Drug Disposal Safety

I am a TV channel flipper most likely because I generally rely on it for noise and few really good programs.Flipping the other night I came across Dog the Bounty Hunter's 200th episode and got one big shock.  The crew was flushing coke down the toilet at Dog's direction. BAD DOG!I was hot on his tail for this egregious act, just because municipal water supplies cannot clean these drugs out of the system.  No wonder everyone is out of sorts for being medicated without their knowledge or permission.Here is the current policy fyi  http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/pdf/prescrip_disposal.pdfAddressing Unchecked Dumping of Drugs in WaterwaysSelected posts from Natural Health NewsProper Drug DisposalDec 16, 2009Customers should not dispose of drug patches (birth control,...

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Understanding Psychosis

By  Sara Coffey, D.O.Often patients and family members have a hard time understanding how a person can be psychotic.  Psychosis is defined as grossly impaired reality testing. Psychosis can be present in several mental illnesses including, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and even depression. The stigma or lack of information surrounding these disorders leaves them feeling guilty or ashamed. I often explain to them that the brain is an organ just like the heart, the kidneys or the liver. And just as our heart, kidneys or liver can become diseased, so can our brain. The brain is a complicated organ with...

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Posted in: bipolar disorder,delusion,depression,hallucination,psychosis,Sara Coffey DO,schizophrenia,stigma

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Strata PLUS Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs

Today on Serious Eats: Cider-Poached Pears with Yogurt and Toasted Almonds. Elegant, light, fruity! (Note to self: When trying to psyche self up to blog, do not listen to Radiohead's OK Computer right before beginning to write. It's a bit like watching the first ten minutes of Up before playing in the Super Bowl.)(And yes, blogging is just like playing in the Super Bowl. Think of the carbs!)Hey you guys! So, we're trying something new here at CHG, in which we de-emphasize calorie counts a little (as they're not the decisive measure of a food's healthiness) so as to better focus on the overall nutritional value of any given recipe. (Did I just...

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Posted in: Breakfast,Vegetarian

Keep Your Liver Clean and You Won't Have Many Problems

UPDATE: January 20112011: Participate in our healthy detoxification programOriginal post, January 2008UPDATE: March 2009 - It is very sad that Professor Ernst is so ignorant about herbs, especially since he has the title of complementary medicine professor.In a country that is the home of Culpeper and Maud Grieve it amazes me that there is such a lack of academic prowess. The information in regard to dandelion and artichoke for liver health is rather extensive. Both herbs are ones I often use for people who have liver related health concerns, including Hepatitis.Now that spring is about to arrive in the northern hemisphere it is time to focus on detoxification and liver health. If you'd like a copy of our liver cleansing program, just send a donation to CHI and put detox in the note,...

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Posted in: 2009,artichoke,dandelion,detoxification,Edzard Ernst,liver health,natural health news,natural news,Prince Charles,protect your liver

Vaccines & Sick Buildings

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Posted in: MCS America,natural health news,sick building syndrome,vaccines

Stay In and Share a Healthy Potluck

Potluck and the Healthy Benefits of Staying InBy Jim RollinceAs the cold winter months press onward, many are looking for accessible and fun ways to stay physically fit and healthy. Exercise is not the only way to stay physically fit and maintain a healthful lifestyle. A huge component of staying fit and healthy is centered on what types of food you choose to put into your body. This idea goes so far as to mean; healthy food is just as important as giving your body regular exercise. Eating healthy does not have to be a painful process.  Eating healthy can be a social and environmentally friendly experience where you as the consumer are able to support your local food economy while reaping all of the health benefits. Here are a few ways to keep the cold winter months lively, healthy, and...

