Topic: Health & Healing

According to a new study, two compounds linked to soy-based foods can cause irreversible changes in the structure of the brain, resulting in early-onset puberty and symptoms of advanced menopause.

Two hormone-like compounds linked to the consumption of soy-based foods can cause irreversible changes in the structure of the brain, resulting in early-onset puberty and symptoms of advanced menopause in research animals, according to a new study by researchers at North Carolina State University. The study is a breakthrough in determining how these compounds can cause reproductive health problems, as well as in providing a key building block for how to treat these problems.

Potentially preventable medical errors that occur during or after surgery may cost employers nearly $1.5 billion a year, according to new estimates.

In a study published in the July 28 issue of the journal Health Services Research, AHRQ’s William E. Encinosa, Ph.D., and Fred J. Hellinger, P.D., found that insurers paid an additional $28,218 (52 percent more) and an additional $19,480 (48 percent more) for surgery patients who experienced acute respiratory failure or post-operative infections, respectively, compared with patients who did not experience either error.

An estimated 2 million children in developing countries die each year from diarrhea, but simple zinc treatment could reduce the risk of such deaths. Researchers reached this conclusion in a new review of studies involving more than 6,000 children of all ages.

An estimated 2 million children in developing countries die each year from diarrhea, but simple zinc treatment could reduce the risk of such deaths.

Researchers reached this conclusion in a new review of studies involving more than 6,000 children of all ages.

New research published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that marinating meats may decrease the cancer-forming compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCA), which are produced during grilling, by over 70 percent.

Outdoor cooking season is at its peak, and now there are even more reasons to marinate meats before grilling. New research published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that marinating meats may decrease the cancer-forming compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCA), which are produced during grilling, by over 70 percent.

What if we all lived our lives as if anything was possible? As if everything was possible? This is the one of the key messages in Linda Thompson's recently published novel, "I Am My Own Dragon."

We all have a dragon that burns deep inside, because we all have the power to make anything we want to happen, happen.

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In ancient times, frankincense and myrrh were common healing properties for a variety of ailments. Now, many are rediscovering this age old remedy. Frankincense and myrrh oils are available from The Unicorn Shoppe, the online store for AlternativeApproaches.com.

Frankincense, myrrh and gold were the gifts brought to Christ at his birth by the three wise kings; though gold remains a top traded commodity, the biblical reference is all most people know about frankincense and myrrh. According to Ancient Essence, an online retailer of frankincense and myrrh essential oils, if people knew the true value of these resins, no one would want to be without them. A recent testimonial from an Ancient Essence customer states one of the company's products heals pre-cancerous skin lesions that the customer finds on his body.

According to a recent survey by Jackson & Coker, a significant number of healthcare providers are using some form of complementary and alternative medicine to enhance their own health and well-being, or they have introduced certain facets of alternative medicine into their patient care.

As more consumers become aware of medical alternatives to health and healing, physicians and other health professionals face the challenge of deciding what procedures, modalities, and therapies might be incorporated into their practice or recommended for patients to consider through alternative health practitioners. According to a recent survey by Jackson & Coker, a significant number of healthcare providers are using some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to enhance their own health and well-being, or they have introduced certain facets of alternative medicine into their patient care.

"The Raw Food Diet Myth" by Ruthann Russo is an exploration of the philosophy behind the raw and living foods movement.

The purpose of the book The Raw Food Diet Myth is to introduce interested readers to the philosophy of raw and living foods by pulling together all of the components, including diet, into one place. The book provides readers with information to make a conscious decision about whether they will want toincorporate any of the raw and living food philosophy into their own philosophy of living.

For those disappointed with the results of lengthy, expensive, traditional therapies, quantum psychology offers a different path.

It seems like everyone these days in is some sort of therapy, whether it is for stress associated with a troubled economy, family problems, or traumatic experiences such as child abuse and "battle fatigue." Now a new book offers a different solution to the problems we all must deal with in our lives.

In response to the increasing numbers of consumers seeking alternative health care solutions, The Healing Canopy officially launches its new online natural health magazine.

Alternative health care practitioners are reporting a significant increase in new patients as a growing number of people are beginning to explore more natural methods of healing. Many people are waking up to the fact that their family doctor may not have all of the answers and they are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the unsettling side effects of prescription medication and the aftermath of sometimes unnecessary surgical procedures.