Letting babies swim in chlorinated pools harms their health for life

Letting babies swim in chlorinated pools harms their health for life

Young children who swim in chlorinated pools may suffer an increased risk of lung infections and even lifelong asthma and respiratory allergies, according to a study conducted by researchers from Catholic University Lauvain in Brussels, Belgium, and published in the European Respiratory Journal.

Reishi Mushrooms Offer Help For Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis

One of the key measures of a long and well lived life is adaptability.  A person's ability to adapt to changing circumstances goes a long way toward predicting longevity.  This involves the responsiveness and functionality of the immune system.  A robust immune system capable of adjusting to ever-changing situations is a key factor in preventing the manifestation of a cold or cancer, or anything inbetween.  One important aspect of immune function is its ability to self-regulate downward when needed so that it doesn't become hyperactive and attact your own tissues, as in the case with Rheumatoid arthritis.  Read More

Drug Companies Leave Out Required Side Effects Info On Drug Ads

The FDA has sent warning letters to four pharmaceutical companies citing them for omitting and minimizing information about risks and exagerating potential benefits in material promoting their drugs.

The letters order the companies to cease banned marketing behaviors and instruct their employees on rules for promotions, but do not impose any fines or other sanctions.

Vitamin E: A Effective Treatment For Liver Disease

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common, "silent" liver disease.  Although it occurs in people who drink little or no alcoholic liver disease, including inflammation.  According to the National Institute of Diaetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the condition is marked by fat in the liver and is associated with the growing number of overweight Americans.  And while many feel fine and aren't aware they have a liver problem, they actually have a disease that can eventually cause cirrhosis, liver cancer and death.  Read More

Support the Free Speech About Science Act

The Alliance for Natural Health, a nonprofit organization committed to protecting access to natural and integrative medicine, has recently come up with a Congressional bill designed to stop government censorship of truthful, scientific health claims about natural foods and herbs, and restore free speech to natural health.  Read More

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