lifestyle, combined with all the rest: healthy diet, physical activity, adequate sleep, fellowship and socialization and mental stimulation. Unfortunately, far too many attempt to dismiss and ignore the emotions of others along with their own. The sad result is multifold, from perfunctory existence to downright impairment; from the walking wounded to the psychiatrically hospitalized; from the irritable and lonely to the depressed catatonic.
 
I take issue with the idea that EI is actually a construct of intelligence; I don't think it is, nor should it be. Unfortunately the term emotional "intelligence" has muddied the waters of our thinking but I do understand the parallel to cognitive intelligence. What Dr. Daniel Goleman seemed to be saying in his book, Emotional Intelligence, is that there are levels and layers of emotional achievement just as there are with IQs. But emotions are quite different from intellect and arise from different areas of the brain, so let's separate them for the sake of the discussion.  READ MORE

VEGAN LEMON CAKE
Dr. Vasant Lad and his wife Usha, in their cookbook, entitled "Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing", describe sour foods: "when used in moderation, they are refreshing and delicious to the taste, stimulate appetite, improve digestion, energize the body, nourish the heart, enlighten the mind, and cause salivation." Click HERE for entire recipe!
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Does Big Ag really feed the world? New data says not so much.
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The 'well from hell' - my fight with BP to film Deepwater Horizon
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What's at stake for the climate in the 2016 election? Everything.
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Phthalates in fast food: A potential dietary source of exposure
Toxins linger in homes long after smokers quit
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Dr. Henry Childers is board certified in General Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery, with advanced certificates in both FSM and ozone therapy. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Ozone Therapy and is co-investigator on the Health and Human Services Institutional Review Board Ozone efficacy research study.
 
Dr. Childers has a special interest in alternative therapies for the treatment of Lyme Disease and is one of the only Lyme Literate medical doctors (LLMD) in the region.

Dr. Childers received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his surgery residency at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He was a senior clinical associate in surgery at Cornell University Medical College and served as chief resident in the Department of Surgery at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He has also practiced cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Division of Cadiothoracic Surgery. LEARN MORE
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BRIGHT FOLIAGE, AUTUMN HARVEST, AND COZY FIRES
Autumn has always been my very favorite time of the year. That first nip in the air, the smell of roasting chilies almost everywhere you go, the bountiful harvest of cool weather crops, the smell of burning pinion and cedar and the spectacular oranges, browns and golds of the fading cottonwood trees make one pause to take in all of its glory. Yes, the days are getting shorter, but fear not, our easily available vitamin D3, is just a reach away at your favorite store and it is your main hedge against a multitude of winter's ailments from depression  to the flu. If you're either curious or concerned about a health issue, ask you primary care provider to test your level. Primary care docs like to use the D2 form, but why take something that needs to be converted to the more bio available form when the preferred product is so handy. If your doc insists you get a vitamin D2 prescription, tell him or her that you won't need any refills because you plan to buy it over the counter and start taking it every day.
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CHICKEN FLORENTINE
INGREDIENTS:
Chicken fillets, 2 small packages
Fresh spinach leaves, one large container
2 medium green or yellow squash

Click HERE for entire recipe!

Submitted by Nutrasal and Dr. K.J. Gundermann
NAFLD is probably the most common liver disorder in the world with a prevalence rate ranging from 6% to 35% of the general population, and a median rate of 20%.  There is strong evidence that the occurrence of NAFLD is likely to correspond to regional trends in over nutrition, obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.  The disorder equally affects both sexes. Although, it is most common in overweight and obese persons and in patients with adult onset (type 2) diabetes, it can also be present in lean persons and in overweight children and adolescents.

NAFLD represents a spectrum of hepatic disorders characterized by macrovesicular fatty liver, with histology ranging from steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), to NAFLD-associated cirrhosis and to hepatic cancer. It is the risk of progression from fatty liver as a benign disorder to liver disease with inflammation, fibrogenesis and cell death that makes NAFLD a medical challenge, as an established therapy is not yet available.A decade of clinical trials did not reveal a single intervention that has convincingly improved all important outcomes for all NAFLD patients. Low-calorie diet and physical exercise are accepted as a basic universal approach, but considering the rate at which NAFLD is becoming a worldwide epidemic, new therapeutic concepts are needed. LEARN MORE
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Gene defect as a potential gateway for targeted prostate cancer therapy
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Dr. Dana Cohen is renowned by her peers and beloved by patients for her nuanced practice of Integrative Medicine. In practice for over 15 years, she trained under the late
Dr. Robert Atkins, author of the iconic Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, and Dr. Ronald L. Hoffman, a pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of the Hoffman Center in New York City. She earned her MD from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed a three-year internal medicine residency at Albany Medical Center.
 
