Body & Spirit
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Body & Spirit SUICIDE.....The
Big “WHY??” OUTSMARTING JETLAG PARADISE... SUICIDE.....The Big “WHY??” IN SICKNESS &flying INfriend HEALTH may be subtle. Suicide prevention startsexactly, with recognising Just few weeks ago,than a family her own life. You might not be able to match the times but even There isanothing worse halfended way across the
PARADISE... SUPPLEMENTS IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH
find you are flatattractive on your back for the fist globe Sheonly wasto young, vivacious, and very talented.
few your trip…why? call it “Jetlag”. Justdays a fewofweeks ago, a familyThey friend ended her own life. She had some health problems which were manageable She was young, vivacious, attractive and veryjet talented. lag? and she would probably have madeWhat a fullis recovery. lag, also called She had some health problems which Jet were manageable desynchronosis At thishas point in time are popping WHO warned that we the over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotand she would probably have made a fullmore recovery. flight fatigue, herbs and other thanorever The ics will lead to supplements a global resistance to before. pathogenic is & aviruses). temporary microbes (infection bacteria While supplement industrycausing is the new Big-Farma. Australians At this point in spending time we more WHO has warned that the are over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotdisorder thaton many developed countries have strict guidelines alone are now overpopping 8 million dollars a year herbs and other supplements than ever before. The icssupplements will lead tothat a of global resistance to pathogenic causes fatigue, the prescription antibiotics, third world countries are questionably necessary. microbes (infection causing bacteria &often viruses). While supplement industry is theon new Australians insomnia, and are much more relaxed theBig-Farma. issue, considering many developed countries have strict guidelines alone are now spending over 8 million dollars a year on the profits, incentives and commissions to be made other symptoms It’s true, if you take a vitamin supplement as well as suppletherather prescription of antibiotics, third world countries supplements that are questionably necessary. wellbeing of juice, the patient theofglobal a and result air mentedthan foodthe such as orange orasfortified milk which arecommunity much moreatrelaxed on the issue, often considering large.and travel bars, across comes with calcium vitamin D. Energy meal-rethetrue, profits, andsupplement commissions toas besupplemade It’s if youincentives take a vitamin as bars, well placement drinks, protein shakes, cereal cereal time zones. It itself is rather than the wellbeing of give the patient and the global mented food such as orange juice, or fortified milk which For example, women that birth in Indonesia are - which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, upwhich to 100% of considered a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, is aall community at large. comes with calcium and vitamin D.birth Energy meal-regiven aof course of Amoxicillin after “just bars, inyou case” infection the recommended daily allowance (RDA), could end disruption the internal body clock. placement drinks, cereal cereal itself develops. With manyofshakes, doctors in maybe Asiabars, on low up getting up to protein 500% the RDA, more, inincomes, one day example, women that give birth inwhere Indonesia are all -For which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, up to 100% of commissions from drug sales are often they make their up to five times what your body needs. But are we toting What are other of jet lag? given a course ofsymptoms Amoxicillin after “just inyou case” infection the recommended daily allowance (RDA), end money. Self medication is also abirth huge problem incould this society. up toxic levels of vitamins? And throwing our money away? Besides fatigue and insomnia, amaybe jetsuicide lag sufferer develops. With many doctors in Asia on low incomes, She had apparently spoken about several times, up getting up to of the RDA, more, inmatter) onemay day Antibiotics (or500% any “prescription” drugs for that are fromwhat drug sales are often where make their experience a number physical and emotional symptoms, purchased at of most pharmacies without any prescription -commissions upeasily to five times your body needs. Butthey are we toting although no one constipation, thought she wouldinactually do it. money. Self medication also athat huge problem this society. including anxiety, confusion, at all. Even more isshocking is diarrhea, thatoursome backstreet up toxic levels of vitamins? And throwing money away? She had apparently spoken about suicide several times, Antibiotics (or any “prescription” drugs for that matter) are dehydration, headache, irritability, nausea, indigestion, “warungs” also stock a supply of antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that you might think. Most people easily purchased at most pharmacies without any prescription difficulty concentrating, sweating, coordination problems, to the “gentlemen” who have the local whorehouses. although no one thought thatvisited she would actually do it. speak to know someone who has lost a friend or a at that all. you Even more shocking is that some dizziness, daytime sleepiness, malaise (abackstreet general “warungs” also stock a supply of antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that you might think. Most people “Antimicrobial resistance