Alternative Medicine

April 6, 2024

April 6, 1944 — Memphian, Phil Larimore says life at Anzio far from ‘Beer And Skittles’

The news story began, “Life on Anzio Beachhead has been by no means “beer and skittles.” It’s just plain mud and dirty, dangerous work. Take it […]
April 6, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?” (Part 4 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 5, 2024

April 5, 1944 — Phil awarded his first medal of valor, the Silver Star

On April 5, at a battalion ceremony in the Pine Grove, Phil was surprised to be awarded his first battle medal, the Silver Star—the third-highest military combat […]
April 5, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you find out if you have an abnormal cholesterol?” (Part 3 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 4, 2024

April 4, 1944 — Fresh bread at Anzio—Yanks ignore shells to keep bakery humming

 Every square yard of the Anzio beachhead in Italy can be reached by the enemy’s guns. But routine tasks go on, and Allied troops in the […]
April 4, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What is cholesterol and why should you care?” (Part 2 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
April 3, 2024

April 3, 1944 — Movies on the Anzio beachhead

War correspondent, Ernie Pyle, wrote, “As tiny and shell-raked as our Anzio beachhead is, life in some respects is astonishingly normal. For example, the Fifth Army […]
April 3, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Red Rice Yeast for High Cholesterol?” (Part 1 of 7)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high […]
September 29, 2008

Horny Goat Weed Shows Promise for Erectile Dysfunction, but products sold in the U.S. fail testing

Erectile dysfunction is nothing to laugh about. But what if ED could be helped by an extract from a plant called horny goat weed? Horny goat weed […]
October 1, 2008

Knee Arthritis Supplements (Glucosamine & Chondroitin) May Not Help – Why you should NOT believe this headline.

WebMD Health News, along with many other news outlets, are reporting that the results from a national study which examined whether two popular supplements (glucosamine and […]
October 8, 2008

Study Agrees with Dr. Walt – St. John’s Wort effective for depression – with caveats!

The herbal remedy St. John’s Wort effectively treats symptoms of major depression, an analysis of previous studies found on Wednesday. St. John’s Wort extracts tested in […]
November 14, 2008

Some medical professionals concerned about Metamucil ad campaign

The makers of laxatives have a new message for you: “Cleansing your colon is cool, and it could keep your heart healthy and your waistline trim.” […]
December 8, 2008

Natural Medications (Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements) for Menopausal Symptoms

This is a handout I produced for the American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly that was held in San Diego, CA, September 19 and […]
December 15, 2008

For Colds, Step Aside, Chicken Soup: Make Way for Hot Fruit Drinks

Cold viruses are stubborn germs that need both coaxing – and time – to get out of your system. So you might need some help while […]