The symptoms of headache and trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition affecting the fifth cranial nerve, are more than vexing. Some people have mild headaches, which can be relieved with some rest. For those with severe headaches, they may not only suffer from dizziness, but may even vomit. Trigeminal neuralgia is also known as the…
Purslane: A Superfood and Potent Medicine
Purslane is a superfood you may have never heard of. This humble weed is a treasure hiding in plain sight, commonly found growing in the cracks of sidewalks, along the edges of driveways, and in other urban environments. It also happens to be one of the most nutritious greens on the planet and a powerful…
Scientists, Doctors, Parents Speak Out About Harms of COVID-19 Vaccines
Just one day after she got a COVID-19 booster shot, Regan Lewis, a 20-year-old nursing student at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, had a heart attack. Her mom, Connie Werth Lewis, desperately asked for prayers for her daughter in a public post on Facebook. “I can’t say for sure that there is a link, but…
Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
Breastfeeding can deliver long-term heart benefits to both mother and child, a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) says. The immune systems of newborns and infants can be strengthened by breast milk, which has long been acknowledged as an ideal nutrient during those first months of life. But scientists also discovered recently that women who breastfed at…
Chronic and Mysterious Symptoms May Be Autoimmunity
While heart disease and cancer dominate the media, millions more people suffer from a barrage of miserable and sometimes debilitating “mystery” symptoms. These symptoms can rob them of their energy, motivation, ability to function, livelihood, relationships, and even their hope. It takes most patients many years of visiting multiple doctors before they finally find out…
Simmer Sauces
How often does dinner time roll around and you’d rather do anything but cook? Eating out or doing take-out can be costly and often, lacking in healthy choices. Simmer sauces to the rescue! Simmer sauces basically have all of the measuring and mixing done for you, not to mention an assortment of spices you may…
Trouble Swallowing? It May Be Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A few years ago, a client wrote to tell me that her teenage son had just been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis and was wondering if there were any nutritional treatments for it. Last autumn, a childhood friend emailed me telling me he had been diagnosed with the same condition. And then few weeks ago, I…
Positive Emotions and Your Health Developing a Brighter Outlook
Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies? A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are working to better understand the links between your attitude and your body. They’re finding some evidence…
Corporate Social Credit Scores Mirror China, Risk the Republic
When the United States commenced serious trade relations with China in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the hypothesis of policymakers was that a capitalist market in China would segue into a Western-style, democratic, representative government. As China carries on its 40th Chinese Communist Party Congress this week, where Xi Jinping is expected to be…
Raw Food Diet: An Introduction
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive at OLM is, “What one thing can I do to be healthier?” A diet of primarily raw fresh vegetables and fruits is the foundation for good health. If you are not as healthy as you would like to be, there is nothing more important. Even if…
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