Yasmin, YAZ, and Yasminelle all contain a progestin that is implicated in an incidence of venous thromboembolism that is 240% greater than birth control pills that contain a different progestin. This isn't the only possible side effect from oral contraceptives. If you use these drugs be sure to ask your pharmacist for information about side effects. And, then follow the suggestions for using supplements and not smoking cigarettes.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Just wash your hands - can the gels.
Furthermore, the almost-manic desire to slather "sanitizers" on our hands must stop - for the SAME REASONS the FDA is issuing this warning. They don't work as we think they do. They also dry the skin and leave the door open for other resistant organisms. Washing with a mild soap, in cool water, is still the best way to stay clean and sanitary.
Have people just stopped looking?
Statistics are dangerous. Fewer claims might be a good sign. It could also reflect that a lot of job seekers have stopped seeking.
Really? Pesticides can harm babies?
I have to presume this is true. In fact, it seems so obvious that toxic chemicals would have negative impact on developing babies. I'll put aside, for now, that IQ testing is still not a completely reliable measure of one's mental capacity or capability. However, a seven point decline in the accumulated results is large - greater than 10%. This deserves attention and action. Sad, isn't it, that it is socially acceptable to favor a green lawn and a truck of produce over the well-being of our unborn. That really isn't so uncommon, is it?
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
We really have lost our way.
What can possibly bring us back when our "leaders" believe Wiffle Ball is a hazardous activity? "Nanny State" is far too soft a phrase for this kind of insanity.
Monday, April 18, 2011
I Just LOVE These Kinds of Stories...
... because they assume the readers are ignorant or naive. Are the fines actually a penalty to the tobacco company? Truth be told, however, 100% of the cost of the payments AND the overhead to manage them - is paid by the consumer.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
White Milk - if your kids MUST drink it.
The final verdict is still out on milk - as it is on just about every health issue. Jamie Oliver makes an excellent point about flavored milk - ADDED SUGAR. Buy regular white milk from dairies that don't use hormones. Avoid the low fat versions. And, don't add syrup or powders that add sugar. BTW, the verdict IS in on sugar use.
Is anybody REALLY Surprised?
I have concluded that EVERYONE is estrogen dominant. It can be controlled, however. Sadly, few people take the time. True, we shouldn't have to work at lowering estrogen activity, but it is what it is.