Articles
Attention Deficit Disorder
This is a term commonly linked to children who are incapable of concentrating, especially at school. Hence the name Attention deficit Disorder.
Killing the Common Earache
In 1928, Richard Simmons, MD, hypothesised that cold and fu viruses enter through the ear canal - naturally this was dismissed.
Foods Tricking your Tongue
Food ingredients in manufactured foods are being altered to stimulate different taste buds – causing concern in the way of food is being manipulated, especially amongst convenience foods.
Pesticides in Food
Results of the Total Diet Survey (third quarter), which sampled fruit and vegetables to see if they contained pesticides and heavy metal residues, gave the lie to the New Zealand Food Safety Authority’s spin that our food is free from residues.
Are Childhood Illnesses Healthy?
Treating illness isn’t about eradicating a microbe or feeling better right away, but about gently guiding the body back to its natural balance point so that it can heal itself and built natural resistance.
Meningococcal B Vaccine
I was asked to analyse some documents relating to the debate on the meningococcal B vaccination programme. What unfolded is a tale of pseudo-science. Ideological belief systems, medical politics, false statements, misrepresentations, hyperbole, and downright deceit…. and that’s the good news!
Artificial Sweeteners
Sugar makes life sweeter, but artificial sweeteners have their downside, such as weight gain, diabetes, cancer links and cavity issues. Since this article was published in 2005, the food manufacturing companies have been placed under pressure to reduce the sugar content in their food products. Manufactures also responded to the European Commission call to reduce, or remove existing sugar levels in food products, however the food company response has been to research and use artificial sweeteners instead.
Eczema and Selenium
If you are a regular reader of Health Options past magazine and now website www.healthinformation.co.nz you will have read about the important trace element, selenium.
ABC First Aid Home Remedies
This First Aid selection is a list of home remedies for those human complaints that can develop into more major complaints, if not attended too straight away.