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An Integrative Approach for Strengthening Bones

I thought you would find this article on Bone Density interesting, so I wanted to send it to you right away.

Bone density is affected by many factors including diet, nutritional supplements, and physical activity. The results from a new study suggest that the combined effect of diet and lifestyle counseling and a few key supplements—vitamin D, vitamin K, and calcium—may help postmenopausal women maintain bone density as they age.

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Rising Reports Of Bad Reactions to Drugs
“Official reports of negative reactions to prescription drugs have increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a new study.”

How to Find Out If Your Doctor And Drugmakers Are In A Relationship
“‘If your mother says she loves you, check it out.’ So what about your doctor?”

A Little Deception Helps Push Athletes To The Limit
“The trained bicyclists thought they had ridden as fast as they possibly could. But Kevin Thompson, head of sport and exercise science at Northumbrian University in England, wondered if they go could even faster.”

In Study, Fatherhood Leads To Drop In Testosterone
“Testosterone, that most male of hormones, takes a dive after a man becomes a parent.”

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Green Tea Linked to Lower Flu Risk

Here is a helpful article to prepare yourself for flu season.  If you combine this with your regular chiropractic adjustments you and your family should get through the winter months without having to deal with the flu.
No one likes to get the flu, so finding simple ways to fight off the illness is welcome news, especially for those at higher risk for infection. A study in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that green tea extracts may help prevent influenza in healthcare workers.