Super Size Me!

“The land of milk and honey “ was a phase used in the 1800’s to describe America. It represented wholesome opportunity with a sweet life. Nowadays a much different horizon exists, marred by corporations that put profits over people. How do I know this? I just watched...

Dr. Weil’s step outside the box

Dr. Andrew Weil is well known in the alternative health care field.  He was named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2005. Dr. Weil is among a growing number of health care practitioners, including doctors of chiropractic,...

Geothermal energy

At night I can hear a distant thrum of a generator. The source of the sound is linked to the drilling site of the geothermal project near the Wotten Waven Sulphur Springs. When I drove by one day I was quite amazed at the apparatus, heavy equipment and signage around...

6 indicators of Prostate Cancer

I’m always looking for non-invasive indicators for correcting illness in the body.  I especially want those studies that have research to back up their findings.  So here is a fascinating compilation of ways for men to find out their risks for prostate cancer.  I...

Nine amazing medicinal spices

Living in the tropics is such a delicious experience of culinary taste.  The spices alone are exotic and potent.  They also have healing powers.  Here are nine and many grow on Dominica! 1.  Cinnamon:  Shown to be an antioxidant thus a cardiovascular weapon; decreases...

Oil pulling or swishing

One of my health conscious friends sent some information on Face Book which I researched and pass on to other readers. The technique is  called “oil pulling or swishing.”   Its origin comes from ancient Ayuvedic   medicine. It is simple and from research I read,...

A special form of praise

I was taught as a parent and a school teacher that children respond to praise. When parents praise their child’s intelligence they believe they are providing a firm foundation of self esteem.  In fact 85% of American parents think its important to tell their kids that...

Seven mistakes about back pain and how to fix them

  Back pain sends more patients to doctors than any condition except the common cold.  It is the 5th most common reason for hospitalization and 3rd most common cause of surgery. 56 % of people with back pain say symptoms disrupt their daily routine including sex...