'eHealthy News You Can Use'

Anthrax Dangers May Be Overstated - A biologist explains that the danger of anthrax may not be all that the media has hyped it to be, stating that anthrax as a biological weapon is trivial to a point of irrelevance.

Kava and Valerian Work for Insomnia, But There are Better Options - While these two herbal remedies help relieve insomnia and stress levels associated with it, there are more natural therapies that will do the trick.

Vitamin D Gene Variant Linked to Breast Cancer - The popular belief that Vitamin D helps prevent cancer allows scientists to identify women at risk of breast cancer by detecting a genetic Vitamin D deficiency.

PSA Now Recommended for Younger Men - Men who test above average for the marker for prostate cancer have a threefold chance of developing the disease later in life and may benefit from earlier screening.

Gene Linked to Triglyceride Levels - A newly discovered gene has been determined to be a factor in one's triglyceride levels. A high triglyceride level is major risk for heart disease.

Silicone Implants Can Cause Arthritis Like Condition - Silicone implants may cause women to be three times more likely to develop a connective tissue disease.

Carrots and Tomatoes Can Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk - One can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by consuming more foods high in nutrients like beta carotene and lycopene, such as carrots and tomatoes.

Certain Foods Can Cause Allergic Skin Reactions - People who are plagued with a skin condition called "contact dermatitis" may benefit from ridding their diets of certain foods.

Fasting After GI Surgery Not Necessary - A longstanding belief of putting patients on a brief starvation period after a surgery, intended to allow surgical injuries time to heal, turns out to not have the intended effect.

Spirituality Important for Health - Many patients have a desire to share their religion and beliefs with their doctors. However, surprisingly fewer doctors have the same desire to aid their patients with a combination of religion and medicine.

Bioterrorism Update

Terrorism Tied to Jump in Pain Problems - Many Americans suffer from chronic pain and are able to deal with it in their everyday lives, but the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks elevated the pain in many patients across the country.

New Treatment Stops Anthrax Toxin in Rats - By the time symptoms of an anthrax contamination begin to show in an individual, it is too late to apply antibiotics to save them. This new treatment may one day help fight anthrax after it has already taken hold.

Upcoming Course/Seminar Information

The Optimal Wellness Center's Fall/Winter Public Classes - James Jordan, J.D., C.N.C. and Monica Rochman, R.N. will be presenting simple, practical, essential information and guidelines on diet, exercise, detoxification, and goal setting to assist you in your quest for better health.

Applied Kinesiology 100-Hour Certification Program - This 8-session program will teach you how to use Applied Kinesiology as a potent tool for evaluating and manipulating the patient's nervous system and nutritional status.

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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