by Dr. Orna | Jul 12, 2010 | herbal medicines, insomnia, sleep, Uncategorized
Sedatives and sleeping pills are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs, despite having serious side effects and becoming addictive to many people. Now German researchers have found a sweet alternative in an aromatic form: The scent of jasmine (Gardenia...
by Dr. Orna | Jul 10, 2010 | Alaska, Alta Natural Medicine, food as medicine, Uncategorized
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (460-377 BCE) famously said “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” Gardeners know the best way to get your veggies is fresh and organic, ideally straight from the farm or garden. But beyond simple...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 21, 2010 | digestion, food as medicine, garden medicine, Uncategorized, weight management
Most popular diet plans turn on the simple idea that you’ll weigh less if you eat less. While this can be true in some cases, under eating can lead to problems ranging from malnutrition to rebound weight gain. Happily, there’s another way — one that lets you eat more...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
English researchers have turned up a new tool for fighting heart disease: the humble toothbrush. Medical professionals have long known that inflammation in the body is a major contributor to heart disease, and that included inflammation in the mouth and gums. The new...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 16, 2010 | digestion, Uncategorized
In late May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told drug companies they’d need to put new warning labels on popular heartburn drugs. The issue? Long-term use of these antacids can lead to more fractures of the hips, the wrists and the spine. The affected class of...
