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Thu, June 25, 2009 | Lisa Barger “What is resveratrol? I know it’s what makes wine good for you but what IS it?”
Resveratrol is a protective substance, or phytoalexin, that plants produce when they are attacked by fungi, bacteria and other organisms.
Tue, June 2, 2009 | Lisa Barger “Is cell phone elbow really real or is this just one of those made up diseases to sell us more meds?”
Unfortunately, this one is real.
Fri, May 29, 2009 | Lisa Barger “What is Morgellons?”
Morgellons (or Mogellons disease or Morgellons syndrome) is a very interesting topic because, depending upon whom you ask, it’s either a psychiatric disorder identified decades ago or a brand new disease not yet fully understood.
Thu, May 28, 2009 | Lisa Barger “Is brain plaque real?”
Yes, it is, although it has little in common with the plaque found on your teeth and gums.
Fri, May 1, 2009 | Lisa Barger “What is sole therapy?”
Sole therapy—or sol therapy—is just another term for drinking salt water as a way to “cleanse” your system. Don’t be fooled by slick marketing and chemical double-speak.
Tue, April 28, 2009 | Lisa Barger “Are there any herbs that might strengthen your immune system against swine flu?”
Because swine flu is such a new virus there haven’t been any scientific studies but, yes, there are herbs that have been proven to stimulate the immune system and “fight” other strains of cold and flu.
Mon, April 27, 2009 | Lisa Barger “What is balneotherapy?”
Balneotherapy is just another word for therapeutic bathing. Cold showers, hot springs, jet spas … you name it, they’re all forms of balneotherapy.