www.naturalnews.com printable articleOriginally published November 2, 2011 Amino acid therapy for depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction and more by Mike Bundrant(Natural News) I’ve recently learned a lot about amino acid therapy from the medical director of Ranch Creek...
Back Pain & Sciatica Conventional medicine has very little to offer most back pain sufferers Surgery may be useful for a herniated disc, but does not help other types of back pain, which are usually caused by soft tissue damage – strained ligaments and...
Benefits of a low-carbohydrate diet The usual advice for losing weight is to restrict calories, avoid meat and fat, and to increase complex carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. This sounds good, but for many people it doesn’t work in practice. After many weeks of...
Chinese Medicine The Eastern approach to disease is dramatically different from the prevailing attitude in North America. Western medicine views the body as a machine: when something goes wrong, the solution is to fix, replace or remove the broken part. Eastern...
Chinese Medicine Cabinet Many classic Chinese medicine formulas are available as pills or potions. They are easy to use, usually inexpensive and easily available in Chinese supermarkets and herbal stores. The following medicines are common in Chinese households…...
Dealing with Stress One of the main causes of stress is failure to meet expectations set by oneself or by others. The secret to reducing stress is being able to control expectations, and to deal with failure in a healthy way. What helps Lower expectations: Adjust what...
Controlling Diabetes By Dr. Fred Hui, MD In the last ten years, the number of cases of diabetes in North America has gone up exponentially. We all know of somebody, among our close circle of friends or relatives, who has diabetes. So, by reading this article, you will...
Diabetes Mellitus By Dr. Fred Hui, MD Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas, and it is responsible...
Are Silver Coloured Fillings Harmful? By Dr. Fred Hui, MD When you go to a dentist, they mix and place the amalgam in the mouth and whatever is not used or whatever is drilled out must be disposed of according to precise directives. They’re not allowed to throw it...
How to Deal with Losses Loss or impending loss is a common cause of depression or stress. Losses can be in the area ‘of health, wealth, possessions or, relationships. The perspective of many Eastern philosophies is helpful in learning how to deal with ‘the loss and...
The Rationale Behind My Different Approach to Thyroid Management By: Dr. Fred Hui, MD Traditional teaching in medical school is to use Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) as a marker for whether the thyroid is functioning well. TSH is made by the...
Insomnia – The Natural Approach Deep sleep is essential for energy, mental clarity and good mood. The best way to improve sleep is to increase stimulation and activity during the day. Deep sleep naturally follows. During the day Be active: walk vigorously, exercise,...
Neck Problems The neck can be the cause of a variety of symptoms including headache, shoulder pain and pain down the arm. The problem is caused by high flexibility and therefore instability of the neck. Good posture with the neck held straight is critical to avoid...
Medical Value of Food Conventional western medicine sees food as a fuel, and as building blocks for the body. The nutritional value of food – the “material” aspect – is based on calories, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, etc. In Chinese medicine, food also has an...
By: Dr. Fred Hui, MD The brain is governed by chemicals called neurotransmitters. Like a car, it has accelerators, hand brakes and foot brakes. They can affect emotions, mood, sleep, concentration and thought processes. They are manufactured and used by nerve cells...
Overweight or Diabetic? By Dr. Fred Hui, MD How to prevent, or correct the problem Obesity and diabetes have a common cause and they can lead to each other. I would like to give you insight into some oversights by mainstream medicine. The patient with either of these...
Peak Performance Being able to deliver one’s best – as an athlete, public speaker or nurturer – depends on having different aspects of one’s life in harmony and balance. Strenuous exercise or preoccupation with a particular diet will likely not yield the desired...
Power Napping Many highly successful people have mastered the art of power napping. It enables them to cope with high levels of stress, sleep disturbance trom busy schedules, travel or young children, and still maintain alertness and peak productivity. Benefits A...
Headaches are usually caused by problems outside the brain such as constricted blood vessels, neck joints, muscles and jaw. A chronic headache which is not increasing in intensity is unlikely to be caused by a tumor. Most x-rays and scans to exclude tumors are...
My approach to fatigue / tiredness Dr. Jacob Tietelbaum, author of the bestseller “From Fatigued to Fantastic” has a comprehensive approach towards diagnosing and treating fatigue, and its called the “SHINE” protocol. A slightly modified version has been...
