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TIAs, Strokes, and Brain Health

December 15th, 2010 · 12:19 PM

I had a TIA stroke end of Sept & still have numbness, tingling & COLD on that side. Is there anything herbal wise etc that will help? I understand that these side effects usually resolve completely.
A TIA is a transient ischemic attack, meaning any symptoms are short-lived and totally resolve in a short period [...]

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation; What We Can Do About It

November 10th, 2009 · 9:04 AM

What healthy alternatives do I have for dealing with atrial fibrillation? It seems that more people get this disease as they get older. Is there a reason for this like changes in the body as we get older? Also, do you have any suggestions in treating this condition?
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormality in the electrical [...]

What’s Really in Your Supplements?

September 14th, 2009 · 12:04 PM

Regulators and Physicians Raise Alarms About Dangerous Ingredients in Many Herbal Remedies
The Wall Street Journal, Tuesday, September, 8, 2009
Extreme cases of supplement contamination are emphasized—Dan Gerkey tried a supplement that advertised that it would build strength. The supplement included steroids, which caused Dan to experience

Alternative Therapies in Neurologic Disease

July 5th, 2008 · 8:41 AM

The brain is composed of one hundred billion neurons. These neurons are supported by approximately one trillion supporting cells called glial cells. The brain comprises approximately 2% of total body weight, while burning approximately 20-30% of all the calories used by the body. The brain is a soft structure, like custard, protected by a hard [...]