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Next week brings the first mass distribution of the eagerly awaited H1N1 swine flu vaccine. There will be people lining up at clinics, hospitals, and local CVS pharmacies to get the shot or nasal spray that is supposed to protect against this latest, sometimes deadly, variation of the age-old pig flu.

Not sure I’m going to be one of them.

I’m really struggling with justifying the benefits of the vaccination when balanced with the possible side effects. Although betting on the potential for adv… Continue

A panic attack is typically characterized as a sudden and overwhelming rush of fear and anxiety. You can't breathe and your heart pounds against your chest. You feel nauseated and dizzy. And you may think you're having a heart attack - or worse. These paralyzing feelings generate stress levels that can severely damage the mind and body.

People who suffer from panic attacks that don't attempt to get help, often tend to withdraw from society and normal activities. In the interest of avoiding stre… Continue

Fish oil supplements have become very popular over the last ten or so years. Even doctors, who routinely discourage the use of nutritional supplements, are now recommending fish oil supplements to patients who exhibit any of the risk factors associated with heart disease.

What is it about fish oil that makes it so beneficial to human health?

First, the oil used in fish oil supplements typically is extracted from oceanic cold water fish such as mackerel, salmon, herring, tuna, halibut an… Continue

FRS is a new energy drink that is marketed as a healthy alternative to the caffeine and sugar laced energy boost drinks such as Red Bull and Full Throttle. Lance Armstrong actually approached The FRS Company with an interest in promoting the FRS product line. And now, he even has a seat on their Board.

So, does FRS work? Is it the safe energy boost that it claims to be?

I Trust Lance Armstrong...I T… Continue

Do you know what the average price markup for all those fat burner, muscle builder, and energy providing pills, powders, and potions you see lining the shelves of your local health food store is? Astoundingly, the markup from cost to retail price avergaes anywhere from 30%-200% depending on the popularity of the product. This makes a pretty good argument for looking into the benefits of homemade supplements.

These days, with all the ingredient sources that publish pricing on the Internet, it is… Continue