Dr. Cohen was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998 and is an advisor to the Board of Directors of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), the leading voice of Integrative Medicine for more than 1,500 MD, DO, ND and master-level health care providers, where she is also program director with the Education Committee of their annual meetings. LEARN MORE
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A METAPHOR FOR LIFE
You've probably heard of a book entitled, "The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," a philosophical journey into the heart and mind of one exceptionally bright but plagued individual. I first read it back in the 80s after I got my first motorcycle. At the time, it was far too advanced for my wondering mind and I just couldn't make any sense out of it. I never made it to the end. Recently I reread it from beginning to end and I suppose I just needed more maturity to grasp its most important message: motorcycle maintenance is simply a metaphor for life; an endeavor to attend to, care about, and keep our own engines running smoothly. A worthy task that demands constant attention and effort produces the best results. Why did I reread it? Of course, I read it for the challenge, in that it is not the easiest book to absorb. READ MORE

HOMEMADE PEACH CRISP
Click HERE for recipe!

Submitted by ACAM Member Carlos Garcia
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INTEGRATIVE CAMPAIGN CHALLENGES FDA ON COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
John Weeks, Publisher/Editor | Integrator Blog News and Reports
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is engaged in a regulatory process that will restrict the ability of integrative doctors to FDAindividualize their natural medicine prescriptions via the services of compounding pharmacies. The Integrative Medicine Consortium, (IMC) - with the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) in a lead role - recently had success in saving access to one compounding agent. Yet the handwriting is on the wall. The AANP, working with the IMC and others, has announced a multi-year campaign to directly petition the FDA to maintain access to these agents. READ MORE 
SINCE AMERICANS LOVE MEETINGS
At 6:45 PM on a Thursday evening, when I was feeling quite tired from my week, I received a text from the clinical lead of our therapists at my job, asking me to see if there were any outstanding billing issues with any of my patients in June. She is not my direct supervisor and being more a friend, I didn't hesitate to fire back to her that she should use caution when making demands of her team after hours. "After all, the healthy ones need time and space." She is new in this position in this location although she has experience as a clinical director. And much to her credit, she has a high degree of likability and is good at making people laugh. READ MORE

HOMEMADE POTATO SALAD
There is nothing better than homemade potato salad . Be creative and add in your own favorite vegetables. The sky's the limit!  A word about Door County products; they are delicious! My Balsamic vinegar was a gift from my daughter and son in law, who grew up in Door County, Wisconsin. Bon Appetit!
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US Dept. of Monsanto (aka USDA)
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A NEW ORGAN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED!
Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP - Women's International Pharmacy
That's right. It has been there all along, but we are just now getting around to noticing it. This organ weighs about 3 pounds and by weight, it is the largest organ in the human body. The organ is a collection of microbes or single celled organisms that live on and in your body and it has been named the human microbiome. READ MORE
STUDY SHOWING DECLINE IN DOG FERTILITY MAY HAVE HUMAN IMPLICATIONS 
26-year study of canine sperm shows an overall decline in quality, and may also shed light on fertility changes seen in male humans. READ MORE 
GOT SLEEP? THE AMOUNT YOU GET COULD AFFECT YOUR MARITAL MINDSET 
A new study found that when husbands and wives get more sleep than on an average night, they are more satisfied with their marriages, at least the following day. READ MORE

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JULY IS NATIONAL CORD BLOOD AWARENESS MONTH 
One look at our blog and it's easy to see we like to talk about cord blood and its valuable stem cells. As a cord blood bank it makes sense, but we also see the transforming power cord blood stem cells can have on a life so we know the importance of generating awareness on the topic. That's why we're happy to thank the National Health Information Center (NHIC) for dedicating the whole month of July to cord blood awareness. Educating expectant parents and others about the value of cord blood stem cells may help keep this precious resource from being thrown away as medical waste. If you'd like to spread the word or find out more yourself, here's a quick primer: READ MORE
For over 15 years, Dr. Lalezar has been a leader in the practice of Functional and Holistic Medicine in Los Angeles, with emphasis on both conventional and alternative modalities. She is a family physician specializing in Functional Medicine and Anti-Aging.

Dr. Lalezar obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology with high honors from UCLA and attended medical school at Western university of Health Sciences, followed by a residency in Family Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin. She is also trained in Osteopathy, Spiritual Psychology, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki. READ MORE
DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES WITH LIFE INSURANCE
Adding to a patient's stress of the diagnosis and treatment, the costs of uncovered healthcare combined with a loss of income can quickly drain a family's resources. When available, a life insurance policy can provide the needed financial relief through a process known as a life settlement. The article below, written by Dr. Andrea Brockman and Dr. Vincent DiLorenzo of Lifetime Horizons, explains the basics of life settlements and when that option would be appropriate.

