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Detoxification is a major therapy in alternative medicine. The idea of cleansing the digestive system, opening up the sweat glands, and otherwise promoting the elimination of toxins has been around for a long time. Cleansing the liver and colon seem to be especially good therapies for many conditions. But…

Many men in modern society are suffering from hormonal imbalance. Men are exposed to too many estrogens and often have too little estrogen. It has been estimated that close to 40% of men over 45 have low levels of the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone creates the characteristic features that have…

In this program, Steven Horne and Dr. Jay Vanden Heuvel discuss the coronavirus pandemic and how you can protect your health from COVID-19 and any other virus by keeping your immune system healthy. We discuss the role of nutrients like Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, and Zinc in preventing COVID-19 and ask why…

Cancer is a disease that strikes fear in many people. Not only is it the second leading cause of death in civilized nations, it's also the leading cause of death in people aged 45-75.  There are many approaches to cancer both medical and alternative, but one of the biggest factors in recovery isn't…

What is now called PTSD has long been observed in soldiers returning from war. It was called shell shock in World War I and battle fatigue in world war II. PTSD is a mental health problem associated with people who have witnessed or participated in terrifying events. It is the ongoing effects of the…

Thyroid disorders are very common, not only in the United States but around the world. There are physical causes of this, which include a lack of iodine and the prevalence of iodine disruptors like chlorine, bromine, and fluoride. Most thyroid disease is autoimmune however and in my experience, the energy…

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection, spread by ticks.  Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely by Borrelia mayonii it is transmitted through tick bites. Several days after the bite, the person typically develops a bullseye-like rash, fever, headache, and fatigue. Most cases of Lyme…

Eating too many refined carbohydrates (like refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, white flour, and white rice) is one of the most serious threats we face to our health. These simple carbohydrates spike our blood sugar levels, causing excessive release of insulin. When people don't eat regularly, this…

This course will help you understand the four elements and the twelve categories of herbs in greater depth. We'll cover remedies associated with each of the elements and the twelve categories of herbs. Click on one of the sessions listed below to access recordings and handouts. 

People often speak of the mind-body connection, but what about the heart-body connection. Our thoughts and attitudes are important to the health of our body, but so is our emotional state.Traditional systems of medicine in both the Orient and the West have linked various emotions with the functions of…

Nobody likes pain, whether it is physical pain or emotional suffering. When we're in pain, we want it to end. That's why people turn to pain relievers, substances that numb the sensations of pain. These may be pharmaceutical drugs, herbs, alcohol, or illegal drugs. Unfortunately, these approaches try…

I've spent a lot of time this past month following the COVID-19 disease and the surrounding crisis the world is going through. There is good news:First, antibody testing suggests that the death rate from COVID-19 may be no greater than the seasonal flu.Second, most of the people who are dying from this…

More than 130 people a day die from opioid-related drug overdoses. Opioids include prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total economic burden of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States…

This is a two-hour presentation with Steven Horne and Jay Vanden Heuvel discussing the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and what we believe is going on behind the scenes. We discuss why we should not give in to hate or fear and the opportunity this presents for natural medicine.

An autoimmune disorder is a situation where immune system responses are causing damage to the body. It has been likened to the concept of friendly fire in warfare, where the military accidentally targets their own troops due to misinformation. The medical profession doesn't have a satisfactory answer…

This is a webinar Jay and I did which I'm posting for the benefit of our members. 

On Thursday, March 26 I did this second webinar, which was an update from the earlier webinar I did for members. I'm posing the recording here so members can see the update.

The stress of modern society leaves many people feeling tired, but unable to relax and sleep properly. Adaptogens are herbs that help the body cope with stress. There are two basic types of adaptogens. The first, and most well-known, are the stimulating adaptogens like Korean or American ginseng, Eleuthero…

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS WEBINAR:In this webinar, I discussed various products rather openly. I did this because this is a closed group. You have to be a member to access this information. It is not available to the general public, which allows me to be more open. I tried to make it clear in the webinar…

We all recognize the feeling of being stressed. After all, everyone experiences difficult times, setbacks, death, accidents and other unfortunate circumstances in life. However, it isn't just the stressful events that are the problem, it's how we deal with them. And, it's important that people develop…