An evaluation of 25 patients and a review of reports of clinical, biological and experimental data suggest that over-the-counter, homeopathic nasal zinc therapies may be associated with a reduced sense of smell, according to a new study.

Source: http://www.webmd.com

The MMR or Mumps, Measles and Ruebella vaccine now has an added component for the Chicken Pox. The only problem is the vaccine is showing a rise in the risk of seizure and other complications.

Here’s what the  good folks over at WebMD have to say about it. …

“The risk of fever-related seizures in infants nearly doubles with the four-in-one measles-mumps-rubella-chickenpox vaccine (MMRV) compared to when the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and chickenpox vaccine are given separately, according to a new study.

Even so, the risk of febrile seizures — convulsions brought on by fever — is low with either approach, says researcher Nicola P. Klein, MD, PhD, a research scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research and co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center, Oakland.”

You can read more about this at their website:

http://children.webmd.com/vaccines/news/20100628/seizure-risk-rises-with-4in1-vaccine

More Thoughts from Mellisa McJunkin – Health and Wellness Advocate

Question: What are you without an immune system?
Answer: You are dead.

As morbid as it may sound, it’s true. When your immune system is weak you will get sick. When your immune system completely fails you will die.

If I could show you a way to boost your Natural Killer Cells by up to 437%, would you be interested in hearing more? Of course you would.

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Has your cold cereal ever had a strange odor? On Friday, June 25th the Kellogg company issued a voluntary recall of 4 popular breakfast cereals due to: “an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.”

Oh….. how appetizing!

Apparently there have been reports recently of nausea and the runs after eating cereal manufactured by the Kelloggs company.

On the recall list is Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, Corn Pops and Honey Smacks. However the recall only includes products with the letter “KM” before the best if used by date.

Those with questions or who would like a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.

For a detailed list of recalled products see complete press release.

More Thoughts from Mellisa McJunkin – Health and Wellness Advocate

Question: What are you without an immune system?
Answer: You are dead.

As morbid as it may sound, it’s true. When your immune system is weak you will get sick. When your immune system completely fails you will die.

If I could show you a way to boost your Natural Killer Cells by up to 437%, would you be interested in hearing more? Of course you would.

Get Healthy and Wise with  Extreme Health 4Life

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Omega-6 Fatty acids have a multitude of benefits. From skin to brain health and all areas in between. It always amazes me when “scientists” discover something that the rest of the Alternative Health enthusiasts have known for years. Nonetheless… It always good to get main stream validation.

Scientists have learned that a specific omega-6 fatty acid may be critical to maintaining skin health.

Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100412121022.htm

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• Flaxseeds and Other Power Foods (lifescript.com)
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Researchers have developed a biologic method to tease out which compounds from herbal medicines and medicinal herbal mixtures produce their reputed medicinal benefits. Using tiny worms that live only 20 days, the team sorted out which compounds found in two common Chinese herbal formulations showed most potential for their stated purpose: extending life expectancy. Cinnamon and ginseng won, showing the most promise.

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