causes an feeling of being unwell), andis(AMR) even memory loss. Somefor relative to suicide. Suicide the leading cause ofestimated death to the “gentlemen” who have worldwide, visited the local whorehouses. deaths annually and every country individuals report symptoms, such as heartbeat that700,000 you speak to additional know someone who has lost a friend or ais Australiansaffected. aged between 15 andaddressed, 44, with around 3,000 potentially If notsusceptibility properly the number irregularities and increased to illness. “Antimicrobial resistance causes an ofestimated relative togrow suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause death for could to 10 million per year by 2050”. peopledeaths dying annually by suicideworldwide, every year. That’s ancountry averageisof 700,000 and every Children and babies can also suffer the same jet3,000 lag Australians aged between 15 and 44, with around potentially affected. not properly addressed, the number eight people everyIf day. symptoms as adults. could grow to 10 million per year by 2050”. people dying by suicide every year. That’s an average of
TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS …
sleeping and waking antaking hour earlier or later can speed up the warning signs and them seriously the timeSuicide once you land. mayrecovery be subtle. prevention starts with recognising
theSKIP warning signsON and taking them seriously 2. MEALS BOARD How many is too many? Suicide warning signs Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Major Problem - WHO SUPPLEMENTS According to research from Harvard Medical School in the
TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS …
US, your body clockVitamin temporarily resets when you forgo The Water Soluble C & B’s What iswarning “Antibiotic Resistance”? How many is too many? Suicide signs Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Major Problem - WHO food, avoiding in-flight meals en hope routefor to your destination • A so sense of hopelessness or no the future.
eight people every What increases theday. risk of getting jet lag? In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide rates are relatively The main cause of jet lag is travel across different time high,However, at approximately 150certain deathsrisk per year on that the Island zones. there are factors may The Fat Soluble Vitamins A,D, E & Krates are relatively In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide result in symptoms being more severe or longerless lasting. although these figures are likely drastically than the
high, atsoluble approximately 150 deathsinper year onforthe Island Fat vitamins are stored the than true to under reporting andbody the fact longer that suicide •The Travel acrossdue three or more time Most Fatfigures, Soluble Vitamins A,D, E generally &zones: K water soluble ones are, which posespeople a greater although these figures drastically less than the can rapidly to aare onelikely or two time zone change. is a adjust taboo subject amongst the local people. risk for toxicity that water soluble vitamins. The upper Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body for longer than Three or more may cause noticeable symptoms tolerable limit for adults ismore 10,000 IUthe forfact vitamin A. You true figures, due to under reporting and that suicide water soluble ones are, which generally poses a greater of jet lag. get it from animal foods, fish, and dairy products. Also, is aFlying taboo subject amongst the local people. forevery toxicity that water soluble vitamins. The •risk east. Travel from west toand east causes travelers beta-carotene (from orange yellow veggies) gets For suicide, there are tragic ripple effects forupper friends, tolerable limit for adults is 10,000 IU vitamin A. You to “lose” time, and thisAcan bebody. a more for difficult adjustment. converted to vitamin in the What arecolleagues antibiotics? families, andrecover the broader community. it from animal fish, and dairy products. Also, •getAge: Older adultsfoods, may from jet lag more slowly. through various actions, destroy inhibit beta-carotene (frommultivitamin orange and yellow veggies) gets every tragic ripple effects for or friends, IfAntibiotics, you’resuicide, taking that contains IU, plus •ForFrequent travel:athere Pilots,are flight attendants, and5,000 frequent the growth of bacteria. The antibiotic may be specific, converted to vitamin A in the body. getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus eating foods business travelers who are constantly in different time What are antibiotics? families, colleagues and the broader community. and targeted atkilla themselves, small ofOK, bacteria, it ending may bethe a “When peoplevitamin they think they’re that contain A, group you’re but it’sor the super-A zones maythrough have difficulty adjusting. various actions, destroy orIU, inhibit broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it will be effective IfAntibiotics, you’re taking a multivitamin that contains 5,000 plus supplements we worrydoing about. It’s easy to itspecific, with they pills thePreexisting growth bacteria. The may be •getting Preexisting sleep deprivation, pain, buta of allconditions: they’re isantibiotic passing it overdo on to those against group of organisms. Most antibiotics are A-fortified foods in your diet, plus eating foods which is of large particular concern forbacteria, pregnant women. and targeted at a small group of or it may be a stress, and poor sleep habits prior to travel can “When people kill through themselves, they think they’re ending the absorbed well the gut, and are sold