Our specially prepared articles offer clear explanations and practical options for using natural medicine in the prevention, treatment, and cure of common health conditions.
Animal Antibiotics a Threat?
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
Public health officials are worried that the widespread use of antibiotics on healthy animals may be putting people at risk.
The Toxic Five: Why Are They Still in Our Food?
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
Dr. Shiv Chopra discusses the issue of food safety, and the toxic elements of our conventional food supply.
The Facts & Truth About Depression
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
There exists one major factor that differentiates depression from other health concerns. We are all aware of the importance of disease prevention. Unfortunately, there is no prevention for depression, no immunity, and we are all vulnerable without exception. It must be remembered that depression has been with us since the beginning of civilization. It's the reality of life. There is good news. If depression is understood beyond its diagnosis and more in terms of cause and sensation, applying the principals of clinical nutrition, phytotherapy and homeopathy, for the most depression is curable.
Detoxification of The Body
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
There are several steps required in the preservation of health. Without question detoxification is possibly one of the most important steps in the preservation and maintenance of optimal health especially in today's society.
Fosamax may be linked to fractures
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
ABC News is reporting that the popular osteoporosis drug Fosamax may be linked to spontaneous fractures in women who have been taking it for more than 5 years.
The Facts & Truth About Your Prostate
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
The prostate gland lies just below the bladder, in front of the rectum. It can range from the size of a walnut to the size of a small apple. It has two semi-circular lobes that encircle the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder through the penis. The prostate is made up of thousands of tiny fluid-producing glands. Specifically, the prostate is an exocrine gland, that is, a gland that secretes through the ducts to either the outside of the body or into a cavity that communicates with the outside. Sweat glands are another example of an exocrine gland.
The Facts & Truth About Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
During the last century, cardiovascular disease has become the number one cause of death in the industrialized world, and continues to be so today. In 2003, there were an estimated 71 million people affected by this disease in the United States alone. In recent years, with the development of new and improved drugs and surgical procedures, there has been a decline in the mortality rate of this disease; however, this is not the case with the number of incidences of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, people are succumbing to this disease at a much younger age, as young as in their forties.
The Facts & Truth About Osteoporosis
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects both women and men however; I tend to treat more women in my practice. During the past ten years I would estimate that, of the women consulting me for the first time, more than 50% over the age of 50 inform me that their bone density tests have indicated a gradual loss of bone mass. They are now suffering from osteoporosis. They have been told they are now at risk for a fracture and drug therapy will be required for the rest of their lives for prevention The potential side effects from any drug is cause for apprehension, especially one that is required for the rest of one's life.
Bio-Strath — Nature's Food Supplement
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
It is now more than twenty years observing the benefits of Bio-Strath as a food supplement. My initial experience was with a child suffering with failure to thrive, poor appetite, inability to put on weight and pallor complexion. Her ill state of health was sequential to reoccurring ENT Infections. Bio-Strath was suggested, three drops morning and night increasing one drop morning and night each month. In three months there was improved appetite, weight gain and a return healthy complexion. Furthermore there was no return of her ENT infections.
Expert Pediatrician Discusses Vaccines
Written by Lyle L. Leffler, H.D.
Audio interview between Dr. Joseph Mercola and Dr. Larry Palevsky.