'eHealthy News You Can Use'

Over Dose: The Case Against the Drug Companies - Read how drug companies influence the government with their money, and how some drugs have finally been pulled of the shelf because of deadly side effects.

Is Fluoride Really As Safe As You Are Told? - Discover the real truth about Fluoride, and the dangers it poses to you and your family.

Self Help Groups: Options for Support - Joining a support group may provide the emotional strength one needs to attain optimal wellness.

Be Careful of Lupron for Endometriosis, It Could Be the Kiss of Death - The most popular drug used for endometriosis has been shown to cause devastating side effects, yet the FDA continues to ignore the problem, stating the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Partying Lifestyle in College Increases Meningitis Spread - Learn how the college lifestyle is to more to blaim for meningitis than the bacteria is, as students who binge drink are far more likely to get meningitis.

The Vegetarian Debate Continues - Vitamin A is important to one's body, and vegetarians are simply not getting enough of it.

Spirituality Linked to Better Health in Arthritis - Spirituality has been shown to help strengthen those who have arthritis, as well as many other chronic diseases.

Vitamin E May Help Treat Menstrual Pain - A new study has shown that taking vitamin E can have a significant effect on pain experienced during menstruation.

More Than 50% of College Women Have Experienced Eating Disorders - Learn how an unfortunate majority of college women have eating disorders, and what can be done about it.

China's Farmers Embracing Gene-Modified Crops - As the China's farmers increase their use of biotechnology in farming, many raise the question of the dangers involved that may effect plants, animals, and humans.

The Naïve Vegetarian - Learn of the many forms of vegetarianism, and the myths that accompany them.

'Pregnancy hormone' may play many roles in body - Relaxin may have many more benefits to the body than just helping a woman through pregnancy, as it has been recently shown to also help healing and building new blood vessels.

Allergic Individuals May React to Echinacea - Many people are finding that just because something is natural, does not mean it is necessarily safe for them.

Upcoming Course/Seminar Information

SkaSys Seminar - Dr. Hans Lechner is a German dentist who worked for the last 15 years with EAV (electroacupuncture). He has developed the next generation EAV equipment that combines scalar wave broadcasting and computer equipment along with arm length testing. There are currently ten units in the US and I have owned one since January. He is giving a lecture in Chicago in February.

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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