Aug
15
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Book Review - Overdo$ed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine

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Have you ever seen an ad on TV for a prescription medication? My six year old sun enjoys NASCAR and I cringe when he sings along with the “Viva Viagra” theme song.  Have you ever gone to your healthcare provider and asked for a medication or therapy by name?  It is likely that you got [...]

Aug
04
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Can Dietary Supplements save billions in Health Care Costs?

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A study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance and conducted by the Lewin Group included a systematic literature review of the most rigorous scientific research available. The study looked to make an impact over 5 years of supplementation around 5 dietary supplements. .
Key findings include:
Calcium - by supplementing 1200mg of Calcium and Vitamin D [...]