Category Archives: Natural Remedies

Could a Chinese Herbal Remedy Save Ebola-Stricken Africa?

The first time I encountered this unusual Chinese herbal remedy was last winter when a healthcare colleague of mine’s husband was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after having extensive surgery to remove a tumor. Like many post-op courses following … Continue reading

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Dr. Pedre’s Holiday Wellness Gift Basket

As the holidays approach, and you’re thinking of gifts to get your loved ones and friends, I have put together a wellness gift basket full of ideas to help keep you healthy and well during the coming year.  Holiday pampering … Continue reading

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Prevent the Bulge! 8 Steps to Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

Brace yourselves, it’s the holidays again, and with all the parties and celebrations, there will be food, drinks and more food.  In fact, 51% of yearly weight gain in Americans happens during the 6-week holiday period. Popular belief is that … Continue reading

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Winterize your Immune System with these Superimmunity Foods

Every year as winter rolls around, we fear the cold or flu that will knock us off our feet for a week.  The winter season brings with its cooler temperatures, a wide array of cold and flu viruses that make … Continue reading

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The Flu Vaccine: New Information You Should Know

Flu season is upon us, and once again you are faced with the dilemma: should you get a flu vaccine or not?   Are there other flu prevention strategies that may work just as well or better?  Well, recent studies have … Continue reading

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Rebuttal to the Recent Study on Supplements and Mortality in Older Women

So should you take any supplements?  The answer to this question cannot be based on broad generalizations made from singular studies.  I believe this is an ongoing conversation with your doctor, who hopefully sees him or herself as a team … Continue reading

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Natural Alternatives to Treat Scrapes, Sunburns & more…

Check out my latest Ecomii post on how to treat typical summer maladies, like sunburns and poison ivy, with natural remedies.   Try out my recipe for a natural sunburn relief spray.  Learn what tea can help stop the poison ivy … Continue reading

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