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Back-Alley Abortions Women Forced to Go to Dangerous Clinics | By Wendell Price

This comment was in response to an article titled:Back-Alley Abortions in 2011: How Anti-Choice Zealots Force Women to Go to DangerousClinics Like Dr. Kermit Gosnell"sView Full Article Reference HereWe"ve allowed these simple-minded, an

The Most Important Risk Factor For Cardiovascular Disease May Be Inside Your Mouth | By Marcus Gitterle M.D.

Gum disease is not only epidemic affecting hundreds of millions worldwide it is a powerful, often hidden risk factor in millions of heart attacks, strokes, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and even cancer and diabetes, every year. Fortunate

Dr Gitterle and his take on the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bugs. | By Marcus Gitterle M.D.

Here at the Natural Health Informer (NHI), we gather vital information from various source across the world and this week weve had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Marc Gitterle regarding a Super Bug that has become a major concern for millions

Vitamin D Prevents Flu Better Than Vaccine | By Marcus Gitterle M.D.

Our readers know that we have been on the forefront of recommending vitamin D for prevention of influenza. The evidence continues to mount that vitamin D is probably the single, best thing you can take to prevent the flu (and a host of other d

Classic Individual Cherry Pies | By Karen Morgan

There really is no time like the present and as such, you shouldnt let another day pass without having tasted this cherry pie. Its a thing of beauty and as such, will never fade from the annals of my kitchen. Its my Marilyn Monroe, my classi

The future of medicine is now. | By Amy Myers M.D.

If I asked you to describe your ideal physician what would he or she look like? Would she be compassionate and empathic? Would she meet with you for a hour or maybe even two? Would she listen attentively to every detail of your health histo

A Simple, Natural Approach to Stress Management | By Marcus Gitterle M.D.

One of the most common reasons for doctor visits these days is anxiety, or stress. Whatever one chooses to call it, we have all felt the feeling of being overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, a sense of dread, fear, hyperventilation, sweaty palms before

Gluten Sensitivity: Is Something You Are Eating Making You Sick? | By Amy Myers M.D.

Are you eating something everyday that could be making you sick? I was! During my second year of medical school I was diagnosed with Graves Disease, an autoimmune disorder that caused my thyroid to be overactive. Each night before going to bed I woul