Articles by Dr. Phil Domenico:Easy Ways to Balance an Acidic Diet(NaturalNews) The American diet is anything but balanced. The mass consumption of meat, grains and processed foods causes the body to become overly acidic, which strips it of minerals. Over the long haul, those who do not balance their diet with alkaline...
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Mental Health Tied to Chromium and Insulin(NaturalNews) Long known for its beneficial effects on blood sugar, chromium (Cr) has most recently been tied to cognitive health as well. In May of 2009, scientists from the USDA and the Medical College of Georgia reported that Cr supplementation helped...
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Low-Dose Aspirin Not Answer for Heart Health(NaturalNews) If you listen to the reigning experts from the pharmaceutical world, aspirin appears to be the cure-all for everything. Now, a new Yale University study suggests that low-dose aspirin may prevent liver damage caused by side effects of drugs,...
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Low-Carb Diets Do Not Have to be Stressful or Boring(NaturalNews) In a study comparing an Atkins-type diet with a reduced-calorie regime, Tufts University scientists reported that low-carb diets may impair cognitive performance (D'Anci 2009). Since glucose is the brain's primary fuel, the need for it...
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Finding the Powerful Forces of Nature in the Compost Pile(NaturalNews) Philosophers throughout history have sought out grand theories to define Nature, as if there were a unifying feature. The ancient Greeks were particularly curious in this regard, though they had very little evidence to work with. In the...
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The Slime That Threatens Healthcare(NaturalNews) Beware of snake oil salesmen, particularly in pharmaceutical ads, or physicians doling out expensive drugs. Most of the time, drugs are not the answer, especially for kids. Unfortunately, healthcare is driven mostly by profit, and currently...
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Only One Chromium Supplement Helps People with Diabetes(NaturalNews) Chromium is an essential mineral in humans that helps the hormone insulin function properly. When insulin is functioning well, blood sugar is balanced. The job of insulin is to remove sugar from the bloodstream and to transport it to the...
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U.S. Doctors Should Prescribe Vitamins Rather Than Placebos(NaturalNews) The New York Times reported recently that American doctors regularly prescribe placebos to patients. The survey involved 679 randomly chosen internists and rheumatologists, among them about half reported recommending placebos regularly....
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Fruits are Loaded with Nutrients(NaturalNews) It’s hard to beat fruits. They provide an abundance of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, essential oils, antioxidants, fiber, and anti-inflammatory substances. Many are alkaline-forming, so they help counteract the strongly acidic...
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Finding God in the Compost Pile(NaturalNews) Philosophers throughout history have sought out grand theories to define Nature, as if there were a unifying feature. The ancient Greeks were particularly curious in this regard, though they had very little evidence to work with. In the...
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New Study Reveals Resveratrol Improves Health and Longevity(NaturalNews) Such important information should not be downplayed by the mass media. Yet, that is exactly what just transpired. Instead, they reported that resveratrol improved health, but not longevity, in aging mice on a standard diet. In other words,...
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Kids Thrive on Full Fat Organic Milk(NaturalNews) If we were not confused enough already, out comes a new recommendation that runs against nutritional wisdom. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently changed its recommendation for children under 2 years old from whole milk to 2% milk....
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The Wastefulness of Consumerism - Brought to You by Al Gore(NaturalNews) I know he’s an easy target; kind of nerdy and goofy; an elitist, in a bookish sense. Kerry was similar. Neither carried the Democratic ticket, apparently because they could not relate to the common man. Part of that perception arose from...
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The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: Interview with the Author(NaturalNews) I had the distinct pleasure of reading a paperback book by Dr. Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr. called the Alkaline-Acid Food Guide. It is a short read and quick reference on the extent to which foods affect the pH balance in our...
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Are Lower LDL Levels Always Beneficial?(NaturalNews) Lowering cholesterol is a core principle of cardiology. However, with the results of two recent clinical trials, that theory is being seriously questioned, as is the value of some widely used cholesterol-lowering medicines.
In 2006,...
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Debating the Cause of Autism: Genes vs. Nutrition(NaturalNews) Autism is on the rise, but is it due to inheritance or to lifestyle? This seems to be the burning question of the day, as many new insights into the cause of autism are unfolding.
Autism encompasses a range of disorders, from mild to...
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About the authorDr. Phil Domenico is a nutritional scientist and educator with a research background in biochemistry and microbiology. Formerly an infectious disease scientist, he now works as a consultant for supplement companies and the food industry.
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