- Have something to say? Post a comment or discuss articles on Dr. Janet Starr Hull's Alternative Health Forum!
April 2004 Issue
Is This A Stroke?
One of our readers forwarded this to me, and it is well worth including in the newsletter. This might be a lifesaver for you or someone you love. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness can be fatal. Stroke victims may suffer brain... Continue Reading
Posted April 2004 | Permanent Link
Cortisol - Is NOT a Nasty Little Hormone
There is a new television advertisement promoting a 'revolutionary' product that suppresses cortisol for weight loss. The ad refers to cortisol as a "nasty little hormone" that creates fat around the stomach and hips. By taking their 'weight-loss pill', cortisol is suppressed and weight loss occurs - just like that.... Continue Reading
Posted April 2004 | Permanent Link
Why Bananas Are the Number One Fruit
Bananas. Bananas contain three natural sugars, sucrose, fructose and Glucose, and when combined with fiber, bananas produce an instant, sustained, and substantial boost of energy. Research has shown that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit for... Continue Reading
Posted April 2004 | Permanent Link
Did You Know?
* Research shows that heart disease risk may be reduced by more than 25 percent among those who eat 10 or more grams of fiber each day. That's three apples a day (simply throw three or four apples in a juicer) or one apple and two slices of whole wheat... Continue Reading
Posted April 2004 | Permanent Link
Q and A with Dr. Hull
To: jshull@sweetpoison.com Subject: swans with lead poisoning Q: I hope you can answer this question. I work at a wildlife rehabilitation center. And on countless occassions, we have had many swans dying of lead poisoning. The symptoms humans show. Could they be significant for the birds, too? I only ask... Continue Reading
Posted April 2004 | Permanent Link
Healthy Recipe
Two dynamite recipes from Kim Thompson BANANA MUFFINS 2 1/2 c. whole wheat pastry flour 2 T ground flaxseed 1 T baking soda 1/4 t. salt 1/8 t. ground cloves and ground ginger 1/4 t. ground cinnamon Mix all dry ingredients together and set aside. 4 ripe bananas mashed well... Continue Reading
Posted April 2004 | Permanent Link
Safety Alerts/Government Recalls
The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Has Recalled Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters Reason: The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013350.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Russound Has Recalled Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers Reason: The Controller/Amplifiers can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury... Continue Reading
Posted April 2004 | Permanent Link