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The cost of your Prescription Drugs

July 1st, 2009

By Lisa Moore
95% of the people I detoxed from Zoloft, Prozac, Xanax, and Paxil didn’t need these drugs…Just a little education on healthy diet, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, and stress relief.  I hope this type of news wakes people up to truly taking care of their own health, with benefit of holistic doctors.
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Did you ever [...]

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Acetaminophen – When to Take It

July 1st, 2009

By Debra Frick
This is a pretty inportant adivisory on taking Tylenol and any other product that contains Acetaminaphen. If you are taking Acetaminaphen on a regular basis you should check with your doctor about the effects this drug may be having on your health.
On June 29 and 30, 2009, FDA will hold an advisory committee [...]

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Illuminating the Hazards of Powerful Laser Products

July 1st, 2009

By Debra Frick and the FDA
Any one who has one of these accidentally pointed at thier eyes know that they can hurt and leave you with blurred vision and a powerful headache. Read on for more on the dangers of Laser Products.
Lecturers use laser pointers to draw attention to information on charts and slides. Construction [...]

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FDA Warning:Pistachio Recall Update

June 25th, 2009

This is from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).  There are two brands of pistachios that may be contaminated with Salmonella, both were repacked by Orca Distribution West Inc of Anaheim, CA.  Orca received and repacked pistachios recalled by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc., Terra Bella, Calif. 1
•    California Prime Produce
•    Orange County Orchards
These [...]

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Lightning Awareness Week is June 21 – 27, 2009

June 25th, 2009

Lightning Awareness Week is June 21 – 27, 2009
Governor Ritter has declared June 21-27 as Lightning Awareness Week.  The City of Colorado Springs is asking that people have a safety plan when they are outdoors.
While common sense should warn people to go inside.  However, many people take shelter under trees or stay on golf courses.  [...]

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FDA Warning: Nestle Tollhouse Cookies

June 25th, 2009

This is an article that came from the FDA. It is very important that you do as the article says and pass this information to anyone you know that bakes such as girl scout leaders and church youth camp directors.
On June 19, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control [...]

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Giving Medications to your Children

June 16th, 2009

This is a great article that helps you to know the facts about medications and your children. This was first published by the FDA and is an interview with Diane Murphy of the FDA’s Office of Pediatric Therapapeutics. I truly hope that you find this information useful.
Q & A with Dianne Murphy, M.D.
Dianne Murphy, M.D., [...]

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Taking your medications

June 16th, 2009

Taking your meds can offen be a confusing and time consuming process. But not taking your meds correctly or on time can have a serious effect on how your meds work. In this article from the FDA you will find tips and tricks for taking your meds on time and getting a better result from [...]

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FDA Warning: Pacemakers

June 16th, 2009

This is an important message for all seniors with a pacemaker. Please read carefully if you have one of these and please go to the FDA website link to read more.
On June 11, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted patients to the Class I recall of certain Medtronic Kappa and Sigma pacemakers.
Why [...]

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Coming of Age @ 50:Graduation

June 12th, 2009

Coming of Age @ 50
Graduation
By Amy Cook-Porter
Graduation always means saying good–bye.  Good-bye to childhood, goodbye to friends and family; and hello to life.
That’s how I saw graduation 32 years ago.  I had that “I’m out of here” bluster that masked how scared I truly was.  I was leaving home.  Leaving the comfort of food in [...]

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