'eHealthy News You Can Use'

Surgical Mistakes in US on the Rise - The number of operations where the wrong patient is operated on, or the wrong body site is operated on is on the rise. Find out how you can protect yourself or your family members from being harmed by these shocking mistakes.

New Impotence Drug, But Can You Believe Bayer? - Two new Viagra alternatives are coming out. Read some of the practical nutritional alternative options to these drugs.

Optimism May Protect Against Heart Disease - Having a positive outlook on life may have an effect on how long you live your life, as this study shows that pessimists are more likely to get heart disease than their more optimistic counterparts.

Still Loooking For The Perfect Christmas Gift? - Not many Christmas presents have a one year money back guarantee. You can change someone's life with the EFT videos.

Pain and Pleasure Take Similar Path in Brain - The way the brain interprets pain may show us a way to help those with chronic pain in a natural, non-surgical way.

Folate May Also Reduce Childhood Leukemia - Learn how taking two simple supplements during pregnancy can drastically reduce the liklihood of one's newborn getting a deadly type of Leukemia.

Panel Says Air Quality on Planes May Be a Problem - Low quality of air in airplane cabins may be causing respiratory problems, skin irratations, and blood clots, due to several contaminants passengers are exposed to on a flight.

Childhood Growth May Give Clues to Adult Obesity - Read how a child's birthweight and growth can have a direct impact on whether or not the child is obese when they are an adult. It also shows how following a proper eating plan can prevent obesity as an adult.

Leading British Autism Doctor Vicitimized - Learn how Dr. Andrew Wakefield, a brilliant doctor that has uncovered many dangers of immunization, was fired, simply for doing the right thing.

Scientists Find Fluoridation Outdated & Question Its Morality - Too much fluoride can have many negative effects, and not just cosmetic ones; it can also have a profound effect on bone and teeth growth.

The Vaccine Reaction - In this time of great sadness, fear and confusion, Americans have a choice to make: either we defend the individual freedoms our forefathers fought and died to give us, or we sacrifice those freedoms and let the terrorists win. Find out how vaccinations play a part in our freedom.

Upcoming Course/Seminar Information

Do You Need to Lose Weight After the Holidays? - EFT is one of my new passions to help people at foundational levels. If you live near Chicago and have weight issues these series of 4 hour workshops are strongly recommended.

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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