"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.
Dear Dr. Gardner, Thank you so much…! I was going to tell you how it worked. I wanted to especially thank you for not giving up on me. Thank you very much! Lynne
Wall Street Journal
As we age, our brains normally shrink, especially affecting regions associated with learning. The brain also is slightly slower in its response to ignoring irrelevant data—by 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds) or more. This creates greater distractability, which also affects learning and memory. University of Michigan psychologist agrees that things get harder, but [...]
Tags: B vitamins, brain function, cognitive function, distractability, essential fatty acids, exercise, nutrients, sauna, senior moments, stretching, toxins, walking
Wall Street Journal
November 4, 2008
And You Thought the Debate Over Fluoridation Was Settled
Herein lies another article in favor of fluoridation of water. In addition to the author’s personal experience with non-fluoridated water (14 cavities before 18th birthday) and her children’s experience with fluoridated water (daughters with no cavities), this author cites esteemed organizations like
Tags: cardiac disease, depression, enzymes, fluoride, teeth, toothpaste, toxins, water
I recently returned from an ACAM (American College for Advancement in Medicine) meeting that was held in Las Vegas. This group of medical professionals meets twice a year as a group and shares the latest information in healthy alternatives to drugs and surgery. I’d like to share some of the highlights with you:
Highlights of [...]
Tags: cortisol, diabetes, diet, drugs, meditation, obesity, Serenity Prayer, stress, toxins
Wall Street Journal, September 17, 2008
Virulent Foe Defies Hospitals’ War on ‘Superbugs’
Another complication of antibiotic use.
Clostridium difficile is an intestinal organism that causes tremendous gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, perforated bowels and death. When I went to medical school, it was uncommon and easy to treat. Today it has morphed into a more virulent form, does [...]
Tags: antibiotics, astragalus, hospital, oil of oregano, superbugs, supplements, toxins, vitamin C, yogurt
Wall Street Journal, September 17, 2008
Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in plastic food and drink containers, has been found in higher concentrations in people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. These higher levels are associated with elevation of liver enzymes (increased death of liver cells because of increased liver stress). The director of FDA’s Office of Food Additive [...]
Tags: baby bottles, bisphenol-A, food safety, plastic, toxins
Apologies to all of you who clicked in earlier and did not get the information I promised! I was unaware my article was published today until this evening. In a very brief nutshell, here are the rest of the Habits of Highly Healthy Humans. I’ll be going into much more detail in [...]
Tags: breathing, diet, exercise, food, relaxation, sleeping, stress, toxins
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: