Category Archives: herbal medicine

Understanding Glaucoma

by John G. Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac., edited by Barbara Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac.With an Emphasis on Primary Open-Angle GlaucomaTable of ContentsIntroduction Blood Tests in GlaucomaNatural Compounds Helpful in GlaucomaIntroductionGlaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, with nearly 70 million people … Continue reading

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Understanding Heart Attacks and Heart Disease

compiled by John G. Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac., edited by Barbara Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac.Table of ContentsIntroductionPlaque FormationMyocardial InfarctionIschemia-ReperfusionReperfusion, Reactive Oxygen Species and ApoptosisMechanical Support – StentsNatural Compounds that Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack or Benefit Heart HealthBenefits of Diet and … Continue reading

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