Ten little known health facts!

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1. This actually appeared in the July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine. This was serious and written to instruct male supervisors of women in the work force during World War II, a mere 57 years ago! "Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day".

2. 2500 years ago, Hippocrates (The father of modern medicine) said to his group of medical students- "Thy food shall be thy medicine"

3. We are the most wealthy and the least healthy country in the world- in fact during World War II, 40% of America's young men were judged unfit for military service.

4. 80-85 percent of all diseases are self-limited, which means, in time they will resolve on their own due to the amazing self healing mechanisms of the body.

5. Genetically engineered tomatoes contain a powerful compound called lectin, which is used to make the tomato resistant to fungus. This is the same lectin ingredient in latex gloves, which causes severe allergic reactions in many people.

6. New research indicates that an increase in Omega-3 fatty acids from breast milk will actually improve thinking and problem solving capabilities in newborns. Giving a newborn flaxseed oil can also prevent skin problems.

7. Next time you check out a "scientific data" website, remember that more than 80% of all health data on the Internet is either inaccurate or obsolete. Pediatrics, June 1988.

8. In kids under age four, there is more than two and a half times more asthma today than in 1980 and many respectable alternative practitioners feel this is a result of the overuse of antibiotics, vaccines, and anti-bacterial cleansers. We have become so obsessed with cleanliness that our children's immune systems are not being developed as fully as a result of being exposed to minor ailments. In fact, manufacturers are even producing and selling antibiotic diapers.

9. A recent study showed that Saw Palmetto was as effective (without side effects) as the prescription drug Proscar for benign prostate enlargement and at a cost of only $20.00 per month compared to $66.00 a month for the Proscar.

10. Methylcobalamin is the neurologically active form of B-12 (cyanocobalamin). It is now available in many different forms and has shown promising results in the treatment of brain and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, MS, ALS, and post-stroke syndrome.