Life Settlements Defined
A life settlement is a financial transaction that enables qualified life insurance policy owners (individual, company, Trust, or charity) to receive a cash advance on their life insurance coverage by selling it to a state licensed financial institution - a bank, hedge fund, pension plan - known as a life settlement provider. It's a little known fact that, like stocks, bonds, art, or antiques, life insurance is a financial asset that can be bought and sold by the policyowner. Rather than cashing in a policy for its cash surrender value (CSV), it may be leveraged via a life settlement for its fair market value (paid by the investor) which typically yields 3-5 times more than the CSV offered by the insurance company. The purchaser handles all the recurring premium payments and becomes the new owner and beneficiary of the policy, receiving the death benefit upon passing of the insured. READ MORE
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HOW INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY CAN WORK TOGETHER FOR EVERYONE'S BENEFIT  
- submitted by Eric Zaremski, DDS
As healthcare practitioners, the main goal should be the patient's well-being. To a certain extent, practitioners also derive some pleasure and satisfaction if the patient become healthier as a result of their diagnoses and treatments. In an integrative model of delivering healthcare, all practitioners, whether focused on the oral or the systemic issues, should be driven to allow the patient to become healthier. READ MORE
HOMEMADE RATATOUILLE
With the Mediterranean Diet so well received today, not only in terms of positive research results for health but also for great taste, ratatouille is right up there on the menu. It's a wonderful side dish or it can be the foundation for other great dishes. Enjoy! VIEW RECIPE    
CHELATION REMAINS A HOPEFUL HEART THERAPY 
Maybe you know someone who has suffered a heart attack. You're concerned about their well-being, particularly if they're diabetic or suffered a large heart attack. You want to make sure that absolutely everything that can help this loved one stay healthy and alive is discussed with their doctors. Odds are very high, however, that there's one promising therapy the doctor won't tell them about: chelation therapy. READ MORE 
VIDEO: FIGHTING ZIKA IN THE US - THE BATTLE OVER GMO MOSQUITOES
How one island in the Florida Keys could change the way we fight mosquito-borne diseases. READ MORE
STUDY: MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD IN THEIR BLOOD
Children in Mississippi have higher levels of lead in their blood than they did six years ago, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics. READ MORE 
IS SUSHI 'HEALTHY'? WHAT ABOUT GRANOLA? WHERE AMERICANS AND NUTRITIONISTS DISAGREE 
We surveyed Americans and a panel of nutrition experts about which foods they thought were good or bad for you. READ MORE

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ANH ACTION ALERT: Are You Eating Meat Glue?
There's a good chance the premium cuts you're buying and eating at restaurants are actually cheap cuts stitched together with "meat glue." READ MORE   
ANH ACTION ALERT: Another Anti-Supplement Sneak Attack from Blumenthal?
We expect it to be slipped into a must-pass defense bill. READ MORE   
ANH ACTION ALERT: Ignoring Consumer Protests, FDA Throttles Medical Foods
Want your doctor to help you manage your diabetes with specially formulated foods? The FDA says no way.  READ MORE   
JUNE IS MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 
Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. READ MORE
NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH WEEK: June 13-19, 2016 
Take action to be healthy and safe and encourage men and boys in your life to make their health a priority. Learn about steps men can take each day to improve health. READ MORE
Dr. Nicolas Peters is a pediatrician in Scottsdale, Arizona and is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center. He received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and has been in practice between 6-10 years. He is one of 73 doctors at Banner Desert Medical Center who specialize in Pediatrics.

Dr. Peters is one of two board certified pediatric oncologists who specializes in Insulin Potentiated Therapy (IPT)
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FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT
It's peach season along with other fruits and it seemed the perfect time to bake a colorful fresh fruit tart. It really is so easy to make due to the simple ingredients, that I think it just may become my staple for a summer dessert. With the gluten free pie crust I use, it's a breeze to prepare using my dough hook. Most of the time is spent peeling and chopping the fruit which then marinates in its own juices along with some sugar, vanilla and spices. If you use a couple different fruits, it can bring out your creative side trying to decide just where to place what. Kiwis are so eye catching with their little seed pattern that they usually get a seat of honor on the tart where they are immediately noticed. The berries and peaches make a splash of color pleasing to the eye. 
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COPPER IS KEY TO BURNING FAT
For the first time copper's role in fat metabolism has been established by research, further burnishing the metal's reputation as an essential nutrient for human physiology. READ MORE
WAR AND PEACE IN THE HUMAN GUT: PROBING THE MICROBIOME  
The role of microbes in the gut has been the focus of recent research that explores how dietary choices promote cooperation or might fuel conflict between gut microbes and the humans they interact with, maintaining health or encouraging the onset of disease.
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PERSONALIZED MEDICINE LEADS TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER 
In a meta-analysis of hundreds of clinical trials involving thousands of patients, researchers report that therapeutic approaches using precision medicine, which emphasizes the use of individual genetics to refine cancer treatment, showed improved response and longer periods of disease remission, even in phase I trials. READ MORE

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MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Basking in the sunlight is a delight, but take care to avoid the consequences of not protecting skin from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. READ MORE
THE 9 TOUGHEST SUNSCREENS FOR MEN IN 2016
Shield the harmful UV rays this summer with these new, top-of-the-line sunscreens recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. READ MORE
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GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF
Are we ever finished getting to know ourselves? The answer to that question may vary depending on one's current circumstances and begs the next question which is, are we ever finished working on ourselves? The obvious answer is that if life is a process then we must keep ourselves open to being transformed into a better, more caring human. I remember one job interview I had when I was asked about the condition of my emotional and spiritual state. My response was, "I'm a work in progress, like everyone else." The interviewer had no response to that! READ MORE  
 
