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Hypertension tops the list, followed by high blood lipids, inactivity, abdominal obesity and smoking; targeted prevention programs suggested.

The research, published in Friday’s edition of The Lancet, found that high blood pressure poses by far the greatest risk, but that smoking, obesity (particularly around the belly), inactivity and stress can also pose significant dangers. A large percentage of people who suffered ischemic stroke also had high levels of lipids (or fat) in their blood, as measured by a test known as the ApoB:ApoA1 ratio.

Here’s the full report

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Here’s some key parts from an article I just read:

Time of Labor
The body’s balance and ability to function properly can have a huge impact on its capacity to adapt to extra stresses placed upon it. The most common cause of Cesarean in the United States is “failure to progress”. Any misalignment in the pelvic outlet could be a cause of slower descent of the fetus through the birth canal. Back pain could also decrease a mother’s rang of motion making it more difficult for her to assume the upright, active positions that have been proven to make labor more efficient. Proper adjustments can make sure that the hips and pelvis are in proper alignment.

Dr. Sears wrote in Parenting magazine “It is our personal theory that chiropractic care in pregnancy can help to avoid or relieve back pain and also prepare your back and pelvic structures for the stresses of labor and birth.”

Here’s the entire article.

Trio of scientists who urged stockpiling had previously been paid, says report.

Scientists who drew up the key World Health Organisation guidelines advising governments to stockpile drugs in the event of a flu pandemic had previously been paid by drug companies which stood to profit, according to a report out today.

An investigation by the British Medical Journal and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, the not-for-profit reporting unit, shows that WHO guidance issued in 2004 was authored by three scientists who had previously received payment for other work from Roche, which makes Tamiflu, and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), manufacturer of Relenza.

City analysts say that pharmaceutical companies banked more than $7bn (£4.8bn) as governments stockpiled drugs. The issue of transparency has risen to the forefront of public health debate after dramatic predictions last year about a swine flu pandemic did not come true.

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Why not trust your body to do what it is meant to do – be healthy! Chiropractic adjustments boost your immunity, and over all health. It’s time to focus on making you healthier, naturally.

More and more children are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and also being placed on medication to treat the symptoms. We already know the extreme dangers associated with these drugs, but what about getting to the root cause of the problem? Here is a look at a recent study that links pesticides to an increased risk of ADHD.

A study published in the May 17, 2010 issue of the journal Pediatrics has found that even low levels of pesticide residue found in the urine samples of North American children seems to be strongly associated with the development of ADHD.

Bouchard and Weisskopf found that even at low exposures, the presence of the common pesticide byproduct dimethyl thiophosphate in the urine of children made them twice as likely to exhibit ADHD symptoms.

This byproduct was found in about 6 in 10 of the children and as Bouchard says, “It’s not a small effect. This is 100% more risk.”

For every tenfold increase in pesticide byproduct malathion in the urine; the risk of ADHD increased to 55%.

At least 73 million pounds of organophosphate pesticides are used in agricultural and residential settings in the US.

Organophosphates are designed to be toxic to the nervous system, says Bouchard, “That’s how they kill pests.”

Aside from this strong link to pesticide exposure, pressure on a child’s nervous system can also cause symptoms of ADHD.

Pressure on the upper cervical spine, caused from bad posture, birth trauma, falls, car accidents, etc. can increase the sympathetic response in the body–also known as ‘fight or flight.’ This can cause ADHD-like symptoms and trouble focusing. The best sort of physician to seek out is a wellness chiropractor. They can evaluate the spine and remove pressure from that area.

Here’s the full report.

Have  you noticed the number of drug recalls and warnings lately?

Tylenol recall: Serious side effects investigated

Fortunately more and more parents are re-evaluating the need for vaccinations – Many More Parents Are Refusing Vaccines!!

Why take risks with your health and the health of your family? I recommend you always start with the easiest, safest steps to improve your health. Chiropractic adjustments are just that – safe and easy and thousands of people are living healthier, happy lives as a result.

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Her oldest son, 4-year-old Caleb started seeing Dr. Greg Mortimer of Englewood just days after he was born. Roberg says the adjustments have worked.

“If he gets a cold, it is over in hours, not days,” she said.

Her 2-year-old son, Andrew needs the most help. He has severe allergies and asthma and often needs oxygen to function and feel good.

“I can bring Andrew here in an acute allergy attack. Before we leave, he is about 80 percent better. He can breathe easier. His mood is generally better. His eyes are usually less puffy. The redness will be mostly gone. And then, by the end of the evening, if he’s on oxygen, I can get him off oxygen. He’s just better.”

Here’s the entire article

In a study, people who most closely followed a Mediterranean-like diet were 36% less likely to have areas of brain damage.

Eating a diet rich in healthy fats and limiting dairy and meat could do more than keep your heart healthier. It could also help keep you thinking clearly.

New research shows that sticking to the Mediterranean diet, previously shown to reduce heart and other health issues, also may help lower the risk of having small areas of dead tissue linked to thinking problems. Known as brain infarcts, they’re involved in vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease.

“We’ve got these diseases of aging that cause disability, cost a ton of money to treat and manage, and wreck people’s lives,” said Dr. Gregory Cole, a professor of medicine and neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles, who was not involved in this new study. “You’ve got to get in there and figure out what actually works for prevention, and not have people guessing.”

A Mediterranean diet includes a lot of fruit, vegetables and fish, olive oil, legumes and cereals, and fewer dishes containing dairy, meat, poultry, and saturated fatty acids than other diets. It also involves small to moderate amounts of alcohol.

Here’s the full CNN report.

The U.S. FDA has urged consumers to stop using liquid Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zyrtec medicines for children and infants. Johnson & Johnson has announced a broad recall following the discovery of manufacturing deficiencies that could affect the quality, purity and potency of the drugs.

The FDA also warned that consumers should not give adult strength medicine to children instead, as this can result in serious harm.

According to Reuters:

“Some of the products affected by the recall may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than specified; others contain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing requirements; and others may contain tiny particles.”

Read the entire report at Dr Mercola’s site.

Worth $15-billion (U.S.) a year, proton pump inhibitors among the most misused drugs on North American market.

Proton pump inhibitors – drugs used to treat a range of digestive problems ranging from heartburn to bleeding ulcers – are among the most misused drugs on the market, new research concludes.

Between 53 per cent and 69 per cent of PPIs are inappropriately prescribed, particularly for dyspepsia, the medical term for indigestion and upset stomach. Proton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the stomach wall that produces it.

“Harm will result if these commonly used medications are prescribed for conditions for which there is no benefit, such as non-ulcer dyspepsia,” said Dr. Deborah Grady of the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She said risks seem particularly acute in seniors.

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Did you know that in one study 45% of adults who received Chiropractic care, while suffering from from dyspepsia (heart burn) noticed an improvement in their symptoms and decreased their medication? Full report.

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