| Study New Findings on Antibiotics Before Cold and Flu Season Hits Home |
Everyone will probably have to take an antibiotic at some time or another. Most of us know that some may cause side effects like nausea and that we'll need to supplement with probiotics after a course of antibiotics.
What you may not know is that some antibiotics, when combined with other medications, may cause increased risk of cardiac symptoms or even death. Read about the dangers here. Another theory is that most cases of bronchitis, like many ear infections, will not benefit from antibiotic treatment as they are caused by a virus. The overuse of antibiotics may actually be causing harm. Click here to read about antibiotic resistant "superbugs".
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| Ohio Residents...Update on Dairy Labeling Challenge in Ohio |
As reported in August's Brown Bag Gazette, dairy labeling has become a hot topic. In Ohio, the Organic Trade Association has filed a complaint in an attempt to keep consumers informed about the use of rBST (a drug used to increase milk production) in dairy cows. To read the update, click here. |
| Metabolism Boosting Tips - Get More Energy, Achieve a Healthy Weight |
 School's back in, extracurricular activities are kicking in, before you know it the holidays will be here. Want more energy? Want to achieve your healthy weight the healthy way? Many of us are overweight or obese. It's affecting our health in more ways than the obvious. And, it's costing our country a fortune. Check out the rising cost of obesity in our country. Ready to get fit? Here's an interesting true/false primer on your metabolism to get you started. For more great weight loss tips, like how YOU can be the Biggest Loser, be sure to come to Dave's Healthy Living Lecture on October 16th at 7pm at First Christian Church in Parkersburg, where he'll teach the Science of Weight Control. |
With the prevalence of diabetes, many of us know someone using the injectable medication Byetta. Serious side effects, which may include death, have been reported. 