 
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The Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, considered by many to be the most far-reaching climate regulation ever set forth by the U.S. government, has barely registered in the minds of most American voters. READ MORE
MEN ALSO AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS   
Screening women for osteoporosis is now routine, however, when it comes to men, most are never screened and therefore suffer the consequences of the disease. In the U.S., nearly 1.5 million men over 65 have osteoporosis, and another 3.5 million men are at risk for developing the disease. READ MORE 
COME TO THINK OF IT OR NOT: STUDY SHOWS HOW MEMORIES CAN BE INTENTIONALLY FORGOTTEN
Context plays a big role in our memories, both good and bad. Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' on the car radio, for example, may remind you of your first love -- or your first speeding ticket. But a new brain scanning study shows that people can intentionally forget past experiences by changing how they think about the context of those memories.  READ MORE
MEAT CONSUMPTION RAISES MORTALITY RATES, ANALYSIS OF MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE FINDS
All-cause mortality is higher for those who eat meat, particularly red or processed meat, on a daily basis, a review of large-scale studies involving more than 1.5 million people has found.  READ MORE 
HEAVY BODY SHAPE ACROSS LIFESPAN ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHEST MORTALITY 
People who are lean for life have the lowest mortality, while those with a heavy body shape from childhood up to middle age have the highest mortality, reveal findings of a large study.  READ MORE 
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS ABOUT TO BEGIN REGULATING THE BOOMING E-CIGARETTE MARKET 
The effort is a response to long-standing concerns about what health experts call a "Wild West" atmosphere involving the multibillion-dollar e-cigarette industry.  READ MORE 
SAVING THE PLANET, ONE FILM AT A TIME 
Science staff review 12 earth friendly documentaries from the 24th annual Environmental Film Festival in DC.  READ MORE 

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NEW STUDY ADDS KEY PIECE TO AUTISM PUZZLE
The first study to use eye-tracker technology to monitor eye movement of children with autism spectrum disorder during an interactive conversation shows that children with the developmental disability fixate longer on a speaker's mouth rather than the eyes when the conversation turns emotional.  READ MORE
AUTISM DIAGNOSIS TAKING TOO LONG, EXPERTS SAY
Children with autism spectrum disorder are still being diagnosed later than they should be, meaning they are not getting access to specialist services early enough, warn medical experts in the UK. READ MORE
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THINK YOU HAVE IBS? FIND OUT FOR SURE BEFORE STARTING A TREATMENT PR Newswire READ MORE 
MANAGING IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: 9 POINTS EVERY IBS SUFFERER MUST READ
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FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES!
Since I was 9 years old I have tried to convince my Mother that horses are fantastic creatures! Her answer was telling as she would always respond "I don't know them" and therein laid the problem.  As a child I begged and begged for horseback riding lessons and one day my dream came true. I can see it all right now as it unfolded before my eyes and nose. The barn with stalls on both sides, rather dark inside, was where my first lesson took place. The smell of manure was a new one then but one I would not only become very familiar with over the years but come to cherish. I sat upon a huge horse which was probably not the best idea for my first lesson, but he/she didn't misbehave and I was patiently led back and forth along the barn corridor until time was up. What was it about these not so friendly animals that captured my attention to such a degree, that I could not stop reading horse stories and every time I drove in the car, I imagined I was riding the black stallion bareback, running alongside our car. READ MORE

ASPARAGUS & TWO CHEESE QUICHE 
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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WHERE'S THE NEXT FLINT WATER CRISIS? ANYWHERE.
Why some cities still aren't taking lead poisoning seriously.
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BUILDING A BETTER CONCUSSION TEST  
Researchers have developed an inexpensive, ultraportable balance board called BTrackS that provides fast, objective feedback on an athlete's balance disruption following a suspected concussion. Results from the team's first concussion detection study have revealed that it's about twice as effective as the most widely used balance test for concussion nationwide. San Diego State University  READ MORE 
WILL OBESITY REVERSE THE LIFE-SPAN GAINS MADE OVER DECADES OF HEALTH TRIUMPHS? 
New statistics on death rates in the United States appear to confirm a grim prediction - that obesity is reversing decades of steady expansion in Americans' life spans, according to a Harvard University researcher. Los Angeles Times  READ MORE
DOES YOUR KITCHEN NEED A DETOX? 
Here is an argument for getting serious about edging plastics out of the kitchen. Sydney Morning Herald  READ MORE 
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE IS STRONGER PREDICTOR OF HEART DISEASE THAN BMI
New study lends more evidence that it's better to be shaped like a pear as opposed to an apple -- with weight around the abdomen. ScienceDaily READ MORE 

