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Probiotics, were found in a recent study to remedy constipation in childhood. Probiotics are found in live foods as well as supplements, such as our: "Ultra Flora" which promote "good bacteria" in the intestines. Good bacteria break food down in the intestines. Journal of Nutrition 08/07.
HPV vaccine-has been associated with at least three deaths, 1,600 adverse reactions and 13 cases of Guillian Barre Syndrome after being introduced by Merck, as of May 31, 2007 according to the CDC. The vaccine: Gardisil is under investigation.
Vitamin D, decreases the risk of pancreatic cancer according to researchers at Northwestern University, and Harvard. Two long term studies show that supplementation of Vitamin D has a protective effect, since most people in North America and Europe don't get enough sun. Effects for pancreatic cancer protection is seen from 200-400mgs, more mary be required for bone health. Patrick Swayze was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed in late stages, and only 5% of patients survive for 5 years or longer.
Sources of seafood: China is the leading exporter of seafood to the United States. Many of its fisheries have sewage infested waters. To counter this: the farmers pump in antibiotics, fungicides, and pesticides, most of which are banned carcinogens in the United States. U.S. businesses increased their imports of seafood by 34% in 2006. Dr. Taryn De Cicco's note: Probably one more reason to take a good quality probiotic like our "Ultra Flora", or "Bio Flora" on some rotating basis, since even if we are not taking antibiotics we are exposed to so many in the food supply.
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Environmental Toxins and Children: The World Health Organization or WHO, has now released extensive data on the health impact of environmental toxins on children. This new report indicates that over 30% of children's diseases can be linked to environmental toxins.
Vitamin K and arterial calcification: calcification of coronary arteries is a leading cause of arterial plaques and heart disease. A recent dutch study revealed a correlation between long term vitamin K intake and calcification of the wall of the aorta. Findings showed that high long term levels of vitamin K were positively associated with a lower incidence of calcification of the aorta. The aortas were noted to be more elastic and flexible, than arteries lacking the vitamin. Lack of vitamin K can cause calcium to fail to be deposited in bones, instead being deposited in arteries, the aorta, soft tissues, including, muscle, breast, kidneys, and heel spurs. Another substance, called Prevagen from jellyfish is also being studied for use in tissue calcification and will be discussed in future issues. Both Vitamin K and Prevagen are available from the Natural Pharmacy.
Meditation: was recently associated with an 87% decrease in heart disease than the cohort group. This was a huge study based on over 600,000 people. Statin drugs may decrease heart disease by 30% at best, and are associated with unpleasant and sometimes life and health threatening side effects. Conversely, meditation had only positive effects. Visit my mediation room on this site, breathe deeply , think positive thoughts and listen to some of my healing music.
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