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October 17, 2001 - Issue 264 (Previous) (Index)

Crops Designed to Kill Human Sperm - Genetically engineered crops are now being created with the goal in mind of helping to prevent STD's and pregnancy, but they have one side effect, they kill human sperm.

Drug Companies Spend Two Billion to Advertise Directly to Consumers - With the amount of money going into the ads and the sly tactic drug companies use to sell their products, the public is being deceived.

Lack of Breastfeeding in Infancy Linked to High Blood Pressure as an Adult - The clearly best choice for addressing any disease or disorder is preventing it in the first place. Find out how one can prevent high blood pressure as an adult by moderating an infant's diet, particularly by breastfeeding.

Many Doctors Do Not Promote Regular Exercise - Perhaps the problem with the American obesity epidemic is due to doctors inability to convey the importance of one of the best treatments for their patients - exercise.

New E. Coli Strain Drug-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections - A newly identified and antibiotic-resistant E. Coli strain is contributing to an increase in relatively hard-to-treat bladder infections in women.

Genetically Engineered Crops - A Threat to Soil Fertility? - This article is a scientific breakdown of the subject of genetically engineered soil and its possible effects.

Prayer and Pregnancy - Prayer is one of the most important healing resources one has available to them, as this surprising study shows with its amazing results.

Self-Hypnosis Can Cut Stress and Boost Your Immune System - Self-hypnosis is one form of personal therapy that just may be what one needs to help deal with stress and relax, as this study shows. However, I have found an even more powerful tool that I use everyday in my practice.

Bioterrorism Update

Bioterrorism Risk May Be Overstated - The bioterrorism risk that has had the nation on its edge for the past few weeks is turning out to be less and less of a possibility each passing day.

US Food Drops Going Into Mine Fields - With the US bombings of Afghanistan, the government has also decided to drop food and supplies as well for the innocent victims. However, over 724 million acres of Afghanistan are currently padded with landmines, making it perhaps the most mined country in the world.

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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