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In February Flint, Michigan declared a "State of Emergency" in the wake of lead contaminated drinking water. Now we're hearing of lead poisoning in other areas across the United States, including Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As a result, we are once again faced with the age-old discussion regarding the health implications of lead accumulation. We know that protecting all people from lead exposure is extremely important to lifelong good health. Children, however, are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead because they absorb lead much more readily than adults. The current controversy over treatment revolves around three questions:
  1. Who should be considered at higher risk for harm and offered treatment?
  2. What treatments should be offered to individuals with elevated lead levels?
  3. At what blood lead level burden is it appropriate to start therapy?
Unfortunately, this type of water crisis is not uncommon. People worldwide continue to be exposed to potentially harmful levels of many toxic metals that can profoundly affect their health. They face potentially enduring, serious and complicated health issues.  Perhaps the major question, especially in children, is the level of lead in the blood to cause concern. READ MORE
Born and raised in Iran, Dr. Ali Meschi left his family and his homeland to come to the United States in 1977 to pursue an education in conventional medicine at Case Western Reserve University, Ohio. But his life took a challenging but auspicious turn when the political crisis made it impossible to transfer funds, and he had to abandon his plans to become a conventional medical doctor.
Dr. Meschi moved to California in 1978, where he met and married his wife, Min. Having given up his plans in medicine, he tried a variety of other vocations, none of which were very satisfying.
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PREPARING FOR YOUR GARDEN
Yes, the long dreary days of winter are quickly passing by and visions of spring flowers are in our heads. It is that important time for planning the spring garden. Every year I seem to feel like I am getting a bit of a late start on my garden plans. Before I know it, it's the middle of March and I have yet to start my seedlings indoors. So this year I am resolving to be more on top of this process that ultimately brings me so much joy for the summer months. Just stop and think for a moment about juicy red beefsteak tomatoes shining on the vine in the heat of a summer day. Picture a basket filled with your favorite veges, freshly harvested and ready to go into your summer dishes. Think about a beautiful flower garden that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. I hope your imagination is now running wild! Step one is going through seed catalogues to decide wh
at seeds to plant. Last year I told you about Annies and another one called Seeds.  
Lead exposure has terrifying effects on grown-ups, too.   
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USDA Says Okay To Ship U.S. Chickens to China for Cheap Processing Then Back Home For You To Eat
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The Age of Aspartame May Be Coming To An End As More Health Risks Are Confirmed
Does a 'Western diet' increase risk of Alzheimer's disease?
Female heart reacts more sensitively to stress
Flint is in the news, but lead poisoning is even worse in Cleveland. READ MORE

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LEAD IN DRINKING WATER POSES DANGER FOR CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN  READ MORE
POPULAR DIET MYTHS DEBUNKED
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BEEN HERE BEFORE: HOW THE BRAIN BUILDS PLACE MEMORIES
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'HOW MUCH DOES IT HURT?" - FOR PRESCHOOLERS, COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT CAN LIMIT ABILITY TO RATE PAIN
WELCOME TO THE LINK: FEBRUARY 2016!
Each month the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) provides information on hot topics, gives you the opportunity to Ask the Expert any questions you may have, and features articles written by ACAM members.This newsletter was created with YOU in mind - please provide us with any feedback you may have. What do you want more information on? What questions do you have? What products would you like to see featured specials on? Send them to marketing@acam.org today and we will have an expert ACAM member answer!
Flint, Michigan recently declared a "State of Emergency" in the wake of lead contaminated drinking water. As a result, we are once again faced with the age-old discussion regarding the health implications of lead accumulation. We know that protecting all people from lead exposure is extremely important to lifelong good health. Children, however, are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead because they absorb lead much more readily than adults. The current controversy over treatment revolves around three questions:
  1. Who should be considered at higher risk for harm and offered treatment?
  2. What treatments should be offered to individuals with elevated lead levels?
  3. At what blood lead level burden is it appropriate to start therapy?
Unfortunately, this tragedy goes far beyond Flint, Michigan. People worldwide continue to be exposed to potentially harmful levels of many toxic metals that can profoundly affect their health. They face potentially enduring, serious and complicated health issues.  Perhaps the major question, especially in children, is the level of lead in the blood to cause concern. READ MORE
Dr. Zishan Alam is a board certified family physician who practices medicine that involves a combination of the best of conventional medicine and a holistic approach to his patients of all ages. This patient centered approach integrates osteopathic principles which treat the mind, body, and spirit as a whole and have a substantial focus on preventative care. Dr. Alam's main interests are to restore health and wellness through bioidentical hormones, vitamins, minerals and diet with exercise. LEARN MORE 
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LOVE - A COMPLEX EMOTION
As we approach this Valentine's Day and think about romantic love, let us remember that love is one complex emotion. Love arises out of multiple structures and specific neurotransmitters for its origins. Love increases blood flow to the nucleus accumbens which in turn floods the caudate nucleus with dopamine, the reward neurotransmitter. The resulting feeling is one of need, urge, craving, want, and obsession, much like addiction to substances. In fact, in functional MRIs, love lights up the same areas of the brain that  cocaine does. Something as simple as receiving a text from someone you love affects the brain the same as cocaine. Researchers are now starting to state that love is showing up in the brain like addiction, not an emotion. Love can have highly positive effects however, increasing energy level, sharpening focus and cognitive performance as well as improving motor skills. What is it about love that makes us lose our perspective and sometimes even our rational balance? 
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KRISTINE REESE  
Dr. Kristine Reese believes strongly in the body's inherent ability to heal. She works alongside her patients, encouraging them to take an active role in their health. She combines her diverse background and experience with tools and wisdom from the East and West, providing truly holistic primary care. Her practice incorporates many effective therapies including clinical nutrition, hormone balance, chelation, IVs, homeopathy, botanical medicine, counseling, and empowerment work. LEARN MORE 
DON'T DEPEND ON SALT TO GET ENOUGH IODINE
Everywhere you turn in the media, in published guidelines from professional medical associations, from private health and governmental organizations, from your own physician and from family members, we are told to restrict the use of salt. These public and private warnings are given to mainly avoid elevated blood pressures and the risks of cardiovascular events and cerebrovascular accidents or strokes.

