Archives: 2007 November
The big stink
A recent analysis done by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NDRC) found that that innocent-seeming air-freshener you keep in your bathroom or kitchen may very well contain toxic chemicals.
Iodine: All the benefits, none of the stains
As the mother of a chronically ill child, I have picked up a few tricks through the years, and one of them is removing iodine stains
Mental block
A recent study found that a toxic substance may cause insulin resistance in the brain, thereby blocking memory formation and hastening the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
For whom the Bell tolls
Bell's palsy is a weakening or paralysis of the muscles of the face and is due to trauma to the facial nerve.
In poor taste
Maybe Kraft missed all the ruckus about popcorn lung that occurred a few months ago. Or maybe it thinks that if it doesn't put its new flavor additive in microwave popcorn it won't have the same health risks.
Keeping calm — naturally
Then there are the herbs kava and St. John’s wort, which have both been shown in numerous studies to help alleviate stress and anxiety.
Space madness
A team of researchers recently felt it necessary to see what would happen if they sent salmonella bacteria into orbit aboard a space shuttle.
Grab and go
There are several forms of chelation therapy, and the best approach is to work with a physician to determine which would be best for your condition.
Wonders of Wisconsin
Researchers from the University of Chicago recently discovered that ginseng may be able to reduce blood sugar levels by as much as 30 percent.
When not to "wait and see"
Although I can’t say for sure that statins are causing your particular problem, they have been widely reported to cause the symptoms you report — all part of a condition called peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage


