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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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Dr. Richard N. Firshein, founder and medical director of The Firshein Center for Comprehensive Medicine in New York City, is a leading pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine.  He is board certified in Family Medicine  and a certified medical Acupuncturist.  In his 25 years of practice, Dr. Firshein has written four groundbreaking books including "Reversing  Asthma" and the "Vitamin prescription for Life".  Dr. Firshein has developed Comprehensive Programs for a wide variety of medical conditions and has successfully treated thousands of patients. At the Firshein Center, Dr. Firshein personally oversees and directs the care of every patient.  He utilizes the best of Eastern practice and Western medicine to provide a custom-tailored, comprehensive program to return each one of his patients to optimal health. When possible, Dr. Firshein uses natural, non-invasive approaches and therapies to allow the body to restore and recover naturally.  This process starts with a thorough review of patient’s medical history and examination, as well as laboratory testing which may include a nutritional profile, markers for chronic inflammation, allergy testing, testing for hormone levels, testing for environmental toxins and genetic and age markers.  Based on a physical exam and testing, Dr. Firshein will create a comprehensive program specifically for your needs. For more information about his practice , go to www.firsheincenter.com

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