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“There is no scientific evidence that homeopathy works”

2015-11-14T13:22:27+02:00

This is probably the most frequently quoted, completely inaccurate statement about homeopathy. Homeopathy research is a relatively new field, so it’s true to say that there are not a huge number of studies, but some evidence is very different from no evidence. By the end of 2013, 188 randomised controlled trials of homeopathy on 100 [...]

“There is no scientific evidence that homeopathy works”2015-11-14T13:22:27+02:00

How to Take a Holistic Approach to Mental Health

2015-10-15T18:40:30+02:00

It is shocking really. In the past 10 years the use of antidepressant drugs has skyrocketed. Some researchers say that one in 10 American people are on an antidepressant. There's a lot of finger pointing to identify why this is happening, from our busy modern lives to television ads that promote the use of antidepressants [...]

How to Take a Holistic Approach to Mental Health2015-10-15T18:40:30+02:00

Fasting for three days can regenerate entire immune system, study finds

2015-09-25T14:10:22+02:00

The Telegraph recently reported that scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered that fasting “for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly, scientists have found in a breakthrough described as ‘remarkable.'” New research suggests that fasting kick-starts stem cells into producing new white blood [...]

Fasting for three days can regenerate entire immune system, study finds2015-09-25T14:10:22+02:00

Heliotherapy: Benefits of the Sun Far and Beyond Vitamin D

2015-09-25T14:05:20+02:00

Most are well aware that sunlight exposure is a means to increasing vitamin D levels, yet at the same time we are told to avoid sun exposure especially at midday as it has been implicated in skin cancer, skin damage and premature aging. The truth is that sensible, non-burning sun exposure preferably at midday with [...]

Heliotherapy: Benefits of the Sun Far and Beyond Vitamin D2015-09-25T14:05:20+02:00

KNOW YOUR PLASTICS

2015-06-30T23:00:17+02:00

Plastics are everywhere – in food containers and toys, in cosmetics packaging and household utensils. While some plastics are eco-friendly and may be safe for kids, others contain harmful chemicals or cause dangerous pollution during manufacturing. It’s just about impossible to avoid plastics altogether, but you can look for plastics that are safest for your [...]

KNOW YOUR PLASTICS2015-06-30T23:00:17+02:00

Adverse Reactions to Ketogenic Diets: Caution Advised

2015-05-08T16:23:37+02:00

As the ketogenic diet gains popularity, it’s important to have a balanced discussion regarding the merits of this diet. Let me emphasize right out of the gate that this is not a diet without merits (excuse the double negative); in fact, it has significant therapeutic potential for some clinical pathologies. However, it is also a [...]

Adverse Reactions to Ketogenic Diets: Caution Advised2015-05-08T16:23:37+02:00

How to Free Yourself from Food Cravings with Intermittent Fasting

2015-05-08T16:04:30+02:00

Fasting for weight loss might sound as silly as drinking water for thirst, but it’s not exactly the same thing. Let’s look at a special kind of fasting, called intermittent fasting (or IF), that can be a powerful tool on your fitness journey. Quite simply, intermittent fasting means not eating for a set period of [...]

How to Free Yourself from Food Cravings with Intermittent Fasting2015-05-08T16:04:30+02:00
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