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Crones and Health Care Reform

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

have noted the current health care debate that rages around us, through us and over us. Statistics and hypothesis are being flung at us by seething teams of political combatants, talking heads, and influential, special interest groups who have long since lost any sight of any middle ground and compromise. If the current course goes unchecked, the victors, be they blue or red will rule over the smoldering wreck of our Republic.

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Did you know that it’s Beautiful Women Month?

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

When Audrey Hepburn was asked to share her ‘beauty tips’ she wrote this wonderful poem. Years later, it was read at her funeral.

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British Medical Jourmal Says Doctors Are Not Scientists

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

As medical students Doctors were filled full with information on biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and other sciences, but information does not a scientist make—otherwise, you could become a scientist by watching the Discovery channel. A scientist is somebody who constantly questions, generates falsifiable hypotheses, and collects data from well designed experiments. Most doctors follow familiar patterns and rules, often improvising around those rules. In their methods of working they are more like jazz musicians than scientists.

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Beat Cancer—Naturally

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

Beat Cancer Naturally, no matter how the disease manifests in the body, you can find integrative treatments and preventive measures that work.

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Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) — Women are four times more likely to develop a debilitating and potentially lethal lung disorder known as pulmonary hypertension, a new study shows. Pulmonary hypertension is caused by high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs with blood. People who suffer from the condition can become tired, [...]

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Science Experiment Likely To End Up on Your Dinner Table

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals Printer-friendly PDF (420 KB) On this page: Genetic Engineering Benefits of GE Animals GE Animals Regulated Under New Animal Drug Provisions The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting the public to comment on draft guidance that discusses FDA’s approach to regulating genetically engineered (GE) [...]

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Nuritional Wellness and The Human Genome

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

Genes vs. One-a-Day By Bonnie Church, CNC, Wellness Coach 25 years ago many leaders in the medical community considered vitamins a recipe for expensive urine. The reasoning went something like this, “Eat a balanced diet and you will get all the vitamins and minerals you need. “ That is a reasonable conclusion, no doubt.. Unfortunately [...]

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Hurt feelings ‘worse than physical pain’

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

The old adage “sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you”, simply is not true, according to researchers. Psychologists found memories of painful emotional experiences linger far longer than those involving physical pain. They quizzed volunteers about painful events over the previous five years. Writing in the journal Psychological Science, [...]

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CDC Spin on Gardasil and Its Safety

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

Quick Links CDC HPV and HPV Disease Information CDC HPV Vaccine Information CDC Vaccine Safety Information HPV Questions and Answers FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research To Report an Adverse Event in VAERS Related Information on Guillain-Barré Syndrome Information from FDA and CDC on Gardasil and its Safety July 22, 2008 Consumers, parents, health care [...]

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Dietary Supplements…Part Duex

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

Read, assimilate, form an opinion and take action! Inconvenient Women take the time to learn what is out there and how it might effect them and their families. Overview Overview About the Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements FDA-DSFL Electronic Newsletter | Recent Announcements | Frequently Requested Information FDA regulates dietary supplements under [...]

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