Herbal Remedies for Children

The above article discusses the benefits (and increasingly commonplace practice) of herbal remedies for children. Herbs such as echinacea, are being used in combination with more common remedies to treat colds and other illnesses. The article states:

"It's sort of back to the future... Two hundred years ago, we
used only herbs and supplements, then along came prescription medications,
and we stopped using as many home remedies. And now that we are more
aware that not all drugs are miracle drugs, and many drugs have side effects,
we're back to using more home remedies."


Some of the more interesting ideas in the article include using garlic to treat cold and flu symptoms and using oatmeal and chamomile to calm. It is important to talk with a qualified professional regarding the proper dosage and dispensing of herbal remedies, especially for children.

Allergy Sufferers Seek Alternative Therapy

The above referenced article discusses the increasingly common use of alternative therapies in the alleviation of allergy symptoms. The article discusses the use of herbal and food supplements as well as chiropractic services and acupuncture.

The article states:

"A 2002 study by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health found that 36% of adults in the USA had used some kind of non-conventional therapy to treat a variety of maladies during a 12-month period. Most of those who sought alternative therapies used them in combination with prescription drugs or other conventional treatments."

This article stresses the fact that there are many things that allergy sufferers can do in lieu of taking medication.

Battling Side Effects with Alternative Medicine

The above referenced article discusses how a children’s hospital in Canada is incorporating alternative medicine to help alleviate the side effects of some cancer drugs on their patients.

By coupling the chemotherapy with alternative medicine, the patients were better able to tolerate the drugs and incurred fewer side effects. The article cites the assistance of an herbalist, acupuncturist and massage therapist in addition to others who helped the children battle the side effects of chemotherapy.

Low Folate and Vitamin B12 Linked to Depression

It has been asserted that the any deficiency in vitamin B12 and/ or folate may put indivduals, especially women, at a heightened risk for depression. The article states that:

"Folate deficiency has been linked in clinic studies to depression, persistent depressive symptoms, and poor response to antidepressants. One study found that people with major depression had folate levels lower than people who had never been depressed. "

"What causes a deficiency of vitamins B12 and folate? The most common are aging and poor diet. Vitamin B12 deficiency is an issue for many older adults, with multiple factors such as poor diet, atrophic gastritis, reduced intestinal absorption, and drug interactions contributing to the problem. Some experts suggest a daily multivitamin to maintain adequate B12 levels." To help battle this issue, individuals should take care to eat their vegetables and take a multivitamin regularly.

Alternative Therapy for Chemotherapy Induced Nausea

The attached article discusses the variations on traditional acupuncture and how these variations can help defer nausea in chemotherapy patients. The article comments that the “side-effects of chemotherapy are common and can impair quality of life, cause emotional distress and tiredness.”

Cancer treatments are constantly evolving and more and more doctors are combining alternative treatments with other forms of treatment.

In my Cancer Conquest video, you will have the opportunity to see the newest medical techniques "combining therapies using conventional medicine and alternative treatments for break-throughs that provide real hope for cancer patients, even those in late stages of the disease." The video can be found at http://www.burtongoldberg.com/promo.html.

Addiction Treatment

This article discusses a drug addiction treatment facility that is using the principles of alternative medicine to treat and rehabilitate drug addicts. Some new facilities rehabilitate patients with drug addiction, depression and sleep disorders using innovative combinations.

"In lieu of conventional medical treatments, the addiction-recovery programs... focus on nutrition and customized supplements such as vitamins, amino acids and herbs, [says the owner]. Twelve-step meetings are offered, but alongside treatments such as acupuncture, message therapy, meditation and equine-assisted therapy."

Understanding the link between alternative medicine and the treatment of these types of disorders is very important. In my book, Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, I discuss how alternative medicine can be used to treat mental health problems. This book, along with my other books, can be found at http://www.burtongoldberg.com/books.html.

10 Steps to Total Wellness

Do you want to be a healthier happier you? Are you confused and don't know where to begin? Read through this article, "10 Steps to Total Wellness," for some ideas on how to get started. Reclaim your lost vitality, health and "spark" today by taking the first steps to total wellness.

