From both sides of the fence, as doctor and as patient, my friend instinctively knew what researchers are only beginning to prove: laughter heals.

Here we go again! Even though it’s been amply demonstrated that “progestins” are dangerous synthetic versions of the natural molecule progesterone, two huge patent medicine companies (Schering and Organon) have begun a double-blind, randomized trial involving 350 men at 14 European centers to test the reliability and “safety” of a progestin-containing male contraceptive pill.

If you haven’t thought much about lithium since we covered it last August and September, it’s still worth considering. Despite the stigma associated with it, this mineral is one of the most effective natural brain boosters available. And I can personally vouch for its effects, since I take a small amount every day. Now the results of another recent study have proven its ability to protect against brain damage caused by strokes.

Low energy levels and difficult weight control are two of the most common complaints among people suffering from diabetes. Since these are also symptoms of weak thyroid function, doctors often run blood tests for thyroid hormones. Most frequently these tests come back within the normal range, and nothing further is done in this direction.

There’s a program we use at the Tahoma Clinic that helps a lot of the patients we see-usually in just about two months, and no matter what their symptoms are. And unlike many other treatment programs, which work better if you’re younger, the percentage helped with this program increases with age: The older you are, the more likely it is to help. It’s nothing flashy or high-tech. In fact, you might consider it a little boring-at least until you learn what it can do for you and your health.

I’ve noticed that you and other health newsletter writers hardly ever mention human growth hormone (HGH) therapy for adults as an “anti-aging” treatment. But HGH and HGH stimulants are constantly advertised. Aren’t you in favor of HGH treatment?.

If you saw the May issue of Consumer Reports magazine, you’d probably be tempted to throw away every herbal supplement you have in your cupboard and never look back. The issue featured an article that claimed that a dozen “dangerous” dietary supplements-most of them herbal-are still lining the shelves of health food stores across the USA, and it implied that these products “endanger” just about anyone who even dares walk past them.1

IN THIS ISSUE: 1 program, 2 months, lasting relief – from almost any symptoms;Diabetes alert: The energy-boosting, weight-controlling news that’s an exception to a basic natural medicine rule; Misunderstood mineral shields your brain and wipes out mild depression; Avoid Big Pharma’s deformed, misshapen, twisted “cures”; The “Dirty Dozen” herbs aren’t so dirty-or dangerous; Anti anti-aging?;