'eHealthy News You Can Use'

Lawsuit Charges That Paxil is Addictive - A lawsuit has been filed against the makers of the popular antidepressant drug Paxil, which is said to create both physical and psychological dependency.

Hospital Deaths Rise Over Weekends - Patients with certain medical conditions are more likely to die if admitted on a Saturday or Sunday compared with patients admitted from Monday through Friday.

Flaxseed for Breast Cancer - Phytoestrogens work to lower levels of circulating estrogens linked to breast cancer. Read about how the lignan in ground flax can put a serious dent in the most common cancer in women.

AMA Criticized for Letting Drug Firms Pay for Ethics Campaign - The AMA has begun a campaign of its own to discourage doctors from accepting gifts from major drug companies who wish to influence them. The campaign itself is funded by none other than...major drug corporations.

Omega-3 is Essential to the Human Body - Studies have proven that Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the healthy upbringing of our children, yet it is not readily found in the majority of foods in the current American diet.

Families Sue Pfizer for African Antibiotic Trials - Pfizer wrongfully used Nigerian children as test subjects for an experimental drug, while these test subjects had no idea they were being guinea pigs for the biggest pharmaceutical company in the world, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

Maine Dentists Required to Inform Patients About Amalgam Dangers - A new bill has been passed that requires dentists to alert patients to the harmful effects of Mercury, which is present in amalgam dental fillings.

Quartz Crystals Can 'Hear' Viruses - Scientists are now able to use these crystals to detect viral infections in humans.

U.S. Investigating Johns Hopkins Study of Lead Paint Hazard - Johns Hopkins University has come under the close eye of the government again as it is accused of allowing test subjects to live in a hazardous lead-filled environment without consent.

Mycoplasma the Linking Pathogen in Neurosystemic Diseases - Mycoplasma used to be very harmless until it was manipulated during bio-warfare efforts. Now Mycoplasma can take over cells and destroy them, this includes cells in the brain as well.

Religious Activity Linked to Teen Self-Esteem - The spiritual dimension is the most important pillar of healing. Establishing a strong relationship with God in your life, so that you can love yourself and others, is central to staying healthy.

Novel Principles in the Rife Microscope - For readers with advanced medical training this article discusses how the Rife microscope over 80 years ago was able to "see" ultramicroscopic living forms.

Upcoming Course/Seminar Information

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.

Neurostructural Therapy (NST) - October is around the corner. I would encourage any health care practitioner to consider a trip to Chicago this fall 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.

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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