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December 29, 2016 - Issue 3785


1 in 6 Americans Are Now on Psychiatric Medication

antidepressant side effect

December 29, 2016

Doctors who hand it out are often under-educated on their risks, which include a laundry list of frightening potential side effects, such as suicide and murder. Shockingly, their use has exploded in just the past 5 years. Keep yourself out of harm's way. Use this much safer game plan for a longer, fuller life.

Friendship, Not Money, Makes People Happy

happy people

December 29, 2016

Social relationships coupled with good physical and mental health mean more for happiness than all the money in the world, according to new research. Prioritizing the achievement of well-being ahead of monetary gains in public policy may ultimately lead to a happier, more productive society.

Grapefruit oil: An essential oil with antioxidant benefits

Grapefruit Oil

December 29, 2016

It's known as a detoxification agent that can activate the lymphatic system and flush out toxins from your body, but the benefits of grapefruit oil actually go far beyond that. Read and learn why this fragrant oil, with its high antioxidant levels, can give you plenty of benefits, making it highly deserving of a place in your medicine cabinet.