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Articles

Starving Children
PHO #13

Food advertising preys on children. It’s well researched and deliberate. And it’s bad for children’s health.

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Beef and Babies
PHO #12

Beef and Babies: The more industrial beef a mom eats while pregnant, the more likely her son is to have health problems.

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Is There an Autism Epidemic?
PHO #12

Is There an Autism Epidemic? The CDC's estimate sheds little light on whether the rate of autism is increasing.

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Avian Flu
PHO #9

Avian Flu Roundup: As more is learned about the "deadly avian flu" it looks less like a public health crisis and more like fear mongering.

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Double Diabetes
PHO #9

Double Diabetes: Doctors are treating more young people for type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the same time. Yet some obvious questions are not being asked.

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Allergies and Asthma
PHO #8

Allergic Nation: Asthma and allergies are on the rise. It's not just more allergens. Immune systems are more reactive, too.

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Young Bones and Milk
PHO #7

Young Bones and Milk: Conventional wisdom says that milk builds bones, but available research suggests it's exercise that does the trick.

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Flu Vaccines
PHO #6

Flu Vaccines: Unnecessary panic and possible forced vaccinations for bird flu lurk in our future.

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Sweeteners
PHO #3

Sweeteners: Not So Sweet: Even one sweetened drink per week puts your health at risk

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Antidepressants
PHO #1

What If They Gave An Antidepressant and No One Came? Drugging our kids and ourselves into submission

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Diabetes and Children
PHO #1

Diabetes is Taking Our Kids: Once a disease of old age, type 2 diabetes is attacking children

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Shows

Allergy Alternatives

Health educator Layna Berman discusses allergies, their origins, and treatment options using diet, nutrients, herbs, and homeopathy. Resources: Resources on allergies and immunity

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Autism and ADHD: Nutrient Therapies

Julie Matthews, CNC and author of Nourishing Hope discusses nutrient approaches for treatment of autism and ADHD. Resources: Nourishing Hope by Julie Matthews; Resources on nutrition, children, chronic illness, and mind, mood, and stress

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Bioinitiative: Standards for Electrosmog

Cindy Sage and David O. Carpenter, MD discuss the Bioinitiative Report that proposes better standards for exposure to electromagnetic fields based on the work of leading scientists. Includes extended discussion on self-care not available on the broadcast version. Resources: Bioinitiative Report www.bioinitiative.org; Resources on radiation

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Medical Decision Making

Oleg Reznik, MD, author of The Secrets of Medical Decision Making discusses how to avoid becoming a victim of the health care machine. Resources: Oleg Reznik, MD website www.olegreznikmd.com; The Secrets of Medical Decision Making: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Health Care Machine by Oleg Reznik

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Antidepressants: Bad Medicine

Peter Breggin, MD, whose long career has been spent fighting the pharmaceutical industry in the courts over the dangers of psychiatric medications, discusses the risks of antidepressants. Resources: The Anti-Depressant Fact Book and Your Drug May Be Your Problem by Peter Breggin www.breggin.com

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Treatment Alternatives

Janet Zand, ND, OMD, LAc, co-author of Smart Medicine for Healthier Living discusses alternative treatment therapies for a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic, including herbal, homeopathic and nutrient. Resources: Smart Medicine for Healthier Living by Janet Zand, Allan Spreen, and James LaValle, and Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Janet Zand, Rachel Walton, and Bob Rountree

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HPV Vaccine Risks

Barbara Loe Fisher, president of the National Vaccine Information Center, discusses the risks from the campaign to mass vaccinate with the new HPV vaccine. Resources: National Vaccine Information Center www.nvic.org; A Shot in the Dark by Harris Coulter and Barbara Fisher and A Consumer’s Guide to Childhood Vaccines by Barbara Fisher; Resources on immunity, resources on cancer, and resources on children's health

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Girls at Risk

Leslie Acoca, MA, MFT, director of In Our Daughters’ Hands, discusses the health of incarcerated girls. Resources: In Our Daughters’ Hands: (415) 888-2211 and blckswans@aol.com

