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April 19, 2017 - Issue 3896


Drug Overdoses Are the 9th Leading Cause of Death in the US

Drug Overdoses Are the 9th Leading Cause of Death in the US

April 19, 2017

Sadly, millions are - prescriptions have increased by more than 300 percent in recent years. And according to the director of the CDC, there is no other medication routinely used for a nonfatal condition that kills patients so frequently. Be very careful.

Light at Night Damages Your Health and Potentially Future Generations

light exposure at night

April 19, 2017

Light pollution is a significant health risk. Recent research demonstrates there may also be a risk to your future children’s health from light seeping through your curtains or your exposure to computer screens at night. I’ll give you strategies to reduce your risk and improve your health.

Diabetes Taking a Higher Toll on Life Than Suspected

diabetes deaths

April 19, 2017

Diabetes is the No. 1 killer in Mexico and possibly responsible for more deaths in the U.S. than currently reported. The cost of treatment is rising, as are the number of children with diabetes. I’ll give you strategies to help reverse your insulin resistance.