Matthew Marturano

Complete story from Rediff News Results from screening conducted at the National Institute for AIDS Research in Pune, India has shown that a homeopathic medicine is effective against HIV, the virus which is associated with AIDS. "The homeopathy compound screened in vitro at NARI against HIV has been found to have a lot of potential in effectively killing the virus," according to Director ... (more)

Bunk Multivitamin Research Rears Its Ugly Head (Again)

Every Spring, it seems, there are a flurry of articles published seeking to "debunk" the idea that multivitamins may be good for you. Considering the hundreds of billions of dollars spent annually on prescription drugs that have been proven not to work (I am reminded in particular of a drug commercial stating that depression medications don't work in 2/3 of people) it is a constant wonder to me ... (more)

Protein Deficiency Leads To Fat Burning

Full article from Science Daily. A study published in the January issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry observed an increase in fat burning activity in mice with a congenital protein deficiency. It is another blow to the heavily popularized, and often misunderstood, "high-protein" approach to weight loss.According to senior author Kamal Metha, professor of molecular and cellular ... (more)

What Is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a distinct philosophy of health that seeks to maximize wellness by assisting the body's innate capacity to recover from illness and injury, and by increasing the function of biochemical processes that are necessary for health. Naturopathy may include any number of healing modalities, including herbal remedies, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, mechanotherapy, counseling, and ... (more)

Big Pharma FAILS - 2010 Year in Review

Comparative Stock Values of Pharmaceutical Companies referenced in this article.22 Nov 10A Press Release from the Department of Justice states that $2.5 billion in fines, forfeitures, restitution and disgorgement were recovered this year making it the largest in history. Most of the cases resulting in recoveries were brought to the government by whistleblowers under the False Claims Act.According ... (more)