What Is It?http://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/en-US2012-02-12T11:26:48ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Resveratrolhttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/resveratrol.htmlLisa Barger2009-06-25T14:51:11ZWhat Is It? resveratrol“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.
]]>Cell Phone Elbowhttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/cell-phone-elbow.htmlLisa Barger2009-06-02T14:36:19ZWhat Is It? cell phone elbow cubital tunnel syndrome“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.
]]>Morgellonshttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/morgellons.htmlLisa Barger2009-05-29T05:00:01ZWhat Is It? morgellons“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.
]]>Brain Plaquehttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/brain-plaque.htmlLisa Barger2009-05-28T21:21:24ZWhat Is It? brain plaque“Is brain plaque real?”
Yes, it is, although it has little in common with the plaque found on your teeth and gums.
]]>Sole Therapyhttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/sole-therapy.htmlLisa Barger2009-05-01T16:46:02ZWhat Is It? himalayan crystal salt sol therapy sole therapy“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.
]]>Herbs, Swine Flu & Your Immune Systemhttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/herbs-swine-flu-your-immune-system.htmlLisa Barger2009-04-28T22:03:09ZWhat Is It? herbs immune swine flu“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.
]]>Balneotherapyhttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/balneotherapy.htmlLisa Barger2009-04-27T11:00:49ZWhat Is It? balneotherapy“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.
]]>How Much Juice Is A "Serving"?http://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/how-much-juice-is-a-serving.htmlLisa Barger2009-04-24T14:43:52Z“I read what you wrote about juicing and I have a question. If you’re making your own juice, how much do you have to drink to get a full serving of vegetables?”
Right now, 1 cup of juice—8 oz—is considered the nutritional equivalent of fresh vegetables.
]]>Best Meal Before A Workouthttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/best-meal-before-a-workout.htmlLisa Barger2009-04-24T14:25:31ZWhat Is It? best meal workout“What’s the best thing to eat if you’re going to work out? I’ve heard both sides.”
Right now, science says that the best meal to eat is one made up of low-gylcemic foods.
]]>Wilson's Syndromehttp://www.lisabarger.com/what-is-it/wilsons-syndrome.htmlLisa Barger2009-04-20T14:43:54ZWhat Is It? wilson's syndrome“What is Wilson’s syndrome. My daughter-in-law has this and I’d never heard of it before.”
I’m not surprised you’ve never heard of it before because the vast majority of medical experts don’t believe it is a real medical condition.
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