"Comparison of Alternative Medicine and Conventional Medicine" and daily health secrets.
Stan M. Gardner, MD, was trained in traditional Western medicine. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Utah State University, attended medical school in the Philippines (where he learned firsthand about alternative methods of healing), did a residency in Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and practiced conventional medicine for 15 years. He has practiced alternative and energy medicine for over 10 years.
Love your articles, I am interested in learning more. Thank you, Catherine
Unlocking the Secrets of Lupus
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Lupus (SLE) was described in the 1800s, and doctors still don’t know how to treat it. In these patients, the body makes antibodies that attack itself, manifesting as joint problems, kidney problems, rashes, fevers—many organs may be affected. There have been no new drugs in 50 years for this disease—and steroids [...]
Yesterday’s post covered some of the benefits of Omega-3’s and Omega-6’s; with some explanation of how fish oil benefits us. Interestingly, I read this article in the Wall Street Journal this morning, and have some comments about it:
Wall Street Journal
February 2, 2010
A Study Finds Mental Benefit of Fish Oil
Eighty-one young people, ages 13 to 25, [...]
Tags: fish oil, schizophrenia
What have you heard about fish oil causing hallucinations?
Fish oil is the oil that comes from fish, which contain the derivative products EPA and DHA from the omega-3 essential fatty acids. Research has shown benefits with fish oil in inflammatory conditions (vascular disease, allergic itchy rashes, arthritis) and neurologic conditions (schizophrenia, autism, depression). Fish oil [...]
Tags: fish oil, omega-3 oil, omega-6 oil
I have a friend who has a boy with ADHD and is taking some very expensive meds. Do you have any suggestions? I would like to pass them on to him.
All neurologic conditions need to have high levels of the vitamins and oils that are needed for optimal functioning of the nerves. These include [...]
Tags: ADHD, hyperactivity, mercury
I am 72, and have developed Osteomalacia (an adult form of Rickets) from a vitamin D deficiency, which has been treated and is now better. I also have the beginning of Osteoporosis and am struggling to learn how to treat myself. How do I find out just how much of all the minerals I need [...]
Tags: calcium, magnesium, osteoporosis, soda pop, strontium, vitamin D
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing: