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Decided Not To Take The H1N1 Flu Vaccine? Then You Will Need to Do this
Your Swine Flu Defense Team
- Begin with a pharmaceutical grade multivitamin specifically designed for you. We recommend Phytopharmica Clinical Nutrients.
- Vitamin D3 has been shown to have a profound effect on the immune system. Many americans lack a sufficient amount of the vitamin required for an enhanced immune system. Pharmacist recommended dosage 5,000iu two times a day from now till March then decrease to 5,000iu daily.
- New Mark's Host Defense - has 16 species of medicinal mushrooms that is immune enhancing, provides cardiovascular support and anti-inflammatory properties
Book Discussion of What's Age Got To Do With It by Robin Mcgraw
I led a book discussion at Ward Drug on June 16th. It was a fun night and everyone enjoyed the discussion. I took the women chapter by chapter and discussed Robin's lifestyle, recommendations and how they could incorporate them into their lives.
Chapter 1
What's Age Got To Do With It
Robin’s mother died from a heart attack at the age of 58.
Robin believes it’s never too early or too late to become an active manager of your health and well-being.
Every Day is a choice:
Wake up Negative or “Today, I choose to do everything I can to have peace, love and joy in my life.”
Focus on one or two areas that are areas of biggest concern for you
Dry Skin Brushing? Interesting
I went last week to hear a naturopath speak and she mentioned skin brushing. I had never heard of it so when I got back to work I immediately went to the web and scoured all the articles on skin brushing. Here is what I have learned.
TOXICITY can gather beneath the Skin's Surface from such COMMON Influences such as IMPROPER pH levels in Body Soaps, Skin Creams and Anti-Perspirants, plus Synthetic Fibers worn NEXT to the Skin with ANY of them contributing to a variety of Skin Problems and Conditions.
When you do Skin Brushing, you HELP your Lymph System to CLEAN itself of the TOXINS, that COLLECT in the Lymph Glands. You use a Simple Technique to IMPROVE the Surface Circulation on the Skin and KEEP the Pores of the Skin OPEN, encouraging your Body's Discharge of Metabolic Wastes, and resulting in an IMPROVED ability to COMBAT Bacteria, plus HELPING your Skin to look and feel HEALTHIER and MORE RESILIENT! Skin Brushing is a PERFECT Treatment for SELF-HELP Enthusiasts.
TOXICITY can gather beneath the Skin's Surface from such COMMON Influences such as IMPROPER pH levels in Body Soaps, Skin Creams and Anti-Perspirants, plus Synthetic Fibers worn NEXT to the Skin with ANY of them contributing to a variety of Skin Problems and Conditions.
- Benefits:
- TIGHTENS Skin.
- HELPS Digestion.
- REMOVES Cellulite.
- STIMULATES Circulation.
- INCREASES Cell Renewal.
- CLEANS Lymphatic System.
- REMOVES Dead Skin Layers.
- STRENGTHENS Immune System.
- IMPROVES Exchange between Cells.
- STIMULATES the Glands, thus helping ALL of the
Body Systems to perform at PEAK EFFICIENCY!
Anyone skin brush regularly?
Lots of Controversy With Trusting Doctors
On the Today show they did a story on patients trusting their Doctor. About one in four patients feel that their physicians sometimes expose them to unnecessary risk, according to data from a Johns Hopkins study published this year in the journal Medicine. And two recent studies show that whether patients trust a doctor strongly influences whether they take their medication.
We are such an over medicated society that I am determined not to end up like my parents who are on 10 different medications. My mother doesn't even know why she is on some of them. At age 86 she informed me that she is going to discuss with her doctor the need for some of them. She has been reading about the liver damage that so many medications cause. I am proud of my mom.
When I went to review my lab results. The doctor informed me that my total cholesterol was 283, LDL (bad) was 215. He whipped out that prescription pad so fast my head was spinning! I said wait a minute...give me 3 months to get it down. He kind of chuckled and said sure...
Well 4 months later....after some modifications to diet, exercise and supplements. My total cholesterol 180, LDL 106.
I was willing to make some changes in my life. It really is up to you! You can become proactive about preserving the health you have.
I encourage you to find a doctor who combines prescriptions medicine with Natural medicine. I'm looking!
We are such an over medicated society that I am determined not to end up like my parents who are on 10 different medications. My mother doesn't even know why she is on some of them. At age 86 she informed me that she is going to discuss with her doctor the need for some of them. She has been reading about the liver damage that so many medications cause. I am proud of my mom.
When I went to review my lab results. The doctor informed me that my total cholesterol was 283, LDL (bad) was 215. He whipped out that prescription pad so fast my head was spinning! I said wait a minute...give me 3 months to get it down. He kind of chuckled and said sure...
Well 4 months later....after some modifications to diet, exercise and supplements. My total cholesterol 180, LDL 106.
I was willing to make some changes in my life. It really is up to you! You can become proactive about preserving the health you have.
I encourage you to find a doctor who combines prescriptions medicine with Natural medicine. I'm looking!
Viagra for Women.....
In a small study of 98 women published today, the little blue pill helped women whose sexual performance had flagged as a side effect of taking antidepressants, known as SSRIs -- a very specific finding that could open a new use for the male impotence drug.
My thoughts:
We have way too many women being prescribed anti-depressant or SSRI's. Women are going in to their doctor with hot flashes, night sweats, moodiness, etc. and instead of getting to the root of the problem which is usually a hormonal imbalance, they put a quick bandaide on it by prescribing an antidepressent.
Not only are there debilitating sexual side effects but many women have a very difficult time weaning off of the antidepressant with such side effects that they go back on it.
My thoughts:
We have way too many women being prescribed anti-depressant or SSRI's. Women are going in to their doctor with hot flashes, night sweats, moodiness, etc. and instead of getting to the root of the problem which is usually a hormonal imbalance, they put a quick bandaide on it by prescribing an antidepressent.
Not only are there debilitating sexual side effects but many women have a very difficult time weaning off of the antidepressant with such side effects that they go back on it.
Bone Building Drugs for Osteoporosis....More Serious Risks
In the New York times on 7-15-08 an article by Tara Parker-Pope
There are concerns of a series of reports showing a rare type of leg fracture that shears straight across the upper thighbone after little or no trauma. The case report shows the unusual fracture pattern in people who have used bone building drugs (Fosomax, Boniva, etc) for five years or more.
For the last few years brought to the publics eye is osteonecrosis of the jaw, in which a person's jawbone rots and dies. They say most patients recieved the iv form of the drug but we have talked to many doctors in our area that have seen many more cases where it is the oral form and they are not cancer patients.
There are many over the counter calcium supplement that have been shown to build bone. We recommend Osteosheath which has 3 forms of calcium which deliver are best absorbed in the body. Talk to a Pharmacist or someone who is knowledgeable in pharmaceutical grade supplements.
Along with weight bearing exercises and a quality calcium supplement you can keep your bones, muscles and teeth healthy.
It is recommended 1,200mg of Calcium a day for peri-menopausal women and 1,500mg of Calcium for menopausal. Take only 600mg at a time. Spread over 3 times a day. Your body can only absorb 600mg at a time.
There are concerns of a series of reports showing a rare type of leg fracture that shears straight across the upper thighbone after little or no trauma. The case report shows the unusual fracture pattern in people who have used bone building drugs (Fosomax, Boniva, etc) for five years or more.
For the last few years brought to the publics eye is osteonecrosis of the jaw, in which a person's jawbone rots and dies. They say most patients recieved the iv form of the drug but we have talked to many doctors in our area that have seen many more cases where it is the oral form and they are not cancer patients.
There are many over the counter calcium supplement that have been shown to build bone. We recommend Osteosheath which has 3 forms of calcium which deliver are best absorbed in the body. Talk to a Pharmacist or someone who is knowledgeable in pharmaceutical grade supplements.
Along with weight bearing exercises and a quality calcium supplement you can keep your bones, muscles and teeth healthy.
It is recommended 1,200mg of Calcium a day for peri-menopausal women and 1,500mg of Calcium for menopausal. Take only 600mg at a time. Spread over 3 times a day. Your body can only absorb 600mg at a time.
Statins For Children!! Horrifying Thought.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee has announced that children should be tested for high cholesterol and children as young as eight should be put on prescription statin drugs. The FDA, in its ongoing drug pushing campaign has granted approval for the use of the statin drugs.
What is the point of this? To sell more high profit prescription drugs! Big Pharma now sees children as its next area of market growth. They are not content to drug half of all Americans.
I encourage all parents to educate themselves on the risks of statin drugs, provide a healthy diet and exercise program for your child.
Some of the statin drug side effects include:
What is the point of this? To sell more high profit prescription drugs! Big Pharma now sees children as its next area of market growth. They are not content to drug half of all Americans.
I encourage all parents to educate themselves on the risks of statin drugs, provide a healthy diet and exercise program for your child.
Some of the statin drug side effects include:
- Disruption of hormone production, including sex hormones
- Severe muscle weakness
- Loss of cellular energy
- Mental Confusion
- Kidney failure
Kids, Husband, Job....If I have to give to one more person I am going to scream!
At Ward Drug we see hundreds of women in their 40's, 50's and 60's with complaints of low energy levels, weight gain and very low libido. Most of these women have hormonal imbalances and adrenal fatigue. They want a magic pill to give them back the youthful life they once experienced. Unfortunately it requires time, commitment and dedication.
It occurred to me that we need to educate women in their 30's. If women could grasp an understanding of the consequences of stress, poor diet and lack of exercise have on their body and mind.
It is frightening enough when changes in your body occur that you have no control over. But if you have prepared yourself, educated yourself ,then your understanding will help you to approach the second half of life with joy and anticipation.
Where does a frazzled 30 year old women begin? Begin by building a foundation with nutritional supplements. The Health benefits of nutritional supplements are:
It occurred to me that we need to educate women in their 30's. If women could grasp an understanding of the consequences of stress, poor diet and lack of exercise have on their body and mind.
It is frightening enough when changes in your body occur that you have no control over. But if you have prepared yourself, educated yourself ,then your understanding will help you to approach the second half of life with joy and anticipation.
Where does a frazzled 30 year old women begin? Begin by building a foundation with nutritional supplements. The Health benefits of nutritional supplements are:
- Increased energy and ability to concentrate
- An enhanced defense system to ward of illnesses
- A decrease risk of cancer
- A decrease risk of chronic illnesses
Immune System and your health
Ward Drug believes that chronic illnesses and diseases (allergies, IBS, arthritis, etc) come from the immune system being too low. Years of stress, unhealthy eating habits and lack of excercise put us in danger of serious health problems.
Our Mission at Ward Drug Company:To Provide our patients with hope by solving problems and improving their wellness in a manner that gives honor to God.
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Midlife offers opportunities to re-examine your values, relationships, self-image and health practices.
We will keep you updated with the latest information on nutritional supplements, the latest info on hormonal balance for women and men, all to help keep you feeling and looking young and vibrant at any age!