Archives for October 2002

Armor yourself against hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a major illness in the U.S., affecting an estimated 13 million people. This condition is brought on when the thyroid gland does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones…

Over the counter and out of your mind

Studies done at Yale University revealed that some so-called psychotic patients were actually suffering from a chronic overdose of Benadryl.

Dieting? Not so fast!

Starvation is not healthy and it promotes a bulimic pattern that can get you into serious trouble.

Mammograms: Pressing the issue

"It seems clear that the widespread use of a marketing approach to telling women about mammography screening has led to an exaggerated idea of the method's effectiveness."

Sowing the seeds of cancer prevention

Dr. Joanne Slavin of the University of Minnesota says her research indicates that blood levels of specific estrogens linked to increased risk for breast cancer "decreased significantly with flax supplementation."

Immunizations are downright dangerous

Insist on a statement from the doctor giving the shot, and the public health official responsible for vaccination compliance in your county, that they accept full legal responsibility for any consequences to your child as a result of the shots…

A simple solution for sprouting hysteria

There's no doubt that sprouts, like everything else you eat, can be contaminated by man or beast (usually man) and give you a good case of the trots.

Vision improved when the chips are down

Eat fish, not fat. Eat fish two or more times a week." Since the retina contains large amounts of docosahexaenoic acid, it is believed to be essential to good vision.

Masking the truth

First, it's important to recognize the symptoms of anthrax. There are three different forms of infection, all of which are characterized by unique ailments.

The Douglass Report October 2002

They just “invent” a surgical procedure and keep doing it until someone finally tests it scientifically to see if it really works. And the real kicker is that these procedures are often proven to be completely bogus when patients in the placebo group fare as well as those actually getting the surgery.