There is an increasing debate between those who believe meat is essential to human diet and health, and those who do not. One side believes we should not eat meat because it’s bad for our health, and many…

Popular myths, outdated or wrong information can keep people from knowing the truth. In the age of the internet its easy to be mislead and to have personal a bias confirmed. Accurate up-to-day information is essential to finding…

Another tragic suicide of a celebrity, chief Anthony Bourdain, once again leaves many people perplexed about why someone with a successful career and exciting life would chose to end his life. How can depression lead someone to self-destruction…

As Yoga’s popularity rapidly expands, it’s more important than ever to separate the facts from myths, so it’s real benefits are not obscured by misinformation. The myriad styles of yoga that have become popular are based on classical…

When I first began practicing yoga in the mid-1970s, it was considered an exotic practice from India, associated with Eastern religions and the ’60s counter-culture. It was just starting to find its way into mainstream Western cultures, with…

The body is made up of trillions of cells, which consistently grow, divide and die. Unlike healthy cells, cancer cells do not die—they divide out of control, due to damaged DNA, and can spread throughout the body. Cancer…

Beyond East and West Changing your perspective on health, social and personal transformation Something is desperately wrong. People in Western countries spend billions dollars on healthcare, therapy and drugs. France and the U.S. have the highest rate of…

I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering: what is it going to be like, that cottage of darkness? – Mary Oliver Death is a sleep where individuality is forgotten – Arthur Schopenhauer Death is…

Most of us have heard of massage, physical therapy and chiropractors, but not other therapeutic methods such as others like Cranial-sacral, Structural therapy. Massage comes in many different styles, from well-known Swedish, Sports and Thai massage to lesser…

Yes, in some cases, but in many cases, no. There is no definitive answer, because each person is different with different needs. In general, clinical evidence shows that it’s best to get your nutritional needs from the food…

CHI: What is holistic natural medicine? Is it able to replace “conventional” medicine? Is it enough for our needs? Golestaneh: Natural medicine has a very long history; it isn’t new. There are some forms, such as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine,…

Acupuncture is a natural medical system originating in China over 2,000 years ago. Although known in Europe as far back as the 1600’s. It started gaining acceptance in the West in the 1900’s. Over the last 20 years…

How do you make a case for something? Science, a method that looks at evidence systematically, is one way to do this. Another way is anecdotal evidence, less rigorous than science but it is nevertheless valid. Traditional medicine…

If you had an amazingly useful tool or natural ability that you took for granted, wouldn’t you want to know more about it? Wouldn’t you want to intentionally use it and cultivate your ability? Most people would say…

In the last two articles I defined what cardiovascular disease (CVD) is, its causes and the key role that diet plays in prevention and treatment. Here we’ll look at the role exercise and lifestyle plays in heart health….

A myth develops when an idea or ethos is assumed to be “natural” or the way things are. It’s a way of naturalizing something that is not. Society and culture are built on our ability to create myths….

Several studies in the past few years have shown that a diet high in fruits and vegetables can help alleviate many of the vision problems associated with aging. Most recently, a study by researchers in the department of…

A patient I’ll call “RG” contacted Keyvan Golestaneh after attending one of Keyvan’s workshops in Paris, France. The man was overweight, pre-diabetic, slept badly, suffered poor digestion, endured ongoing depression, and was bothered by the skin condition known…