as tablets that contain vitamin A, you’re OK, but it’s the super-A leave behind.”antibiotic, which means it will be effectiveor broad-spectrum exacerbate jet lag symptoms. syrups, but some do have to beeasy injected. supplements we worry about. toitsome, overdo it with pills Vitamin D is tricky because we need as we get pain, buta all they’re doing is It’s passing on antibiotics toand those they against large group ofmonotony organisms. Most are •which Flight conditions: The of actually travel, immobility is we of particular concern for pregnant women. older need more. Too much can cause calcium absorbed well through the gut,food, and are sold and as tablets or Doleach antibiotics curebones, all infections? leave behind.” and cramped seating, airline altitude, to out of your causing bonescabin as well out as If someone you know seems to beweak struggling, reach syrups, but some do have to be injected. No they do not. Antibiotics have no effect at all on Vitamin D is tricky because we need some, and asinfections we get pressure high levels of calcium in the blood which will cause another caused by viruses, or fungi. Viruses cause all could types of flu and connect with Showing you cause care make older we need more. Too much can that actually calcium can impact jet lagthem. symptoms. set of serious problems. Doleach antibiotics cure all infections? and colds, and most coughs sore throats. Recovery outuse: of your bones, causing weak bones as well as If someone you know seems toand be struggling, reach out •to Alcohol Overconsumption of alcohol during long athey huge inwill their life. no If in you are yourself, Nofrom dodifference not. Antibiotics have effect atstruggling all on infections viral infections happen the same number of multi days high levels of calcium insome the blood which will cause another flights can also worsen the symptoms of jet lag. Vitamin D is found in calcium supplements, and caused bywithout viruses, or fungi. Viruses cause all could types make of andwith with antibiotics. them. Showing that cases you care or In some antibiotics willflu be set ofconnect serious you might feel do better ifdairy, you reach for calcium support, get If problems. you drink as well out as take with andvitamins. colds, and most coughs and sore throats. Recovery prescribed for someone suffering a heavy viral infection to a huge difference in their life. If you are struggling yourself, D, AND a multi you could be getting close to the limit. IS IT POSSIBLE TO AVOID JETLAG? from viral happen inAntibiotics the same will number of multi days treatment and start taking steps towards recovery. prevent overgrowth. aggravate the Vitamin D infections isbacterial found inwill some calcium supplements, and There are several home thatantibiotics cansupport, helpwillwith with or without Inremedies some cases be youcondition might feel better ifdairy, you reach out for get of antibiotics. someone suffering a fungal infection. Many vitamins. If you do drink as as take calcium with There is focus on vitamin Eeasier to well prevent Alzheimer’s, heart prevention of jet lag and recovery from the prescribed for someone suffering a heavy viral infection to “healthy bacteria” thatbe normally live around our bodies D, AND a multi you could getting close to etc. the limit. disease, macular degeneration, cancer The upper treatment and start taking steps towards recovery. prevent bacterial overgrowth. Antibiotics will aggravate the symptoms. The following are tips toThese help travelers to avoid Common warning signs actually assist us in our wellbeing. friendly bacteria are tolerable iseffects 1,000 (1,500infection. IU); the RDA is condition of level someone suffering a fungal Many or to minimize the ofmilligrams jet lag. killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This There is focus on vitamin E to prevent Alzheimer’s, heart 30 IU, and even higher doses seem to be well tolerated. In “healthy bacteria” that arena normally live around our bodies then leaves an open fortook pathogens likefor certain fungi disease, macular degeneration, cancer etc. The upper an Alzheimer’s study, people 2,000 IU four years Common warning signs actually assist us in1,000 our wellbeing. These friendly bacteria are 1. RESET YOUR BODY CLOCK (e.g. Candida), to take over. Interestingly enough, recovery Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give tolerable level is milligrams (1,500 IU); the RDA is and did’t have any adverse effects. In another study, killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This Jet lag occurs when your body clock is quickly thrown into from some bacterial infections will happen in the same 30 IU, and even higher doses seem to be well tolerated. In people took 800 IUarena fortosix years, with nothem, adverse effects. some clues or signs around though these then leaves andays open for pathogens like certain fungi number oritpeople without Our bodies do Alzheimer’s study, people took 2,000 IU for four years aan new time of zone, sowith help with theantibiotics. transition by adjusting (e.g. Candida), to take over. Interestingly enough, recovery Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give ability to heal themselves in most circumstances. andhave did’tthehave any adverse effects. Intake-off. another study, your sleeping patterns a few days before from some bacterial will in the same people took 800 IU fortoinfections six years,around with happen nothem, adverse effects. some clues or signs though these number of days with or people without antibiotics. Our bodies do have the ability to heal themselves in most circumstances.
