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December 26, 2001 - Issue 284 (Previous) (Index)

Over One Million Die Every Year World Wide By Injections - Less then 3,000 died in the World Trade Centers on Sept 11, but every year over 1,000,000 die because medicine and vaccines are given with dirty needles contaminated with disease.

American Children Are Getting Fatter - American children are getting fatter at an alarming rate. This dangerous trend has continued for some time as the nation's youth continue to become more obese every day.

Weight-Related Illnesses Kill 300,000 Americans Annually - A staggering 61% of American adults currently meet the scientific definition of obesity, putting them at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, depression and several forms of cancer.

Each Daily Soda Increases Obesity Risk 60% - For every soft drink or sugar-sweetened beverage a child drinks every day, their obesity risk appears to jump 60%.

Model Emergency Health Powers Act (MEHPA) Turns Governors into Dictators - States can and should improve their ability to respond to disaster, including bioterrorism. However, having the Governor play doctor and dictator is not the right response.

If You Use Asthma Medication You Will Likely Get More Antibiotics - Researchers find that antibiotic use by those who have asthma is directly associated with their level of consumption of asthma medication.

Continued Debate Over Mammograms' Value - It is time to focus on the real issues of breast cancer, rather than assume that mammograms are the answer.

Vaccinations May Increase Death Toll - Being healthy becomes an even more elusive goal if you primarily rely on vaccines to get there.

Abortion Doubles Breast Cancer Risk - While not all studies confirm a causal link, there is growing and alarming data to suggest that elective abortion increases a woman's chance for breast cancer.

Upcoming Course/Seminar Information

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.

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 this 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.

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