For example, step three says: "Revitalize Your Spirit: Many of us go through the day with so many responsibilities that we don't have even a minute to care for ourselves. Meeting deadlines at work, taking care of the kids, responding to that demanding client--we react and respond to the needs of others. It's time to do some kind things to honor yourself."

After you read the article, take a look at some of the books I have written. For example, The Enzyme Cure will help you to understand the role that enzymes can play in your total wellness.

Banish Arthritis for Good

The above referenced article contains many different ways to compliment traditional therapy for arthritis. For those individuals who suffer daily from the pains of arthritis, these alternative therapies for such an excruciating disorder offer a great deal of relief. In my book, Magnet Therapy, I discuss the benefits of using magnets to assist in therapeutic treatments of a number of different health problems.

To learn more about my books you can visit may website at http://www.burtongoldberg.com/.

Knocking Out Allergies and Asthma

This link contains an article discussing alternative therapies for individuals affected by allergy and asthma. Finding new and innovative ways to alleviate the suffering allergens cause to millions of individuals every year is important business. In the book Allergy Free: An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide, I discuss many of the alternative therapies listed in great detail.

This article discusses accupuncture, accupressure, and chiropractic care along with a number of other alternative routes. As we always say... Over 35 million Americans suffer from allergies, but there's no need to settle for a lifetime of taking drugs.

To learn more about my books you can visit may website at http://www.burtongoldberg.com/.

Long Term Benefits of Cervical Cancer Vaccine

This article linked in our post title states that the new cervical cancer vaccine that has just been released this past year has shown great long term protection. In fact was still protecting women in the study after four years.

With this significant break through for cervical cancer, we eagerly await additional vaccines for other problematic cancers.

Alternative Medicine and Weight Loss

This above referenced article discusses alternative therapies used to help individuals lose weight. It suggests that you "visit your local food co op or herbalist [who] can get you set up with all sorts of alternative teas and nutrition advice, and can refer you to a good homeopathic doctor who will evaluate you as to what your individual nutrition needs are. " Learning to use these strategies can help to correct a number of problems.

It is important for overweight individuals to recognize the hidden causes of their obesity (such as thyroid imbalances). In my book, Weight Loss, I discuss ways in which enzyme and hormonal imbalances can cause weight problems. I discuss the thyroid and the role it plays in weight gain (and loss).

By reading this book, you will learn about different chemical imbalances and natural ways in which these problems can be corrected. You can find my book at http://www.burtongoldberg.com/books.html.

Promising New Cancer Drugs

Read this article linked from the Readers Digest for information on 10 new drugs that show promise for the treatment of 12 different cancers. Many of these medications show promise for the treatment of multiple cancers. Then make sure to watch our DVD about pharmcogenomics and how laboratory tests are being done to determine which chemotherapy drug will be most effective for you personally.

Medical treatments have come a long way and now the experts are using a wider range of chemotherapy medications to target individual specific cancers. One of the male patients interviewed had found that he needed an ovarian cancer chemotherapy to best combat his prostate cancer which had metastasized.

Treat ADD With Alternative Medicine

This article discusses the many alternative therapies used in treating children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This article reaches beyond the idea of simply giving children drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall. The author of this article, Sarah Jenkins, discusses nutritional restructuring and dietary supplements as possible alternatives to medication. Jenkins notes "specifically, the use of glyconutritional supplements, megadose vitamins, amino acid supplementation, Gingko biloba, or any number of other herbal remedies" to be used in the treatment of ADD, but cautions that herbal remedies should be used with caution as they are not regulated by the FDA.

Jenkins discusses several other, albeit uncommon, treatments that are not widely used. She states: One "specific realm of treatment which has gotten little respect is that of motion sickness medication, treatment for candida yeast, and optometric visual training. These each fault inconspicuous culprits for ADD, such as inner ear problems (motion sickness medication), toxins produced by excessive yeast in the body (candida), or faulty eye movements and eye sensitivity (optometric visual training)." It is obvious that there are many treatments out there that can, and do, effectively treat ADD/ADHD without the use of stimulants or other medications.

In my book, The Enzyme Cure, I discuss ways in which enzyme therapy can be effectively used to treat childhood health problems, including ADD/ADHD. It can be found at http://www.burtongoldberg.com/books.html.