Category: disease

How Sugar Affects the Body!

What’s the difference between sugar and high fructose corn syrup! Is one better for us over the other? One of the two gives this particular organ a good beat down session! Dr. Sean McCaffrey is a physician, speaker, teacher, author, mentor, and radio host. He is the Founder of McCaffrey Health Center and McCaffrey Laboratory….


Puzzling Outbreak of Liver Disease in Children Spreads to EU, US

LONDON—Health officials say they have detected more cases of a mysterious liver disease in children that was first identified in Britain, with new infections spreading to Europe and the United States. Last week, British officials reported 74 cases of hepatitis, or liver inflammation, found in children since January. The usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis…


Modern Civilization, Modern People, and Modern Diseases (Part III and IV)

From the beginning of the industrial revolution, human beings have accelerated the destruction of the environment. Since drilling for and utilizing petroleum, humanity set about destroying and polluting the environment in earnest. In the past, people stored things in vats, wooden containers, and willow and bamboo baskets. Vats are made from heating molded clay and…


What Is Atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is a common condition that develops when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. Disease linked to atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in the United States. About half of Americans between ages 45 and 84 have atherosclerosis and don’t know it. Atherosclerosis develops slowly as cholesterol, fat, blood cells and…


Modern Civilization, Modern People, and Modern Diseases

Modern science strongly influences people. Today, people enjoy modern civilization while suffering from new diseases. The basis of modern science is direct observation. Founded on tangible objects that we can see, modern science applies qualitative and quantitative methods of examination. As advanced as we are today, if we calmly look at the history of human…


Fungus That Causes Fatal Bat Disease Found in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS—A fungus that has killed millions of bats nationwide has been found in Louisiana, but no bats in the state have been sickened by it so far. The disease it causes is called white-nose syndrome because bats develop fuzzy white patches of fungus on their noses, wings, and other hairless areas. The disease also…


Chinese Medicine and The Causes of Disease

In the Eastern view, we’re healthy when our bodies are balanced and harmonious. This balance is between yin (cold/water energies) and yang (hot/fire energies), our internal organs, and our relationship with the external environment. This harmony is in a constant state of flux because of the activities of our daily lives, how we manage our…


Understanding Alzheimer’s, the Basics

Researchers have explored many complementary health approaches for preventing or slowing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, there is no strong evidence that any complementary health approach can prevent cognitive impairment. What the Science Says Following are some of the complementary health approaches that have been studied in recent years. Fish Oil/Omega-3s. Among the nutritional and dietary factors studied…


Childhood Trauma Creates Seeds of Disease

Every day, we are exposed to things such as pollution that can increase our risk of illness. Many people take on additional risks—due to tobacco smoke, fast food, or alcohol, for example. But there’s a less-recognized exposure that is even more common than smoking and increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung diseases, sexually transmitted infections, chronic…


Parkinson’s Disease and Nutrition

Parkinson’s disease has had considerable media attention over the years, but with all the efforts to educate the public, little has been said on how nutrition can reduce its risk and manage symptoms. Many of us are familiar with symptoms of Parkinson’s, such as tremors, slow movements, rigid muscles, impaired posture, and problems with balance….