Sep 6, 2011

Exciting news for the natural health industry out of the University of College Cork in Ireland, where researchers are reporting success in a study in which mice were treated for anxiety and depression-related disorders using Lactobacillus probiotics.  The study was published today in the prestigious international journal Proceedings of the National Academy of...

Aug 2, 2011

You may have heard about the argument at the time of Louis Pasteur surrounding the question as to how to deal with bodily infestations.  Pasteur had, of course, been a powerful advocate for the theory of germ-elimination as a basis for medical treatment. He was opposed in this view by Claude Bernard and Antoine Beauchamp, who insisted that “the germ is...

Jul 5, 2011

We’re excited to announce that the Energetix BioEnergetic Methodologies course has been approved by the NCCAOM for 11 PDA points. If you’re an acupuncturist and are looking to meet your continuing education requirements (and who isn’t), please check out the upcoming BioEnergetic Methodologies courses on our website. Courses are scheduled...

Jun 30, 2011

The most commonly recognized foodborne infections are those caused by the bacteria Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and by a group of viruses called calicivirus, also known as the Norwalk and Norwalk-like viruses. Campylobacter is a bacterial pathogen that causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. It is the most commonly identified bacterial cause...

Jun 28, 2011

A Unique Perspective on Headaches, TMJ Disorders, and Facial Pain As a practitioner, you will no doubt work with many patients who experience pain on a daily basis. Although the origin and definition of pain are intricate and complex, it is essential to understand a variety of methodologies and treatment options. In the broad scope of health conditions, the role...