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I often find articles on other websites that I think our readers would be interested in. That's what I'm posting on this page. I am not planning any particular organization of topics. Each addition will be placed at the top. I will retain as many article links as practical. Some links may be removed because the material is no longer in date or relevant. Please check back often.

Facts About Compounding

Pharmacy compounding is facing serious challenges from pharmaceutical manufacturers and the FDA, but we can set the record straight and serve our clients by relying on truth and by using a good strategy to tell it. For too long, the FDA and pharmaceutical interests have spread misinformation about compounding. I think it ought to stop.

Here’s a website that will not only correct our critics, but also to put them on notice that we are watching and the days of maligning our profession with impunity are over. When you want to know the truth behind a news article or a government report that attacks your compounder take a few minutes to check out this valuable website.

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Drug Companies Manipulate Data

Be careful - be VERY careful - about what you believe about drugs and surgery. Dr. Darshak Sanghavi is a pediatric cardiologist. He has written a clear paper about how drug companies use numbers and statistics to convince you and your doctor that their latest drug is THE best treatment for you.

But, their claims depend on HOW they have manipulated the data to make their point. ONE EXAMPLE: Using a statin drug reduces a person's risk of heart problems from 7.5% to 5.3% over a five year period. That's a reduction of 2.2%. However, published materials about Pravachol (a statin) report a 31% reduction. How can they do that? The 31% represents a RELATIVE REDUCTION. Actually, out of every 50 people who take the drug for 5 years there will be one less heart event. That isn't as impressive as 31%.

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Clean Hands - The Way to STOP the Flu

I am not afraid of any flu. Why? One, I think that the flu bugs are ALWAYS with us and we need to take precautions against getting sick. I recommend eating well, exercise, and avoiding the bugs. Keeping our hands CLEAN goes a long way toward staying healthy. Here's a good paper published by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

BTW, I do NOT think that the flu vaccines help at all.

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DIET SODA POP - GOOD or BAD?

I admit that I enjoy soda pop. I don't like all the sugar and chemicals in there but it sure tastes good. I limit myself to one or two a month, usually when dining out. Perhaps the diet versions are better because they have less sugar. No, I guess not. They take out the sugar and replace it with another chemical. Am I overreacting on this, making more out of it than necessary? Here's a short piece by Leigh Ann Garstecki. She's the Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach at Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois.

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SOY INDUSTRY ON THE ATTACK


Most of us BELIEVE that soy products are healthy for us. They supposedly help our hormone system, build bones, protect our hearts, and keep us mentally alert. However, merely believing something doesn't make it true. The evidence about soy says the opposite of our beliefs. Soy really isn't a natural wonder. In fact, there is strong evidence that regular consumption of soy products can be very unhealthy. Do yourself a healthy favor. Learn the facts about soy and do your best to keep it out of your body.

 

 BOOKS

There are many great books available from reputable authors. Sorting through all of the material can be a real burden. So I'm offering a list of those I think are the best in their categories. I will update this list regularly.

Female Hormones:
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause: The Breakthrough Book on Natural Hormone Balance
by John R. Lee MD and Virginia Hopkins
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty
by John R, Lee MD, Jesse Hanley, and Virginia Hopkins
Natural Progesterone: The Multiple Roles of a Remarkable Hormone
by John R. Lee MD

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Male Hormones:
The Testosterone Syndrome
by Eugene Shippen, William Fryer

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Adrenal Glands:
Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st-Century Stress Syndrome
by James L. Wilson
Safe Uses of Cortisol
by William McK. Jefferies MD

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Thyroid:
Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness
by Broda Barnes

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Dental:
Root Canal Cover-Up
by George E. Meinig