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Could MSM be causing that headache?

MSM contains considerable amounts of sulfur. In all but tiny concentrations, sulfur (or sulfite) can definitely cause headaches, as well as dizziness, fatigue, wheezing, and other symptoms.

Relief for colicky infants

You feel helpless—but you don’t have to, thanks to new research revealing how you could help your baby feel better.

Doctors recommend adding statins to fast food

A group of doctors is actually suggesting that we fight heart disease by sprinkling a dose of statins on Big Macs. Don’t believe it? You need to read this.

Do zinc lozenges work for colds?

For years, there’s been a debate going on about whether or not zinc lozenges actually shorten the duration of colds.

Acetaminophen linked to doubled asthma risk

New research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine links teen acetaminophen use to increased risk of developing both asthma and eczema.

What to cut back on when nursing

Nursing or soon-to-be-nursing mothers should certainly be taking supplements, especially folic acid, calcium/magnesium, a high quality multiple vitamin- mineral, and iron.

Cloned beef coming to a plate near you

It gets really unsettling when you learn that some of the cattle that have been cloned to boost US food production come from the cells of dead animals.

What causes autism?

Something causes autism — whether it’s a genetic factor or environmental one, there must be an underlying reason for each case.

An easy way to be rid of trigger finger

Trigger finger is a condition in which your finger joint gets “stuck” and won’t move without quite an effort.

Fructose feeds cancer cells

The news? That fructose is more or less the absolute favorite food of cancer cells.

Bias in industry-funded studies

Researchers looked at 546 drug trials and found that industry-funded trials yield positive results 85% of the time.

Is breaking the yolk bad for you?

Since the yolks contain most of the egg’s cholesterol, breaking them allows that cholesterol to be exposed to much more air and heat than other cooking techniques that leave the yolk intact.

Multiple approaches to fighting rheumatoid arthritis

I’ve observed improvement in every case of rheumatoid arthritis with elimination and desensitization of food allergy.

Vitamin D could help you stay cold-free

We’re still in the dog days of summer, but I’ve already got cold and flu season on my mind. So I’ve been keeping an extra sharp eye out for ways to get ready.

Nutritional changes could relieve Parkinson’s symptoms

Several years ago, researchers in Brazil examined a group of 31 Parkinson’s patients and found that every single one had a riboflavin deficiency…

Novartis wants to cash in on J&J recalls

Piggybacking the recalls that have plagued Johnson & Johnson since April, Novartis is revving up a marketing campaign based on replacing Tylenol with a brand you can “trust.”

No more excess earwax

You’re right to think that excess earwax is not in itself a disease. But it’s a nuisance that signals a much more important problem, one that if left untreated could cause disease: Essential fatty acid insufficiency.

FDA raises Alzheimer’s med dose…but does it work?

The FDA just approved a much higher dose of the popular Alzheimer’s drug donepezil. But with the jump in side effects, and the other options out there, is it a good move?

Natural relief for shingles

Dr. Wright provides natural options for pain from shingles’ relief.

Viagra to be okayed for kids?

As the clock ticks away on Pfizer’s patent on Viagra, the Big Pharma giant is scrambling to find new uses for the drug.

Eliminating cataracts naturally

Dr. Wright suggests natural treatments for cataracts.

Anticholinergics linked to cognitive impairment

Most people think nothing of popping a couple at the first sign of a cold or when they can’t get a good night’s sleep. Benadryl, Excedrin PM, Tylenol PM…they’re all medicine-cabinet staples.

Get rid of the cough and get some rest

Suppressing a cough without working to eliminate whatever caused it is counter-productive, and will likely worsen the underlying problem.

FDA sued over BPA

The lawsuit calls for the FDA to either ban BPA or release a statement of why they are denying the petition.

Hershey becomes ADA sponsor

The American Dietetic Association recently named the newest addition to an illustrious list of sponsors.