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Wonder what those "lite" or "low-fat" or "healthy" labels really mean?  Sort it out at The Truth About Those Grocery Labels By Jonathan Fielding and Valerie Ulene.

Sherry Benson, in the midst of the area of search of Columbia pieces and body parts, takes time out to report on a moving concert and memorial the day after the disaster.  Read Steve Green (Christian) Concert and Astronaut Testimonial. 

Our Fuller Rep/Manager, Virginia Wiedemann, known as The Weedy Lady on her website, was written up in her town newspaper, the Crossville Chronicle - Glade Sun.  Take a look at Virginia Thrives in the E-World.

The people that present "History in a Nutshell" have a new presentation and also need your help, especially in this time of crisis in the Middle-East.  See "Helping History..." to find out how.  

Got acne?  Or is a family member marked with this ugly problem?  According to an article in the Archives of Dermatology December 2002 issue, it may be excessive grains consumption.  The controversial Dr. Mercola, who apparently believes excessive consumption of grains in general are one of the roots of all evil must be getting a laugh out of this.  See the original article and Dr. Mercola's comments.  Give it a try; it's safer than the drugs they prescribe.

'Tis the season to light candles.  But this can be a deadly decision.  It's a leading cause of home fires, and so preventable.  For safety tips, see The National Fire Protection Association's site.

You refilled a prescription, but the pills are different.  Is it the right stuff?  Or what is that tablet or capsule you've found in your kid's room?  Identify it at Healthscout.  Find the pill identifier at the bottom of the left-hand menu bar.

What if I told you about a way to help avoid or delay getting heart disease, stroke, lung and prostate cancer, type 2 diabetes, asthma, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis (brittle bones) and many other ills that come with age, plus protect your eyesight?  See Plant Compounds Eradicate Disease from Dr. Mercola's controversial website.  I'm with him 100% on this one!

Here's some really great ideas on how supplements and diet can maintain a healthy heart and circulatory system, and further, how to stay recovered from a heart attack, angioplasty or bypass, according to recent research.  See Healthy Heart News.   And guess what?  The same regimens may help cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Which fish - natural from the wild or farm bred - provide the most of these beneficial fatty acids - Omega 3?  Read the fishy facts at Third Age's Get That Omega-3!

What staple of the pre-industrial diet has been shown to help prevent prostate and other cancers, as well as improve overall health and help promote regularity.  Flaxseed!   Three rounded tablespoons of ground flaxseed daily, with a low fat diet, reduced rates of tumor growth and improved prostate function, according to recent research.  It has many other benefits as well, can be added to hot or cold cereal, muffins and breads, meatloaf, grits and many other dishes, actually improving the taste.  Downside?  You have to buy them fresh from a "health food" or natural foods store, and keep it in the refrigerator or freezer.  The fresher it is, the better it works.

History in a Nutshell, with easy-to-grasp info and explanations of the present Middle East conflict from the Israeli point of view, has updated its site and has a new presentation, Imagine.  This new section is not for children.  It is definitely assigned reading for anyone concerned about another " September 11th" in the USA or elsewhere.

When it comes to foods fried, grilled or baked at high temperatures, particularly fatty or sugary ones, "a little dab will do ya'" and more may do you in.  See this report on cancer-causing compounds at Third Age:  Our Favorite Foods May Cause Cancer By Clare Nullis.

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