The Optimal Wellness Center's

'eHealthy News You Can Use'

December 5, 2001 - Issue 278 (Previous) (Index)

Kissing Can Kill Some People - Discover how a person who is allergic to a certain food can wind up in the hospital, or even die from kissing someone who has eaten that particular food within the last few hours.

New Arthritis Drug Approved But Beware - Read about a new drug for Arthritis from a company with a shady and questionable history.

FDA Approves 1st Drug for Severe Sepsis - Patients with severe Sepsis, an infection thought to be virtually incurable, now have new hope with a drug called Xigris.

Ulcer-Causing Bacteria Increase Throat Cancer Risk - Read how H. pylori, the bacteria known to cause ulcers, can also play a significant role in contracting throat cancer.

Tongue Piercing Can Lead to Brain Abscess - Learn how something as simple as a tongue piercing can cause life-threatening problems in one's body.

Your Skin Has Natural Antibiotics - This study shows that everyone is blessed with their own antibiotics in their skin, and that using certain lotions, creams, and soaps can seriously disrupt the delicate balance of these "built-in" antibiotics.

Cutting Calories Can Increase Your Lifespan - Learn how cutting calories can have a significant effect on extending one's lifespan.

Germany May Ban Kava Kava - The herbal supplement Kava Kava has been shown to cause serious problems in the liver, and one should definitely avoid it, along with most other supplements. The far more effective plan to increasing one's health would be to exercise and following the eating plan.

If You Were a Fat Kid or Adult You Are Not Doomed as Finally There is an Effective Option - It is widely assumed that those who are overweight as children are destined for a lifetime of fatness and its accompanying medical problems. But being overweight in the preteen years is not always associated with adult obesity.

Upcoming Course/Seminar Information

Awareness Beyond Thoughts & Emotions Workshop - This workshop, taught by Dr. Garcia, focuses on helping the individual to experience the three bodies or systems that he or she is made up of -- the physical, bioelectrical & spiritual.

Vaccine Seminars - Opportunities to attend live lectures around the country on this vitally important issue of our times. Have your specific questions personally answered with practical alternatives.

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