“If it weren’t for the brief respite we give the world with our foolishness, the world would see mass suicide in numbers that compare favorably with the death rate of lemmings.” — Groucho Marx “‘Having the new tools in medicine to look at some of these stress hormones, we said [to Dr. Fry], ‘Fly down, [...]

by Vic Shayne, PhD We’re often asked why alfalfa is in NutriPlex’s GreenNutrients, WholeFood Complex and SuperGreens PhytoFood? Alfalfa has been described by many natural health care pioneers as a nutrient-rich food, high in chlorophyll, vitamins and micronutrients. Alfalfa (scientifically called Medicago) has been around for centuries, and is an often overlooked wonder food, helpful [...]

Mercury in Sushi: Something to Worry About? You bet it is! Fish is supposed to be good for us, right? What if it contains mercury, one of the deadliest heavy metals? A New York Times article reported, “Recent laboratory tests found so much mercury in tuna sushi from 20 Manhattan stores and restaurants that at [...]

By Maureen Williams, NDHealthnotes Newswire (July 5, 2007)—Some people call fish “brain food,” but scientists have found that it’s good for much more than that. New research suggests that eating fish might protect the eyes. Studies have shown that fish oil may well be the closest thing to a cure-all the world of nutrition has [...]

Diet Coke Plus With AspartameEditor’s Note: The link between aspartame, an artificial ingredient, and poisoning is well established. Aspartame has been blamed for cancer, headaches and other health problems, but government agencies refuse to take it off the market. Why? ————- FDA says unmoved by aspartame/ cancer report By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor [...]

Add Fish Oil to Your Workout By Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS Healthnotes Newswire (June 14, 2007)—Fish oil supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular health. Could combining the two work better than either one alone?

QUESTION: I have numbness in my fingers daily, especially in the morning. I am working on improving my dietary intake, but I also have a weight problem. My family has a history of diabetes,heart problems, and lymphatic problems, and occasional mood swings/depression.

ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder By Vic Shayne, PhD Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is one of the most notable “new” diagnoses of the last 20 years. But since it’s “new,” shouldn’t we be asking how a “disease” could crop up almost overnight? Maybe there’s a good reason; one that has to do with current eating [...]

Q: I am doing some nutritional research for a friend who is in his 40′s and has multiple sclerosis (25 years) and who knows that he has a wheat allergy. His family is on a very limited budget. I am not a nutritionist, but I am helping them to develop a healthier diet and hopefully, [...]