An infographic displaying how drug companies have taken over our lives
Its estimated that approximately 106,000 Americans die from pharmaceutical drugs each year. These deaths DO NOT include over-doses, misuses, unexpected side effects, or physician errors. People who took the drugs as prescribed and died. Think of that and check out the staggering statistics below; things that make you go hmmmmm....
The infographic is provided via medicalbillingandcodingonline.org.
It’s not easy to choose only a few words of wisdom from Oprah. A marvel of a person, Miss Winfrey, has shown us just how much can be accomplished with a dream and a passionate work ethic…you can be one of the richest, most powerful and generous people on the Earth.
Oprah’s honesty with her audience about her weight challenges brought about a realization of true health.
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A study that looked at biomarkers in the blood to correlate vitamins and brain function found very clear links between nutrition and brain health.
A new study goes deeper in understanding the connection between good nutrition and a healthy brain. Previous studies have linked individual vitamin deficiencies to cognitive decline. But new research looks at a wider range of vitamins, and even better, it uses biomarkers in the blood to correlate vitamins with brain health, both good and bad.
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The actress helps create a line of family safe products
Tired of products that only looked green on the outside, Jessica Alba got together with Christopher Gavigan, the former CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World, to create their own brand of honestly safe and eco-friendly products. Both founders are parents so there is a strong emphasis on clean, safe products like baby wipes, soaps and even detergents. The diapers are naturally biodegradable, pure plant-based, and even come in fun designs and colors. She is a pretty stylish celebrity, I'm sure she wants her baby to rock some cute diapers.
We haven't... Read More
Study: Nearly all women with breast cancer have parabens in their breast tissue
They are added to everything from shampoos and deodorants to processed foods and pharmaceutical drugs in order to inexpensively extend shelf life and improve product stability. But a new study out of the University of Reading (UR) in the UK has found that, based on tests conducted, nearly every single woman with breast cancer has one or more paraben chemicals in her breast tissue, suggesting a possible link between the chemical and the disease.
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