'eHealthy News You Can Use'

You Need More Vitamin D Than What You Are Being Told - Recommendations for daily vitamin D intake may be too low to prevent deficiencies in some women.

Dangers of a Vegetarian Diet in Teens - For teenagers, there are certain risks associated with being a vegetarian because the main reason a teenager becomes a vegetarian is not to maintain their health, but to maintain their image.

Millions of Elderly Take Harmful Drugs - The majority of doctor visits result in prescriptions from doctors. This eventually leads to prescriptions for some that are ineffective and far from safe.

Gary Craig Paid $100,000 to Learn EFT and You Can Learn it Risk Free for Only $100 - EFT has been one of the most effective treatments I have ever learned and now you have the opportunity to learn it yourself.

'Graying' of World Population Continues - The worlds population as a whole continues to shift towards the elderly people among us.

Want to Avoid Prostate Cancer? Normalize Your Weight - Researchers believe that there is a direct relationship between one being overweight and one's chances of developing prostate cancer.

Long Time Readers of the Newsletter -- You Can Help Chose Our New Name - Mercola.com will be changing its name to provide you with even better service. Read about all the new features that will be available next year to help serve you better.

High Triglycerides Increase Stroke Risk - For the first time, researchers have linked high levels of blood fats called triglycerides to an increased risk of stroke. Fortunately, high triglyceride levels can be combatted by sticking to the eating plan.

U.S. Reports Disease Link to Gulf War - It is encouraging to see some of the first steps being taken towards validation of the Gulf War Syndrome that so many veterans acquired as researchers have finally been able to confirm the link.

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 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.

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