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The Real story behind the Celebrex ‘safety study’

November 22, 2016 If you suffer from chronic pain, especially pain from arthritis, your doctor may have given you an Rx for Celebrex. Celebrex is the only “COX-2 inhibitor” left on the market. The others, Vioxx and Bextra, were stripped from pharmacy shelves after tens of thousands of patients suffered heart attacks and... Read More >

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Another type of ‘Med’ found to bring relief from arthritis

November 17, 2016 If you or someone you love has arthritis, here’s some very good news! Researchers in Europe have found that a particular diet, one you’ve likely heard a lot about, can really help those with arthritis — especially knee arthritis. It’s a way to decrease the pain and increase your ability... Read More >

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Steer clear of risky, unnecessary scans for low back pain

November 16, 2016 One minute you’re fine, the next your back is in agony, and you can barely make it to the sofa. If the pain doesn’t go away in the next few days, that certainly calls for a doctor’s appointment along with a CT scan or MRI, right? Not exactly. Unnecessary testing... Read More >

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Statins’ link to Parkinson’s disease confirmed in new study

November 9, 2016 For years I’ve been telling you how statins can destroy your liver, trigger diabetes, and cause painful and sometimes deadly muscle damage. You would think that would have been the final straw where statins are concerned... but it wasn’t. Now, after carefully examining the data on millions of patients researchers... Read More >

Categories: cholesterol CoQ10 Crestor Lipitor parkinson's disease risk of statin drugs statins statins linked to Parkinson’s Zocor

Beware of the hidden forms of this migraine trigger in food

November 7, 2016 A good friend of mine suffers from migraines so severe that they can put her out of action for days. When one strikes, she doesn’t waste a minute in going right for the heavy-duty meds to dull the pain. And of all the food triggers she tries to avoid, the... Read More >

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Could an ancient treatment replace blood pressure meds?

November 3, 2016 There’s no question that blood pressure meds are among the most dangerous drugs out there. But if you’re currently taking one, or your doctor is on your back about starting one, here’s some especially good news. Researchers at the University of California Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine have not... Read More >

Categories: acupuncture acupuncture to lower blood pressure blood pressure electro-acupuncture Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine

EXPOSED: Diabetes drug scam Scientists say attacking blood sugar is not the answer

November 2, 2016 It’s a multi-billion dollar scam... the diabetes drug industry... and it affects millions of people worldwide. Big Pharma has had a chokehold on diabetes treatment for decades, pushing more drugs—and more dangerous drugs—for lowering blood sugar on doctors and patients alike. But, as it turns out, tightly controlling blood sugar,... Read More >

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Newsletter Issue: November 2016

Steer clear of deadly infection in five easy steps

October 31, 2016 Rachel was only 25 when she almost died from a C. difficile (C. diff ) infection. Bobbie was 52 when this intestinal bacteria took over her life, and Sam was only four-years-old! But they’re the lucky ones – they survived. Many people, especially seniors and those who are weakened from... Read More >

Categories: C-diff C. difficile Consumer Reports hospital infections how to avoid a c. diff infection report on hospitals and c. diff

Study finds mammography results likely to do more harm than good

October 27, 2016 The mammography myth has taken another big blow. This time it came from a comprehensive study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that poked the “early detection saves lives” mantra so full of holes it’s now sinking like a lead weight. But beyond that, the researchers say that... Read More >

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The bombshell report that should curb statin use once and for all!

October 25, 2016 When the American Heart Association issues a warning about statins, you know it’s serious. Because these cholesterol-lowering meds, like Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor, are the mainstream’s most cherished sacred cows. Admitting that any problems might be associated with them is practically treason! But these findings are so important, even the... Read More >

Categories: AHA American Heart Association blood thinners Crestor dangers of statins Lipitor statin drug interactions statins Zocor

Feds issue toothless warning about risk from heart surgery device

October 19, 2016 Henry Weinacker shouldn’t have died. Especially the way he did — in pain, and suffering from an infection that he was too weak to even be treated for. The 74-year-old had successfully made it through open-heart surgery. He was on the road to recovery — or should have been. But... Read More >

Categories: CDC danger of heart surgery device FDA heart surgery Heater cooling devices non-tuberculosis mycobacteria NTM open-heart surgery

Far too many restaurant chains still serve antibiotic-laden meat

October 12, 2016 Arby’s may “have the meats,” but it looks like those meats are filled with loads of prescription antibiotics. Same with KFC, Denny’s, Applebee’s, Starbucks and 12 other fast food and sit-down big name restaurants. Those are the 16 food chains that got an “F” grade on the latest report by... Read More >

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