Herbal Congestion Relief
Congestion alone can be the bane of a cold, allergies or the flu. When congestion is just one of other multiple symptoms it can make an illness almost unbearable. Most congestion is a result of some...
View ArticleImmune Therapy- Is it Right for You?
Immune Therapy – what is it? Allergy Alternative to Prescription Drugs Build Up Allergen Tolerance Allergen immunotherapy rehabilitates the immune system. This involves administering increasing...
View ArticleJanuary / Feburary 2013 Newsletter
New Weight Loss Drug Shows Promise In Early Study An experimental drug was recently tested and, despite the headlines of this article, does not appear to be very promising. The drug is called...
View ArticleKidney Care- for Healthy Maintenance
Kidneys play an important part in your overall wellness. What can harm the kidneys? Take care of your Kidneys with healthy diet and nutrients. The kidneys are powerful chemical factories that perform...
View ArticleDuke & the Doctor Newsletter March / April 2013
Five Steps To Stop Allergies The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease reported that 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Recently they reported that most people are...
View ArticleHindering Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a disease most often caused by viruses. Generally hepatitis can cause inflammation of the liver which can prevent it from functioning properly. Scarring can result and cirrhosis may...
View ArticleNatural Remedies for Osteoporosis
Bone thinning occurs as part of the natural process of aging. If the thinning continues to the point that your bones become fragile and in danger of breaking, you have osteoporosis. However,...
View ArticleSymptoms of a Mid-Life Crisis
In the past, a midlife crisis may have conjured up associations with rash decisions like abandoning a spouse or quitting a long time job. Today this normal phase of life has been redubbed a midlife...
View ArticleSkin Care Tips for Exercising in the Sun
No matter what season you choose to exercise outside during, you may be faced with dealing with harmful UV rays from the sun. Even though it may not be excruciatingly hot outside, the suns rays are...
View ArticleHealthy Snacks to Lower Risk of Heart Disease
There are a number of heart healthy snacks to choose from such as raisins, avocados, soy products, and walnuts topping the list. Choosing foods loaded with omega-3 fatty acids are good for heart...
View ArticleTop Benefits of Vitamin D
There are two key specific forms of vitamin D important to humans, ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D2 is created by plants while vitamin D3 is synthesized by the...
View ArticleNatural Remedies for Thyroid Health
Almost every cell in the body contains thyroid hormone receptors. When the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough hormones, or produces too many, then health problems can result. Health care...
View ArticleCountering Cataracts
Cataracts are clouding of the lens of the eye, a condition that can cause vision loss over time. Symptoms of a cataract include blurry vision, double vision, glare and not being able to see well at...
View ArticleTop 5 Health Food Trends
Currently, there are a number of popular health trends. From organic foods, the Mediterranean diet, CrossFit, to gluten-free foods and natural herbs and supplements there’s quite a selection. With...
View ArticleThe Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet is more than a diet. It is a lifelong living style. The Mediterranean Diet is an ideal way to live many years with a high quality of life. It is also a great way to keep your...
View ArticleWhat Are Probiotics
There are about 400 kinds of probiotics in the digestive tract. Probiotics are naturally occurring “gut” bacteria that help keep the organisms within the intestines working in harmony. For centuries...
View ArticleTop 10 Signs That You May Have a Thyroid Problem
The thyroid is a small gland found in the neck that affects food and energy metabolism. According to the Cleveland Clinic, more than 20 million Americans have a thyroid disease, and it affects more...
View ArticleDuke & The Doctor Newsletter May / June 2013
Supplements Prevent Cancer Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of supplements in Cancer treatment. Two recent studies focused on the benefits of supplements in Cancer prevention. The first...
View ArticleDuke & The Doctor Newsletter July / August 2013
Complications From Heartburn On The Rise Chronic heartburn leads to acid eroding the esophagus. This leads to esophageal cancer. The incidence of esophageal cancer has risen six fold. Esophageal...
View ArticleTips for Digestive Health
From gas, IBS, and bloating to diverticulitis and constipation there are a number of maladies the digestive system can suffer from. However, there are also a number of things that can be done to help...
View ArticleDuke and the Doctor Newsletter September / October 2013
From Duke’s Desk A good multiple vitamins should be the foundation of your supplement program assuring that you get the nutrients your body needs to achieve and maintain optimal health. Often times a...
View ArticlePrescription Drug Addiction
Prescription drug addiction is a growing problem that many people don’t take as seriously as they should. Since the medications were originally prescribed by a doctor, they feel that prescription drug...
View Article10 Facts Doctors Forget to Tell Patients About Thyroid Disease
A normal thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. It participates in these processes by...
View ArticleWhat Causes Elevated Creatine?
Most people who have investigated supplements and athletic performance have heard of creatine. Creatine is often used by athletes to help improve muscle recovery and strength building, leading to more...
View ArticleNatural Remedies for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (having too low levels of thyroid hormones) in the United States. The condition was named after Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, who first...
View ArticleThe Best and Worst Foods for Digestion
Some people seem to be able to eat just about anything they choose without consequence. As for others, upsetting the stomach by making poor food choices can cause problems with digestion. How food...
View ArticleThe Holiday Food Naughty List
Tis the season to be jolly, (and pack on pounds indulging in rich, fattening fare). Here are some holiday diet hazards you may want to avoid, along with healthier options that only taste indulgent! If...
View ArticleTips for Tackling Winter Depression
Winter depression is still a mystery to scientists who study it. Many things, including brain chemicals, ions in the air, and genetics seem to be involved. But researchers agree that people who suffer...
View ArticleBreakthrough Plant Based Protein Study
Regardless of any particular eating preference anyone has from vegan, vegetarian to the average meat eater, protein is a necessity in the human diet. As to what the optimal protein source is has been...
View ArticleThe Post-Holiday Detox
So the holidays are over and you’re probably feeling like the rest of Americans right now: bloated, tired and a little heavier than usual. To start feeling like your pre-holiday self, follow these...
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