There is also a movement among naturalists to only use sea salt which contains little to no iodine. It comes in a variety of colors: pink, light gray and light blue and even black and is easy to find today in any health store. Kosher salt is also a pure form which also lacks iodine. With the public campaign to decrease animal fats in the diet and thereby reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, people are eating more vegetables which contain less iodine than animal sources. Iodine is also lost in sweat while exercising.  
    

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TO BOLSTER A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION ASK, DON'T TELL
''Will you exercise this year?' That simple question can be a game-changing technique for people who want to influence their own or others' behavior, according to a recent study spanning 40 years of research. READ MORE
SCIENTISTS DETECT INHERITED TRAITS TIED TO SLEEP, WAKE, AND ACTIVITY CYCLES
A dozen inherited traits related to sleep, wake, and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder have been identified by an international team of researchers. READ MORE
PERIODONTAL DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASE BREAST CANCER RISK IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Periodontal disease is a common condition that has been associated with heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Previous research has found links between periodontal disease and other cancers, so the researchers wanted to see if there was any relationship with breast cancer. READ MORE
STUDY: RISING LAKE TEMPERATURES MAY WORSEN ALGAE BLOOMS
Some of the world's biggest temperature drops are happening in lakes-suggesting that problems such as algae blooms and low-oxygen zones hazardous to fish will get worse, a new report says. READ MORE
PANIC ATTACKS AND ANXIETY LINKED TO LOW VITAMIN B6 AND IRON LEVELS  
A human scientific study from Japan has found significant correlation between panic / anxiety attacks, vitamin B6 and iron levels in the blood. READ MORE
TEFLON'S TOXIC LEGACY
For more than half a century DuPont hid information that a chemical it was using to make Teflon might be making people sick. READ MORE

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Dr. Battle was born in Marshall, Texas. After living throughout the Southeast, he returned to Texas to enter and graduate from Rice University. In 1965, he received his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Following a year of rotating internship with the United States Public Health Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, he served a residency of two years at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
For sixteen years, Dr. Battle performed surgery and delivered babies as most family physicians do. In 1984, he learned of preventive medicine through chelation therapy and good nutritional alternatives versus the frequent side effects of synthetic pharmaceuticals. Since then, he has focused attention on treating the cause of disease as opposed to merely treating symptoms. LEARN MORE 
CUTTING OUT THE SUGAR
When I was growing up, there was no better lunch than a grilled cheese sandwich coupled with a bowl of Campbell's Tomato Soup. Today, that meal continues to provide much comfort for me. Although, now the cheese is processed from cashew nuts and the soup is homemade. For the moment, back to tomatoes, as there was such a bumper crop this summer. I am busy preparing various tomato dishes. My recipe this month is so simple, I am almost embarrassed to offer it, but it's too delicious and nutritious to neglect: my homemade tomato soup, minus the sugar. 
  

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IS IT WORSE TO EXERCISE IN AIR POLLUTION OR NOT TO EXERCISE AT ALL?
If you live in a polluted city and check air quality ratings as a daily ritual, you likely recognize the conundrum. READ MORE
 
SHORT ANSWERS TO HARD QUESTIONS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
The issue can be overwhelming. The science is complicated. Predictions about the fate of the planet carry endless caveats and asterisks. READ MORE
 
EARTH'S FIRST ECOSYSTEMS WERE MORE COMPLEX THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT, STUDY FINDS
Computer simulations have allowed scientists to work out how a puzzling 555-million-year-old organism with no known modern relatives fed.  READ MORE
UNDERSTANING WHY GROUP SINGING HELPS DEMENTIA
Couples where one partner is suffering from dementia can benefit from taking part in group singing. That is the conclusion of research being presented today, Friday 4 December 2015, at the annual conference of the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical Psychology in London. READ MORE
ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERY OF HOW TO STAY YOUNG FOR LONGER WORKS IN WORMS
Living longer usually means a longer dotage, but wouldn't it be enticing to extend young adulthood instead? It's such an appealing prospect that scientists who are announcing success with roundworms are keen to be clear they are a long way from achieving it in humans. READ MORE
FOOD COMPANIES TO ADD SCAN CODES WITH MORE PRODUCT DETAILS
About 30 food companies on Wednesday announced plans to add scannable codes to their packaging that consumers could use to get information about ingredients, allergens and nutrition.  READ MORE

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BATTLING OBESITY IN THE CLASSROOM WITH EXERCISE
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Since the age of three, Constantine (Gus) Kotsanis knew he wanted to be a doctor. He loved the smell of ether at his uncle's surgical clinic in Athens. He was hooked on the mystique of medicine. Little did he know then that in November 2014 he would be kicking off his second thirty years of practice in Grapevine, TX.

