Health Tips

Health Tips are do-it-yourself ideas on what you can do to stay well if you are, and how to get well if you aren’t . Yes, you should always see a doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your health. At the same time remember that many medications mask symptoms, but they don’t necessarily solve underlying causes. Solving causes is up to you.

Prescription drugs:  Do they cure diseases?

Prescription drugs: Do they cure diseases?

08/13/2010  |  No Comments

The following are highlights from Dr. Joseph Mercola’s web site.  We like what he writes because this physician does his... more

Seven ills that don't need pills

Seven ills that don’t need pills

08/13/2010  |  No Comments

According to the Harvard Health Letter the following are seven ills that don't need pills. People pop pills for just about... more

Seven ills that don't need pills, #2

Seven ills that don’t need pills, #2

08/13/2010  |  No Comments

If you read the article about the seven ills that don't need pills regarding what was published in the Harvard Health... more

Multivitamins

Multivitamins

08/08/2010  |  No Comments

If you have been shopping for a multivitamin you may have noticed that selecting one over another can become mind... more

Eleven supplements to consider

Eleven supplements to consider

08/08/2010  |  No Comments

These popular supplements are recommended by Consumer Reports because they have been shown to likely be safe for most people.  However,... more

Dangerous Supplements

Dangerous Supplements

08/05/2010  |  No Comments

All supplements are not beneficial "We Americans do love our dietary supplements," says the watchdog publication Consumer Reports in its August... more

Low fat vs. low carb diets

Low fat vs. low carb diets

08/05/2010  |  No Comments

A big controversy has been whether a diet featuring low-carb meals or low calorie meals is better.  Whether you stick... more

What are minerals and how do they work?

What are minerals and how do they work?

08/04/2010  |  No Comments

A mineral is a chemical element (as opposed to an organic compound as in the case of a vitamin.  Minerals... more