By Jonathan Lynn
GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization stuck on Tuesday to its statement that about two billion people could catch H1N1 influenza by the time the flu pandemic ends.
Patients wear protective masks while waiting for a health check at a hospital in Hanoi August 4, 2009. REUTERS/Kham
But the estimate comes with a big health warning: no one knows how many people so far have caught the new strain, known as swine flu, and the final number will never be known as many cases are so mild they may go unnoticed.
August 14, 2009 | Posted in
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This news should receive front-page exposure all across America, because it involves hundreds of millions of Americans. We’re talking about the extent to which your safety is presently at stake. This will never happen . . . because of vested interests, maybe? You’re lucky to find it in scantily read science news sites. Don’t expect either your doctor or your pharmacist to call it to your attention, either.
At issue is the recent research coming out of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Their study found that medication prescribers correctly identified fewer than half of drug pairs with potentially dangerous interactions.
August 6, 2009 | Posted in
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At $144 Billion, the price tag on obesity-related medical care is nearly 80% higher than expenses for all types of cancer combined!
Here’s a breakdown of the problem and a few practical solutions according to last week’s Obesity Conference held in Washington, DC:
- Get back to whole foods by linking farmers to schools, senior centers and government cafeterias.
- Get fresh produce into low income neighborhoods and make it affordable.
- Restore gym classes to public schools.
- Commit to walking and biking paths in more neighborhoods
- Redirect healthcare money to Weight Loss, prevention, and health wellness.
August 4, 2009 | Posted in
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This great, informative article from Dr. Joseph Mercola’s website is currently making its way around the internet. Not only does the article contain many common-sense tips on how to avoid the flu, but there is also fascinating information regarding the connection between Vitamin D deficiency and flu infection.
Of course giving your body nutritional support to maintain a healthy immune defence is important, That’s where supplementing your diet with full-spectrum nutrients like Pearl Nutrient Powder comes into play. Personally, I exercise, get plenty of rest, eat healthy and sun-gaze every day! The only supplement I take is Pearl Nutrient. Life is too wonderful to waste it being sick!
July 21, 2009 | Posted in
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Natural Tibetan Remedy Passes the Road Test; Brings Relief to Constipated Travelers
For many travelers, constipation soon becomes an unwelcome traveling companion. Even the most regular folks find it difficult to keep from becoming constipated while on vacation, thanks to jet lag, high altitudes, fast food, unfamiliar routines, bad airplane food and a variety of factors that can throw the digestive system out of whack.