He moved to the states as a teenager - eager to experience the American dream. His family settled in Chicago, where he attended Austin High School and went to Northern Illinois University. He then returned to Greece for medical school at the University of Athens. After finishing medical school he continued his specialty training in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Loyola University of Chicago which is when he met and married his wife and business partner Beverly. LEARN MORE 
MAKING THE SWITCH
If anyone would have ever told me that I would become a vegan, I would have laughed until my sides ached. You see, I am just one of those people who need mainly protein to feel well. Back in my running and competing days when a banana and a bagel were the breakfast prescription before a race, I just couldn't go along with the recommendations. In my training runs I became aware that if I did not eat protein, meaning an egg or high protein shake, I would become uncomfortably shaky to the point that I felt weak. 
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NIH AWARDS FUNDS FOR PLANNING A SECOND CHELATION STUDY
Dr. Gervasio Lamas, chairman of medicine and Chief of the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida was also the study chairman in the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT).

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $800,000 to Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida and the Duke Clinical Research Institute to initiate a planning year for the second Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT2). Chelation is a process by which a medication, such as edetate disodium, can "grab" toxic metals like lead or cadmium within the body - which are present in most individuals - and allow their removal in the urine. 
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NEW HOUSE BILL SELLS OUT OUR CHILDREN
Please put a stop to Big Food's latest attempt to muscle in on kids's school lunch trays. Action Alert! READ MORE
 
UPDATE ON REFORMING CALIFORNIA'S FLAWED PROP 65 CONSUMER LAW
There's been some progress-but it doesn't go nearly far enough. And a new proposal could actually make things worse. State-based Action Alert! READ MORE
 
WHOLE GRAINS ARE BETTER FOR YOU THAN PROCESSED GRAINS - RIGHT?
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For the last 30+ years, Dr. Russell Jaffe has been rethinking healthcare.  As a physician and scientist who aspired to be comprehensive, objective, empiric, and experiential, Dr. Jaffe started his career searching for deeper understanding, wisdom, evidence, and insight into mechanisms of health.
Through intense curiosity and learned skepticism, Dr. Jaffe sought to debunk the best-known advocates of a variety of health promotion and healing systems. What started as a journey to disprove holistic forms of care became a rich educational experience that transformed Dr. Jaffe into a student and then researcher in such areas a Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, active meditation, systems biology, and manipulative arts. LEARN MORE 
TYPE 2 DIABETES: A Toxic Epidemic
Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc
- reprinted with permission from Natural Practitioner
The epidemic of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is striking Western nations and the United States in particular, has elicited somewhat of a muted reaction. "Diabesity" may affect as many as 100 million Americans and nearly a billion people around the world, but compare the public health response to previous epidemics-polio for example. It doesn't come close. Perhaps this is because it's a silent, insidious epidemic, developing over years with debilitating symptoms that seriously impact a person's quality of life. READ MORE
EVERYTHING TOMATO!
Carol L Hunter, PhD, PMHCNS, CNP
Is there anything more luscious tasting than a ripe, red tomato? August is the month when tomato plants mature and are laden with the weight of their fruit. That's right, tomatoes come from flowers and contain seeds, the scientific definition of a fruit. This growing season, like every other, brings some learning along with the delicious produce. And I just have not quite mastered the successful growing of tomatoes, yet. The plants have grown well and are robust , all except for one that has been savaged by the mighty tomato worm. The worm(s), that I have not yet managed to find, are working their way down from the top and when I use the word "decimation" I am talking green stalks with no leaves. READ MORE
  
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Tougher testing sought to detect asbestos in talc
We use talc in many up close and personal ways: to powder babies' bottoms, as an ingredient in cosmetics, a filler in capsules and pills-even as a food additive. In a world of ominous, unpronounceable chemicals, could anything be less scary than talc? READ MORE
Chemical levels in children's blood tests higher than unexposed peers
The aggregate pediatric test results from children exposed to contaminated Portsmouth water are higher than those from a Texas study, State Epidemiologist Benjamin Chan said in a teleconference Wednesday night. Portsmouth Herald, New Hampshire. READ MORE
Bioidentical Hormones Threatened
Will the FDA allow massive drug companies to eliminate your access to compounded bioidentical hormones? Action Alerts! READ MORE
 
Are Your Casual Clothes Toxic?
What to look out for, and how to protect yourself. Action Alert! READ MORE
 
Crony Dentistry Once Again Puts Children at Risk
Medical device companies appear to be trying to buy dentists, exposing children to high levels of unnecessary radiation. READ MORE

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Even before conception, parents' exposure to common chemicals can affect baby. READ NOW
A closer look at obesogens. READ MORE
Surprising news about teens, marijuana, and health issues - it's all good.  READ NOW
Strawberries are in big trouble - scientists race to find solution. READ NOW
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LAVENDER - FESTIVALS & FOOD

Every year in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque there is a lavender festival, now also featuring garlic. As it states on the to

wn's website, lavender is not only a plant with many uses but it also signifies a certain lifestyle that promotes the tranquility and sustainability of a rural, agricultural community. The setting of the festival is in the "green belt," close to the Rio Grande River and the smell of newly cut alfalfa fields is in the air. The most amazing thing about the celebration, now sponsored by the Growers' Market, is the number of wares made with lavender, everything from edibles and freshly cut bouquets to essential oils. Vendors tout their unique wares: lavender plants, natural beauty products, teas, candles, lavender themed quilts and pottery, even lavender dresses! There are many different cooking demos with lavender and garlic including a lavender rub and spice mix, fruit/lavender smoothies, cookies and pound cake, jams and jellies and even lavender chocolate and lavender ice cream. It's a great outing for the whole family.

