http://bridges2hlth.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Linda Mundorff en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:55:54 GMT 2010-01-05T13:55:54Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947544 I recently approved an article post from John and Sandy on  colloidal silver.   The article comes on a little strong, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.  As a matter of . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:34:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947544 Linda Mundorff 2009-12-15T05:34:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904207 UV-C light is the C-Band of the Ultraviolet spectrum of the sun and its purpose is to keep the microorganism communities of our world in balance by inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria, viruses, . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:53:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904207 Linda Mundorff 2009-11-17T04:53:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899002 Pelvic pain is one of those problems that can be caused by a variety of conditions: 1. Menstrual cramps 2. Endometriosis 3. Strained muscle 4. Pinched nerve 5. Vaginal infection/ pelvic infection . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:24:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899002 Linda Mundorff 2009-11-13T09:24:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898984 Hi Everyone, I want to make sure that all of my readers remember that I am not a medical doctor. So please make sure you read the following disclaimer. I want this site to be a fun and educational experience . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:05:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898984 Linda Mundorff 2009-11-13T09:05:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898957 Thanksgiving is such a special time of year.  During our traditional dinner the family goes around and shares what they are thankful for this year. Therefore, I thought it would . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:32:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898957 Linda Mundorff 2009-11-13T08:32:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977895454 This article can be read from its original source at:  http://www.healthradio.net/articles/27886-nutrition-for-a-healthy-mind-and-body-the-science-of-food   Nutrition for a Healthy . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977895454 Linda Mundorff 2009-11-11T07:50:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818306 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a petition to classify topical silver, as a pesticide .  Although this current issue before the Board does not impact the dietary usage of . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:07:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818306 Linda Mundorff 2009-09-19T02:07:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818296 In Part, I of this two-part series President Obama approved a task force dedicated to finding a resolution to health care reform.   I finished part I with an exploration of the tactics insurance . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:55:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818296 Linda Mundorff 2009-09-19T01:55:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818290 I read the article that was posted by Pamela Hurley and would like to add my thoughts on this important  national issue.  As Americans, now is the time for all of us to . . . Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:49:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818290 Linda Mundorff 2009-09-19T01:49:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793110 Over the weekend, my husband and I went to a funeral.  The woman was 82 years old and died from complications from Alzheimer's.  She lived an amazing life, full of adventure and excitement. . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:40:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793110 Linda Mundorff 2009-08-30T04:40:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696882             What do diazolindinyl urea, formaldehyde, trocopheryl, acetatestearic acid, methylparaben, lead, mercury, and micronized titanium dioxide . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 05:52:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696882 Linda Mundorff 2009-05-31T05:52:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696879 http://www.globaltalkradio.com/shows/livingahealthierlife/ I will host 3 shows over the next 3 weeks.  Would love your feedback. click on link above and scroll down for the show, . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 05:46:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696879 Linda Mundorff 2009-05-31T05:46:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977692722   The swine flu has already killed close to 150 people in Mexico, while cases are being reported in the U.S. and abroad.   The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that we are near . . . Wed, 27 May 2009 03:43:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977692722 Linda Mundorff 2009-05-27T03:43:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625449   I read the following somewhere: " When you’re young and beautiful it is an accident of nature, but when you're older and have looks you earned it !" We don’t have any control . . . Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:44:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625449 Linda Mundorff 2009-03-15T12:44:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551527   It's in your bathroom right now; no one is immune from it; and it is something most of us hate to deal with. What is it? It's the laundry. The fact is, we don't often think about . . . Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:34:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551527 Linda Mundorff 2009-01-02T23:34:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551521            Topical creams are those preparations that are applied to the skin and can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC) and stronger preparations by . . . Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:26:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551521 Linda Mundorff 2009-01-02T23:26:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977395362   Decades ago, it was common practice when a woman needed to supplement with calcium, her doctor would recommend popping a couple of Tums .   We have certainly learned a great deal since . . . Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:35:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977395362 Linda Mundorff 2008-07-11T14:35:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366220 By Dr. Linda Mundorff, MPH, MSN, ND, RN, CNC, CTN Got health insurance but it won't cover your chiropractic visits? Massage therapy? Acupuncture? The demand for these services is here . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:11:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366220 Linda Mundorff 2008-06-09T03:11:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287127         By Dr. Linda Mundorff, MPH,MSN,ND,RN,CNC,CTN           When was the last time you picked up a package of food . . . Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:39:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287127 Linda Mundorff 2008-03-18T02:39:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268059   By Dr. Linda Mundorff, MPH,MSN,ND,RN,CNC,CTN           As health care professionals nurses know that microorganisms consist of a variety . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:35:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268059 Linda Mundorff 2008-02-25T20:35:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263357   by Dr. Linda Mundorff, MPH, MSN, ND, RN, CNC, CTN    What does it mean to live a healthy life?   Does it mean the absence of illness? Having a positive attitude? To . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:53:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977263357 Linda Mundorff 2008-02-20T20:53:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172406             The first group of the baby boomer generation has already started to retire.     Most were prepared in that they . . . Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:48:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172406 Linda Mundorff 2007-11-09T18:48:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069014     Have you noticed the heat wave we have been experiencing around the country?  It has been downright hot, with temperatures well into the 100-105 degree mark.  Lately, I have . . . Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:52:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069014 Linda Mundorff 2007-07-28T04:52:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045696     Naturopathy is a non-traditional health modality that seeks to improve health and treat diseases predominately by stimulating the body’s innate ability to heal.  Naturopathic . . . Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:03:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045696 Linda Mundorff 2007-07-02T19:03:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011395 Women’s health initiative http://www.whi.org/   Health Calculators http://www.umm.edu/healthcalculators/   Neuropsychiatric institute http://www.npi.ucla.edu/index.html   . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 21:53:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011395 Linda Mundorff 2007-05-27T21:53:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011391 When our founding fathers first wrote the Constitution the biggest issues were establishing a foundation for this great nation to build upon.  So why is it that in 200 years we still can’t figure . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 21:46:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011391 Linda Mundorff 2007-05-27T21:46:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998452 Self-advocacy is the ability to represent yourself. However, there are many who are not able to advocate for themselves, such as: children and the elderly. In health care a patient cannot adequately advocate . . . Sat, 12 May 2007 01:17:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998452 Linda Mundorff 2007-05-12T01:17:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995242 Disclaimer:  Dr. Mundorff is a Board Certified Naturopath, and not a medical doctor.  The information in this column is for educational purposes only and should not be used to self-diagnose and . . . Tue, 08 May 2007 10:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995242 Linda Mundorff 2007-05-08T10:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995239  Back Safety and Nurses    Did you know that nurses have the highest rate of disability claims of all professions combined?  Did you also know that nurses have the highest rate . . . Tue, 08 May 2007 10:09:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995239 Linda Mundorff 2007-05-08T10:09:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976988448 The United States - the most powerful and richest Country in the world. -We set the standard that all other nations follow. Why is it then, that hundreds of thousands are without healthcare? We have hockey . . . Sat, 05 May 2007 17:34:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976988448 Linda Mundorff 2007-05-05T17:34:08Z