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213 Women Who Have Taken Gardasil Have Suffered Permanent Disabilities

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If you’re considering having your child vaccinated with the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, you might want to take a look at this post by Dr. Mercola, then follow up with further research. It’s a subject that I’ve written about in the … Continue reading

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5 Immunity-Building Foods for the Winter

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With the flu season upon us, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of what we put into our family’s bodies. Nutrient-rich foods help fortify our bodies and keep them strong, whereas nutrient-poor choices tend to deplete our bodies … Continue reading

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Pizza, American Children’s Favorite New “Vegetable”

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Now that Congress has declared pizza a vegetable, I’m even more determined to feed my boys well at home—and teach them about the importance of good nutrition. I’m dismayed, but not *surprised* by Congress’s decision, which, of course, was made … Continue reading

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What You Should Know Before Giving Your Child the Gardasil (HPV) Vaccine

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To vaccinate or not vaccinate is certainly a hot topic today—with Merck’s Gardasil, the vaccine for HPV (which can lead to cervical cancer) being one of the most controversial.   On the surface, anything that promises to protect our children … Continue reading

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Are Your Children’s Personal Care Products Safe? (Read Especially If You Use Johnson & Johnson Products)

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I did a TON of product research when I was pregnant with my twin toddlers and was VERY disappointed to find out that I wouldn’t be using Johnson & Johnson’s baby products. I’ve always loved (I mean LOVED!) the way … Continue reading

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Discovering the Wonders of Lysine

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This summer I found out that lysine isn’t only great for healthy skin, bone formation and healing wounds, it works WONDERS against viruses. See, for months now, I’ve been struggling to figure out what’s been going on inside my nose. … Continue reading

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Guest Post: 3 Foods That Can Trigger a Stroke

Guest Post by Dr. Mercola According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and is a rapidly growing health threat for middle-aged women in particular. The most common type of … Continue reading

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