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A new point of view on the flu

December 21, 2013

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by Dr. Shawna Eischens —  Welcome to the season of the dreaded flu, which is expected to be in full force by January/February. Before you run out and get your flu shot, read on to educate yourself so that you can make the best choices for you and your family. It is estimated that 5 […]

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Botox results without botulism

August 30, 2012

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by Beata George —  Botox®, the popular wrinkle plumper-upper, turned out to be more dangerous than advertised. Researchers discovered earlier this year that the botulinum toxin can travel from the injection site into the brain in lab animals. Whoops. It should not have come as a big surprise. Preclinical testing showed some evidence that the […]

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Mercury is a well-known neurotoxin

August 16, 2012

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Thimerosal, a widely used vaccine preservative, is 49 percent mercury, by volume. It is present in many vaccines used in the U.S., including most seasonal flu vaccines. But a few million doses of thimerosal-free influenza vaccine are manufactured for infants and pregnant women. If you are pregnant or have an infant and insist on getting […]

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Health updates: Loneliness and veggie burgers

February 26, 2012

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The following is new information regarding the affects of loneliness on blood pressure, plus veggie burgers to avoid. The physical toll of loneliness Loneliness does not just affect your mind; it can also cause problems with your blood pressure. Researchers surveyed 230 people aged 50 to 68. They were asked to rate their feelings about […]

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