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by Dr. Barry D. Elson

How to Relax

We are each endowed with a finely tuned nervous system which helps our bodies react to different situations.

 

If we go into a dark room, our pupils will dilate (open up) so that we can see better.

 

If we exercise, our hearts beat faster to pump more blood to our muscles, which are demanding more oxygen.

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by Dr. Jonathan V. Wright

Sun Protection Nutrition

A recent article by Dr. Niva Shapira in the journal Nutrition Reviews lays out the evidence for a Nutritional approach to sun protection in 7 1/2 pages (with an impressive 149 references).

 

It points directly to the major culprit behind the large majority of skin cancers: poor diet!

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How Diet Affects Cancer

Today we are honored to feature the first in a series of articles by Keith I. Block, MD an internationally recognized expert in integrative oncology.   Dr. Block is currently Director of Integrative Medical Education at the University of Illinois and is the author of Life Over Cancer: The Block Center Program for Integrative Cancer Treatment.

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Vitamin B 12 and the Brain

Older people with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood may be more likely to lose brain cells and develop problems with their thinking skills, according to a new study.

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Uncover Food Label Propaganda

Today we are excited to feature an article from a leading figure in integrated medicine, Bradly Jacobs MD, MPH. Enjoy his fascinating article which reveals what to look for on food labels, then see his bio below to learn more about Dr. Jacobs.

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by Dr. David Perlmutter How Antioxidants Fight Aging

 

Turn on the television, open a magazine or listen to the radio and in short order you will no doubt be exposed to an advertisement extolling the virtues of some newly discovered exotic fruit juice that has the highest antioxidant content on the face of the earth. You may wonder — why all the hype? What is the benefit of an antioxidant?

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