Holistic Health Talk

Statin Drugs - Appalling New Study

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:41:06 +0000

Last week I cringed as I watched the evening news report on a new study for statin drugs, in which they reported that this study suggests that you should now use their drug as a preventative measure against heart attack and stroke. Statin drugs are typically used for people with high cholesterol and is already one [...]

Symptoms of Anxiety - Tracking Down the Culprits

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:12:11 +0000

I recently received the following question from Brandi about symptoms of anxiety, panic and a variety of other of disruptive symptoms. For the past month I have gone from being an upbeat, happy, 23 year old woman to being anxious and afraid. I experience brain fog, anxiety, panic here and there, weakness, fatigue, and lack of [...]

Why I Voted for Barack Obama

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:46:44 +0000

Last week I broke my policy of not talking politics on this blog and to my surprise in the last few days I have been feeling a tug to do so again. Through the process leading up to this election I have kept quiet about my views and had no intention of sharing [...]

Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:53:51 +0000

For parents living a holistic or natural health lifestyle, finding healthy Halloween snacks for kids can be quite a challenge. The two traditionally just don’t go together. Even with all the ghosts, witches and goblins floating around, the most frightening aspect of Halloween is the poison (sugar) the children will bring home and put into their [...]

Vote Yes on Prop 2

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:39:07 +0000

I usually avoid the subject of politics online as it is such a volatile subject for many. However, I feel this prop deserves a little attention and since it is very much related to the topic of holistic living, I should make an exception. If you’re a California voter I hope you [...]

Mosquito Fogging - What You Need to Know

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:02:49 +0000

I recently had an interaction with Vector control that compelled me to write a post about mosquito fogging. I live in the high desert in Southern California and we don’t have any mosquito fogging in my city because we rarely get any mosquitoes, which is one of the main reasons I live here. [...]

Natural Pain Relievers Instead of Vicodin

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:35:03 +0000

This week a visitor named Linda is looking for some natural pain relievers that can be used in place of Vicodin. I have hep c, and cirrhosis of the liver. I have had this for 30 years and did not know I had this until 8 years ago.I also have osteoporosis, degenerative arthritis, FMS, five herniated [...]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Candida

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:05:14 +0000

Today, a visitor has some questions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Candida. Here’s what Rusty has to say: Hi Cynthia, I’ve been suffering from severe lower abdominal pain, gas, bloating, mental fog, a white film on my tongue and headaches. 4 years ago I had two diverticulum rupture and consequently had 12 inches of my Sigmoid Colon [...]

Eating Healthy to Feel Better

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:29:48 +0000

Eating healthy is a crucial component for managing or healing any health condition through a holistic health approach. The standard American diet is filled with chemicals like pesticides and herbicides, sugar, preservatives, hormones, additives and a bunch of other non-nutritious junk that has a detrimental effect on the human body and mind and crucial changes [...]

Why Christina Applegates Double Mastectomy Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis Should Concern You?

Admin - Cynthia Perkins — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:52:40 +0000

I watched the announcement of Christina Applegate’s double mastectomy after her diagnosis of breast cancer and the windfall it has created on the news in horror and outrage. Naturally, as a woman, this issue strikes close to home and sparks a variety of emotions for me. I’m not sure what is most shocking and appalling, the [...]