Brace yourself—more fear mongering is on the horizon
It’s that time of year again. The time when we are bombarded by signs EVERYWHERE saying, “Get your flu shot!” And this year’s push has an additional twist because now we are hearing about COVID and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) too! So get ready to start hearing scary numbers about hospitalizations, cases and the risk of death. But before you get caught up in worry and fear, here are some things to think about. ...
Dirty little secrets I bet you don’t know
Today’s blog is going to take a different twist. Because I’m not going to talk about a health issue and how to naturally feel better. But I am going to impart crucial information that you might not know, but must know, because it can affect your decisions, your health and quite possibly your life. I’ll start with… The dirty little secrets of pharmaceutical companies Pharmaceutical companies would love nothing more than to have everyone...
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Most people realize that things like having a nutrient-poor, processed food diet, drinking to excess, and smoking will put you on a fast track to sickness and disease. But many of us overlook the potential danger lurking in something seemingly innocent… Personal care products! Anything you put on your skin or hair can be absorbed and get into circulation (think: nicotine patches), and unfortunately, most personal care products contain ingredients that are downright toxic! ...
The scam called “BCAM”
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and everywhere you go, you see pink paper ribbons plastered on the walls signed by someone who likely donated for breast cancer research. Too bad they threw their money away. I say that because BILLIONS of research dollars have been raised over the last several decades to “find the cure,” yet cancer is still our number 2 killer. So what have all these billions of dollars bought...
Are you doomed by your family history?
Modern medicine has historically placed a large emphasis on family history (i.e.: someone’s genes) as a strong predictor of whether or not a person will develop a disease. Think about any time you’ve ever gone to a doctor and had to fill out health history paperwork—they always ask if your grandparents, parents or siblings have had cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. Well, now evidence is showing that family history is not the be all...
Can you decipher health facts from fiction? Take this quiz!
It’s not necessary to use antibacterial soap when washing your hands. True or false Annual mammograms are a woman’s best protection against breast cancer. True or false Which of these are good choices of fat to use in cooking? A) Margarine B) Lard C) Vegetable oil D) Canola oil E) Butter Bad breath can be caused by digestive issues. True or false It’s not normal to have gas every day. True or false Which of...