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Feature Writer: Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Victoria Anisman-Reiner, B.Sc., C.C.A., J. Engelken, 2003

We specialize in answers to your questions about energy work, aromatherapy oils, traditional healing practices, homeopathy and holistic nutrition.

What are antioxidants? Is a vegetarian diet good for you? What kind of everyday superfoods can I rely on to protect immunity?

Read on for information about energy healing, Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Native American medicine, pure essential oil safety, secrets to thyroid health, how much water you should be drinking, and more.

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Victoria Anisman-Reiner

What Does Organic Food Really Mean?

In: Holistic Nutrition

Organic meat, produce, and packaged food products fly off of health food store shelves in ever-increasing numbers. But what part is marketing & what's the healthy truth? more...

Natural Mosquito Repellent as Good as Bug Spray

In: Aromatherapy

NCB Michigan tested a mixture of essential oils in mosquito season and found the oil blend as effective at preventing mosquito bites as commercial insect repellent. more...

Best Natural Moisturizers for Dry Summer Skin

In: Natural Medicine (general)

Dry summer skin needs special moisturizers that soothe and relieve heat and sun. Almond, virgin olive oil and essential oils make natural moisturizing lotions and creams. more...

Foods for Natural Thyroid Support

In: Holistic Nutrition

Thyroid and metabolism problems are common in Western countries, but there are natural ways to improve thyroid health by improving diet and foods. more...

9 Natural Cures for Insomnia

In: Natural Medicine (general)

People who suffer from sleepless nights know that curing insomnia isn't easy - but it is possible, with these natural, non-invasive sleep aids and insomnia cures. more...

Does Sugar Addiction Affect Sports Performance?

In: Holistic Nutrition

The Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom has brought a spotlight to sports nutrition with widely publicized discussion on his sugar cravings, "erratic play" & sugar addiction. more...

Diabetes Drugs & Supplies Overwhelm Prevention

In: Natural Medicine (general)

Diabetics turn in record numbers to drugs, diabetes testers, & supplies while evidence mounts that the only effective treatment is weight loss, a healthy diet & exercise. more...

Doctors Warn Cancer Patients to Avoid Vitamins

In: Holistic Nutrition

Although there's no conclusive evidence either way, some cancer experts recommend antioxidants while others insist chemo patients avoid vitamins that could interfere. more...

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