Helpful Hints for Reading the FDR
December 14, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Education
The FDR is meant to simplify; for this cause, we use common words when applicable.
Flu/Influenza
December 8, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
Ever wonder why the “flu season” is from the beginning of the holiday season until three weeks after the New Years?
Stop Smoking: Secret Weapons
September 6, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
Stopping smoking is the single most important thing you can do to reduce your risk for many diseases. Arm Yourself with These Two Secret Weapons:
Stop Smoking: You Can Do It!!
September 2, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
You can’t kill the dragon of nicotine addiction – but you can put it to sleep.
Tryptophan & the Protein Link
July 27, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
Tryptophan: A natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep; reduces anxiety and depression; helps in the treatment of migraine headaches; helps the immune system; helps reduce the risk of artery and heart spasms; works with Lysine in reducing cholesterol levels.
Berries & Vaccines
July 20, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Whole Foods
The word vaccine literally means berries. Vaccine, vaccinate, vaccinator and vaccination come of the Latin word vaccini(um) which means “to inoculate for the prevention of disease with the use of blueberries, whortleberries, cranberries, strawberries and the like.” On another note, the word berry comes of the basi meaning “fundamental”.
Diabetes
July 5, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
People have long recognized that what you eat can play a critical role in both preventing and controlling Type II diabetes.
Cures for the Common Cold?
June 28, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
a cold is the body’s method of elimination by dumping toxins, viruses and bacterial overwhelm.
Diabetes: Carbs & Fiber
June 17, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
Just as a bad diet can aid in the cause of diabetes, a good one can help control or even prevent it. A good diet consists mainly of high-fiber, high-complex carbohydrate foods such as taro, poi, greens and fruits. Carbohydrates, which are found in nearly all foods except animals – fish, pigs, cows and poultry – are the body’s main source of energy.
7 Ways to Avoid Airborne Allergens
March 28, 2011 by Don Tolman
Filed under Disease, Self Care
To avoid airborne allergens: Keep family pets out of certain rooms, like your bedroom, and bathe them, if necessary. Remove carpets or rugs from your room. Hard floor surfaces don’t collect dust as much as carpets Don’t hang heavy drapes and get rid of other items that allow dust to accumulate. Clean frequently. If your [...]