  
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A second-generation family doctor, Dr. Petteruti started off pursuing his goal of being a holistic provider of medicine, starting his medical training in Osteopathic Medicine.  After graduating with honors, he became attracted to weight loss medicine, which began a career-long interest in areas not commonly pursued by most doctors.  It's that curiosity that drove him to become board certified in Bariatric Medicine to complement his board certification in Family Medicine.  It is this unique training combined with his own native intellect that has given Dr. Petteruti the ability to help his patients with problems that most physicians do not fully understand.  LEARN MORE 
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The Amazing Liver Cleanse - a Powerful Tool to Improve Your Health - Frank McGehee, MD
Most people believe that gallstones can be found only in the gall bladder. This is a false assumption. Most gallstones are actually formed in the liver and only a few in the gall bladder. This statement can easily be verified by anyone who gives himself a liver cleanse, regardless of whether he is a layperson, a medical doctor, a scientist, and someone who no longer has a gall bladder and is believed to be free gallstones altogether. READ MORE
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Embryonic Organotherapy Supplementation now available at Volpe office - Judith Volpe
Available for the past 70 years in Europe, ovine, bovine, and porcine embryonic cell therapy is now available in the US in the form of sterile embryonic cellular supplements, making it possible, and affordable, to receive the incredible benefits of embryonic organ products without traveling to expensive European clinics. READ MORE
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A Harvard University and University of Michigan graduate, Dr. Jonathan V. Wright is a forerunner in research and application of natural treatments for healthy aging and illness.  Since 1976 he and his associates have accumulated over 60,000 research papers about diet, vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and other natural substances and energies from which he has developed many natural, non-drug treatments for health problems.  Since 1983, Dr. Wright has regularly taught seminars about these methods to thousands of physicians in the United States and overseas.  In Washington State, Tahoma Clinic was founded in 1973 where he continues to practice medicine while serving as Medical Director for Tahoma's three health clinics, a supplement store/dispensary, and Meridian Valley Laboratory. LEARN MORE 
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TIME TO RECLAIM OUR BILLION DOLLAR CROP

I stumbled across an article in Environmental Health News on hemp by Katarina Maloney and decided to devote this month's article to the neglected cousin of a notorious newshound, marijuana. The story of hemp is an amazing one, fraught with misconceptions on the part of the general public and baseless laws on the part of the government. How a world leader could distort and frame a poor plant to the degree that is has is, well, quite frankly astounding. READ MORE  

 

 

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To celebrate the sweetness of hemp seeds, try sprinkling seeds on top of raspberry sorbet with blueberries and a sprig of mint. A lovely summer dessert! I also like to top off my breakfast of organic, certified non GMO shredded wheat biscuits by Kashi with some coconut/almond milk, a mix of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries and a generous sprinkle of hemp seeds.

The garden is growing well and today is irrigation day when in turn, we receive our fair share of this state's precious water reserve. I was greeted by a small trespasser with a large white stripe down his back but thankfully, he didn't think I was scary. Now he is hunkered down under a cottonwood tree waiting for the water to subside so he can be on his merry way. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to see such creatures wonder through my pasture, but I'm sure not everyone would share my sentiment! Bon Appetit! 
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BIG FOOD INFILTRATES ANOTHER NUTRITION GROUP

A new report details how Big Food appears to have captured yet another key nutrition group, the American Society of Nutrition. 

You may remember the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' (AND) ill-fated partnership with Kraft Foods. Kraft was permitted to place the AND's "Kids Eat Right" logo on their Kraft Singles synthetic "cheese product." After the story broke, AND backpedaled. READ MORE
A chemical used in sodas and some laxatives for years assumed safe by federal health officials might make people more prone to obesity. Environmental Health News 
WHAT CHEMICALS ARE HIDING IN YOUR MATTRESS?
You spend one-third of your life on your mattress. But federal law doesn't require manufacturers to list what chemicals may be in it, like boric acid, antimony and polyurethane foam. Chicago WLS TV, Illinois
COMBINATION OF 'SAFE' CHEMICALS MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, STUDY SUGGESTS
Lots of chemicals are considered safe in low doses. But what happens when you ingest a little bit of a lot of different chemicals over time? Los Angeles Times
 PHASE-IN LEAD BAN STARTS FOR HUNTING
A lead-free movement that started with saving endangered condors in California by banning the use of lead ammunition where the big prehistoric-looking birds flew now will impact hunters throughout the state and cause more erosion to the state's number of hunters.
San Diego Union - Tribune, California

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