Ten Things To Check When Shopping For A Nursing Home Nursing Home Compare is a web-based service provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to help consumers compare different nursing homes The information is based on findings by surveyors during the annual inspection performed in every nursing home that participates in the Medicare program The information can be obtained at the CMS Nursing Home Compare website When you access this information, however, keep in mind that it sometimes is more than a year old Also, facilities ...

Death By Fluoride A wee bit of fluoride makes teeth and dentists happy, we’re told Dr Happy Tooth’s smiley face turns into a frown when his favorite decay buster is busted as a killer Anything in large doses kills, bristles Drill Fill, DDS, even Dihydrogen Monoxide, they often tease Ha, ha, get it – water – H2O Stop picking on fluoride, they say, you make us look badFew people know that fluoride maims and kills Dentists wouldn’t want you worrying ...

A User-friendly Vaccination Schedule Dr Mercola's Comment:You may remember a the article I posted a couple of months ago written by Dr Donald Miller that provides a great overview on the toxicity of mercury from various sources After his piece was posted, Dr Miller received responses from parents wanting to know what vaccines, if any, he would recommend children receiveHis response is a new piece that discusses the mindset behind the vaccine madness and a different approach that differs greatly ...

Flu Prevention And The Gym Member Health officials' warning this month of a potentially harsh flu season should be a red flag to avid aerobic-bunnies and gym-jocks alike The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warn that the flu is transmitted when flu virus in the air is inhaled after an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks Transmission also occurs when a person touches a surface that has flu virus on it and then touches his or her nose or mouth ...

Alcohol And Drug Rehab Treatment: Critical Decisions Choosing the right alcohol or drug rehab center can make all the difference when it comes to entering long-term recovery from an addiction The task of finding the “right” drug rehab center is complicated by the fact that there are over 13,000 drug rehab facilities around the country Each of these treatment centers is unique, but being unique does not necessarily mean that they are all equally good It does, however, mean that ...

Dash Diet: The Diet That Cause No Pain A group of scientists from 5 main medical centers discovered that eating a specific diet containing nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy and whole grains can be an effective tool which helps to achieve weight loss and to lower blood pressure The so called DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was found in 1996 in order to reduce blood pressure about the same level as a medication would Since that time it has rapidly become one of the ...

If You Have Arthritis If You Have Arthritis? Arthritis and related conditions affect nearly 43 million Americans, or about one of every six people, making it one of the most prevalent diseases in the United StatesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected by one of the more than 100 types of arthritisArthritis is a chronic disease that will be with you for a long time and possibly for the rest of your ...

Hilarious Help Wanted Ads In this piece, News Target satires new employment postings at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Some highlights:Propaganda Officer: Help the FDA create and spread information that discredits products, companies and ideas that threaten FDA control No scientific background necessaryScience Censor: Bury scientific findings that harm the prestige and credibility of the FDAChief Oppression Officer: Conduct armed raids on places where dangerous criminals are teaching patients about nutritionKickback Coordinator: Keep tabs on FDA managers' investments in ...

A Guide To Finding Refurbished Treadmills A treadmill is a great way to get in shape or stay in shape While many people go to the gym to use their treadmills, it makes sense to have one at home, too But if you want a top of the line treadmill, you are going to have to pay top of the line prices for it Like anything else, with treadmills, you get the quality you pay for, so spending money for ...

Stop Taking Blood Pressure Medications With Your Doctor's Approval I have been swallowing three varieties of blood pressure pills for 10 years In another month, I expect to be off of them entirely And that's with my doctor's approvalSome months ago, I was introduced to a relatively new medical science called glycobiologyVery brieflythe science centers around eight simple sugars These are not sugars diabetics must avoid They are food for our human cellsThink of these simple sugars as you would oil in your car The oil ...