Dr. Firshein

The Tragic Death of Whitney Houston and The Dangers of Drug Abuse

Whitney Houston was a singer with extraordinary gifts. Some say the most beautiful voice of our time. Unfortunately her battle with addiction was almost as well known. Whether or not her death was due to an overdose, alcohol and drugs were sure to have played a part in the decline of her health.

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Black Tea Helps Lower Blood Pressure

New study finds that black tea may have great cardiovascular benefits in helping to lower blood pressure.

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Asthma and Stress

My life was severely affected by asthma and allergies. For a long time I suffered needlessly, not fully understanding the underlying causes of my condition. Later, I spent years learning everything that I could about natural treatments for asthma. What I found was both exhilarating and frustrating, because I knew how many people were suffering as well. I also learned painful lessons about the side-effects of medications. I put that information into my first book Reversing Asthma (now in its 13th printing). But for those who have never experienced an asthmatic attack, it can be terrifying. Read more at TONIC.com

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Sleep, The Gentle Healer

Many of my patients come to me with the following questions: How much sleep do I need? Why do I wake up feeling worse than before I went to sleep? With my night-time schedule, how can I get to sleep? I'm always tired, yet I don't seem to be able to sleep; How important is sleep?

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Treatment
Support
Nutraceuticals

Depression and Your Health

Your daily mood isn't all in your head; it also affects your physical health. Research shows that depression and resistance to disease are strongly linked. [Diseases] that must be fought with treatments for both mind and body.

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Nutraceutical Revolution

Over the coming weeks we will bring you chapters from Dr. Richard Firshein's book The Nutraceutical Revolution


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Complementary Medicine
DHEA

Taking a Second Look at Alternative Medicine

Most of us have heard of alternative medicine. We've seen it mentioned in health magazines and newsletters. But despite all the hoopla, most Americans are still unclear about the true aspects of the alternative health movement.

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How safe is DHEA, really?

DHEA is a precursor to sex hormones, both male and female. The body will take DHEA and convert it into other hormones, a process that is uniquely dependent on each individual's chemistry. For that reason, taking a DHEA supplement can be both a blessing and a curse.

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