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You may read our selection of articles written by TrueNorth Health staff below.
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Vitamin B12 recommendations for Vegans
Individuals seeking to support their health by following a vegan (total vegetarian) diet often face a multitude of advice-laden comments from friends, family, and even their physicians. Typically, these communications suggest that vital nutrients are commonly deficient in the vegan diet. The old standby, "But you can't get enough complete protein… read more
Escape the Dietary Pleasure Trap
When you climb into a hot tub, it pays to edge in slowly. The water can be so hot as to be unpleasant, until you get used to it. Then it will feel pleasant. When you step into a swimming pool, the water sometimes feels cold. But after a few minutes, you get used to it. The scent of pine trees or fragrant flowers is wonderful, at first. But then… read more
The Four Major Factors of Health
Develop an understanding of these basic principles and you will be well on your way to health
Health can best be described as an optimum state of physical, mental and social well-being, with the emphasis on optimum. Since health results from healthful living, the only way we can hope to achieve this optimum state of well-being - our… read more
Natural Hygiene, the Science of Health
There's more to Hygiene than cleanliness and sanitation. And society is getting the message.
Hygiene is defined in the dictionary as the science of health and its preservation. But just what does that mean?
Science, the dictionary tells us, is the systematic observation of natural phenomena for the purpose of discovering laws governing… read more
Misconceptions about Food
Dietary facts can help simplify your life.
Many people have difficulty sticking with their diets because they are not getting enough to eat!
At the recent ANHS International Conference, many questions were asked about food. Since many were prompted by common misconceptions about the Hygienic diet, we asked Dr. Alan Goldhamer to… read more
Life Expectancy
Separating the Facts from the Myths
Speculation about longevity, aging, and rejuvenation has flourished since antiquity.
Most of us have heard of the myth of Shangri-La, where people live for a thousand years, free from all earthly ills, in a land of perpetual sunshine. This is just one example among many.
People in all places in all times,… read more
Is Your Water Safe to Drink?
In 1989, Congress struck a blow to the Safe Drinking Water Act when it stipulated that public drinking water supplies must be made available "economically." This requirement meant that standards involving contaminants must consider not only the quantity of contamination but also the cost of removing contaminants.
When drinking water is… read more
Making Time for Health
Learn why it is so important to plan in advance for your health success
When it comes to healthful living, knowing what to do isn't always enough! Translating good intentions into good behavior can be hard to do. One of the biggest obstacles to healthful living is the problem psychologists refer to as "channel factors." To understand… read more
The Buffer Zone Approach to Good Stress Management
Stroll through any modern bookstore's psychology/self-help section, and you will see numerous books addressing concerns about stress management. People in today's society are often stressed out, and the authors of these books offer their thoughts about how to correct the situation.
Some of these books make many fine suggestions, such as… read more
Reducing the Stress of Making Major Decisions
A significant source of stress in life can come from struggling with major decisions. Complex decisions, such as whether or not to change jobs, to make particular investments, to agree to a recommended surgery, or to stay in a relationship, can result in increased tension, confusion, and psychological distress. While we cannot avoid making such… read more