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Cesarean Epidemic

Midwife Constance Miles, RN discusses the dangerous trend toward using cesarean surgery instead of natural childbirth. Resources: Women’s Ways www.womensways.org; North American Registry of Midwives www.narm.org; Citizens for Midwifery cfmidwifery.org; Midwives Alliance of North America www.mana.org; California Association of Midwives www.californiamidwives.org; International Cesarean Awareness Network www.ican-online.org; Association of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology www.birthpsychology.com/apppah/; National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers www.nocirc.org; The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth and Obstetric Myths versus Research Realities by Henci Goer; Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

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Fluoride Dangers

Chemist Paul Connett, PhD, from Fluoride Action Network discusses the dangers of fluoride and the history of its introduction. Resources: Fluoride Deception by Christopher Bryson and the Fluoride Action Network www.fluoridealert.org

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Digestive Wellness for Children

Nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski, PhD discusses her new book Digestive Wellness for Children about preventing and healing digestive disorders in children. Resources: Digestive Wellness and Digestive Wellness for Children by Elizabeth Lipski, PhD www.innovativehealing.com

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Reproductive Choice

Health educator Layna Berman discusses recent attacks on reproductive freedom of teens and reviews birth control options during the first half-hour, then reviews the work of physician John Lee, MD on hormone balance. Resources: Planned Parenthood Golden Gate www.ppgg.org; Managing Contraception www.managingcontraception.com; and What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer by John Lee and David Zava and What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause by John Lee

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Vaccine Risks

Randall Neustaedter, OMD discusses vaccination safety and efficacy. Resources: The Vaccine Guide and Child Health Guide by Randall Neustaedter, OMD and the website www.cure-guide.com

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Depressing News About Anti-Depressants

Dr. Peter Breggin, MD discusses why anti-depressants should not be used, especially on children. Resources: The Anti-Depressant Fact Book and Your Drug May Be Your Problem by Peter Breggin www.breggin.com

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Autism: A Natural Approach

Journalist Stephanie Marohn discusses her book, a compilation of natural approaches for treating autism. Resources: The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism by Stephanie Marohn

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Testing and Treating Allergies

Physician and researcher Dr. Vincent Marinkovich, MD of Immune Tech discusses his new at-home allergy testing kits

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Childhood Autism: A Nutritional Approach

Bernard Rimland, PhD, a research psychologist and founcer of the Autism Research Institute discusses the biological foundation for neurological disorders Resources: Autism Research Institute www.autismwebsite.com/ari/

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Vaccinations

Herbalist and midwife Avia Jill Romm discusses how parents can make invformed decisions about vaccination Resources: Vaccinations: a Thoughtful Parent's Guide by Avia Jill Romm

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Talking to Your Children About Nutrition

Layna Berman, Health Integrationist

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Natural Nutrition For Children

Dr. Abram Hoffer MD PhD discusses his nutrient-based approach to learning and behavior disorders in children Resources: Dr Hoffer's ABCs of Natural Nutrition for Children by Abram Hoffer

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Nutritional Effects on Behavior in Schools and Prisons

Sociologist Stephen Schoenthaler, PhD discusses his long study showing a decrease in violent behavior and increase of IQ with the elimination of junk foods and the addition of a daily multi vitamin.

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Aspartame Illness

Internist Dr. H.J. Roberts discusses the potential ill effects of aspartame (NutraSweet®) Resources: Aspartame: Is it Safe? by HJ Roberts

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Preparing Your Body For and Recovering From Pregnancy

Trainer, Dancer, Helene Byrne, ACE

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Preventing and Treating Prenatal and Infant Trauma

Dr.William Emerson, PhD, pychologist - Emerson Training Seminars

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Talking to Your Kids About Healthy Eating Choices

Layna Berman, Health Integrationist

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Childhood Autism

Bernard Rimland, PhD, research psychologist and founder of the Autism Research Institute Resources: Autism Research Institute www.autismwebsite.com/ari/

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