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Posted in: Gym Source,healthy potluck,Jim Rollince,natural health news

New Vitamin D Test

New test may help detect vitamin D deficiency earlierBy Nathan Gray, 27-Jan-2011A new diagnostic vitamin D assay to be released in Europe may help to detect early deficiency, and could help to provide more accurate data for dieticians and researchers.Developed by the diagnostic lab technology company Abbott to detect the amount of 25-hydroxy vitamin D, the ARCHITECT 25-OH Vitamin D is a new diagnostic test to measure levels of vitamin D in blood using an automated instrument system.Abbot announced Conformité Européenne (CE) marking for the assay, which is intended for the assessment of 25-hydroxy vitamin D in human serum and plasma to determine vitamin D status, but added that currently the test is not approved for use in the US.Abbot said the assay will provide a quick and accurate gauge...

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More Americans Using Supplements

A report published in the February, 2011 issue of the Journal of Nutrition reveals widespread use of dietary supplements among Americans, particularly among older individuals. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Maryland utilized data obtained from 18,758 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2006. Infants under the age of one were excluded from the current analysis. Forty-four percent of males and 53 percent of females reported using supplements, which is an increase from the percentages reported in earlier NHANES surveys beginning in 1971. For those aged 71 and...

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FDA and ECT

I found this enjoyable blog this morning while I was checking my emails and perusing tweets.  The article that caught my eye was about a disconnect between hospital administrators and doctors.My comment was that there is a serious disconnect between administrators and nurses too.The blog title is apropos regarding a disconnect between health care providers and patients, and now clearly the FDA too over ECT. When I started out in psych nursing in the late 60s I refused to participate in ECT and this caused a serious row.  I also received the only 'A' in my Abnormal Psych class for my term paper on " ECT as a Creator of Social Problems ".It appears as if little has changed.More of the pattern of sell out to Big Bus from the White House I'd say... Human Factor in Medicine and Life.Alliance...

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Posted in: ECT,FDA,memory loss

Unrecognized Dangers Of Formaldehyde

Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., who chairs the Cancer Prevention Coalition, says, "The dermatologists and other scientists quoted in the Times appear unaware of the longstanding scientific evidence on the carcinogenicity of formaldehyde. However, this had been detailed in five National Toxicology Program Reports on Carcinogens from 1981 to 2004."The Times assured its readers that "most of the 180 items tested, largely clothes and bed linens, had low or undetectable levels of formaldehyde that met voluntary industry guidelines." Accordingly, the Times claimed, "Most consumers will probably never have a problem with exposure to formaldehyde," since such low levels "are not likely to irritate most people," other than those wearing wrinkle-resistant clothing.However, Dr. Epstein points to evidence that...

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Posted in: cancer,formaldehyde,Samuel Epstein MD,toxins

GMO Alfalfa Gets Go Ahead from USDA

UPDATE: 2/11/11 - Experts: Contamination from GM alfalfa certain UPDATE: Marion Nestle asks?What the Heck Happened? The Politics of GM Alfalfa ExplainedHow did the USDA's plan for peaceful coexistence among alfalfa growers end up with the agency approving GM alfalfa with no restrictions? --------------------------------------------------------------------We are seeing the sell out to Big Bus from the White House day after day -  USDA abandoning provision to protect organic farmers from genetic contaminationAndrew Kimbrell, Executive Director for the Center for Food Safety poignantly stated that:USDA has become a rogue agency in its...

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Posted in: alfalfa,GMO,natural health news,Tom Vilsack and Monsanto,USDA

Black Bean Brownies!

Black Bean Brownies With Avacado Superlicious Fudge Spread!Have you tried a black bean brownie?  I have and they are so good!  This recipe is perfect if you are trying to feed your family more nutritious snacks!  A very healthy alternative to regular brownies!Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups soft cooked black beans2 ripe bananas1/3 Cup agave nectar1/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa1 Tbsp cinnamon1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 Cup instant oats1 Tbsp walnut piecesPreheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8" pan and set aside. Combine all ingredients, except oats, in a food processor or blender and blend until...

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Posted in: Avocado,Black beans,cocoa