'eHealthy News You Can Use'

Obesity and Diabetes in US Continues to Climb - In the United States, over half the population of adults are obese and 1 in 10 people have diabetes. This is especially tragic, as both diabetes and obesity are highly preventable.

Slide Shows - Interview with God. Last issue's link of the pictures of the tragedy sung to "America" was not working so here it is again this time working properly.

Diabetes At Least 90% Preventable - Considering that there may be over 25 million diabetics in the US and the epidemic is continuing to increase, Americans must take preventative actions such as applying a healthy eating plan and physical exercise plan.

13 Million in US at Increased Cancer Risk Due to Arsenic In Water - The allowable level of arsenic in the drinking water by the US Government is under reconsideration, as water with arsenic levels over 10 parts per billion puts anyone who consumes it at increased cancer risk.

Australian Pediatric Soy Protein Formula Policy - Read about the abundance of reasons why conventional milk infant formula is preferred over soy formula, as well as the dangers of feeding soy formulas to infants.

Longer Flights and Winter Tied to Increased Blood Clot Risk - The conditions presented to a passenger on an airline flight can increase the risk of blood clotting as passengers are often immobilized for the duration of the flight.

Few Adults Lead Healthy Lifestyles - The overall health in America has been slipping consistently for quite some time now and shocking numbers from a recent study show us that it may be even worse than we thought.

Radiotherapy Does Not Help Graves' Disease Eye Problems - For years, radiation therapy to the eye has been used to treat eye problems associated with the hyperactive thyroid condition known as Graves' disease, although now we have learned that this therapy does not even work.

The Vital Role of Essential Fatty Acids for Pregnant and Nursing Women - Fatty Acids, such as Omega-3s, are essential to both a newborn child and unborn child's development of immune systems and central nervous system.

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.

Neurostructural Therapy (NST) - October is around the corner. I would encourage any health care practitioner to consider a trip to Chicago to learn the most effective form of manual healing I know of. It is an essential part of the care I provide for most of our patients.

The Optimal Wellness Center's Summer 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.

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