When antibiotics are used to kill a certain group of bacteria, (orMost for 16 theit’s experts suggest) can help adjust people fine take asunderstands much Vityou C me”. as theya some of hours, those bacteria may-toadapt, grow and multiply with • Isolation or think feeling alone one The Water Soluble Vitamin C“No &10,000 B’s What is “Antibiotic Resistance”? to the local time faster. If you can’t go without food for want, I know people who take mg a day. However, new found strength that is able to resist the antibiotic that • A sense of hopelessness orkill noahope forgroup the future. When antibiotics areand used to of bacteria, that long, keep your meals sync to the local • Aggressiveness irritability -certain “Leave meanalone”. the upper tolerable limit islight 2,000 mg a them day. The risk for was once effective in killing it.and Each time antibiotic is Most people think it’s fine take asunderstands much Vit Cand aswith theya some of those bacteria may grow and multiply eating times as best you can. • kidney Isolation or feeling alone -toadapt, “No one me”. stones canof increase with very high doses other used, the chance resistance increases. The resistance to • Possessing lethalthat means - medication, weapons. want, I know people who 10,000 mgthe a day. However, new found strength istake able resist antibiotic people may getisdiarrhea. antibiotic not limited to to one person but affectsthat the • any Aggressiveness and irritability - “Leave mean alone”. the upper tolerable limit is 2,000 mg a day. The risk for was once effective in killing it. Each time antibiotic is •UNPLUG Negative view of in selfgeneral. - “I am worthless”. 3.entire IN THE AIR community For example if Fred takes kidney stones canofincrease withincreases. very highThe doses and doses other used, the chance resistance resistance to The B’s are generally well tolerated, however very high • antibiotics Possessing lethal means - medication, weapons. We’d neverchanges suggest you shun the in-flight entertainment, (eg Amoxicillin) every minor infection that he • Drastic inlimited moodfor and behaviour. people may any antibiotic isdiarrhea. not to one person affects theIf of B3 & bacteria B6get can have serious side effects.B supplements but be aware that exposure to blue light can further disrupt has, the will soon become resistant tobut that antibiotic. • may Negative view of in self - “I am worthless”. entire community general. For example if Fred takes be beneficial forabout pregnant women, the over 50, those • Frequently talking death - that “If I died would youcabin John is then infected by a bacteria has been passed on your sleeping patterns. Take advantage of the dark The B’s are(eg generally wellortolerated, however very with highthat doses antibiotics Amoxicillin) for every minor infection he suffer from anxiety depression, orcruise people certain • that Drastic changes in mood and behaviour. to him by Fred, it will be of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. and doze so when you arrive you can through until of B3 & bacteria B6 can will have side effects.B supplements miss me?”. has, soon become to that antibiotic. If medical conditions thatserious prevent Bresistant absorption. Thethe bacteria is already resistant. bedtime. may be beneficial forabout pregnant thebeen overpassed 50, • Frequently talking deathwomen, - that “If I died would youthose John is then infected by a bacteria has on • Self-harming behaviours like cutting. that suffer from itanxiety or no depression, or people with certain toThe him by Fred, will be of use for John to take Amoxicillin. Minerals This been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, misshas me?”. 4. UP THE RAYS medical conditions thatbehaviours prevent B -absorption. •SOAK Engaging inalready ‘risky’ “I’ll try anything, I’m not The thebacteria very firstisantibiotic toresistant. be marketed, is now uselessin against When sunlight hits your eyes, it triggers a reaction your • Like Self-harming behaviours like calcium, overloading oncutting. potassium supplements is most infections. Certain strains of antibiotic resistant afraid to die”. brain that stops the production of melatonin (the chemical The Minerals This has been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a (Golden colonized in I’m hospitals • Staphylococcus Engaging in ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll try anything, noton that makes sleepy), soStaph.) ifheartbeat, you- have feel or irritable • very Making funeral arrangements. the first antibiotic toyour be marketed, isdrowsy nowtaking useless against function inyou regulating and too much all over the globe. Malaria is resistant to Chloroquine in almost Like overloading onanpotassium supplements isa arrival, head outdoors. Enjoy al fresco brekkie, go for most infections. Certain strains of antibiotic resistant afraid to die”. of itcalcium, can cause heart problems. iron and zinc can both all high-risk Malaria regions (although strictly speaking • Giving things away (clothes, expensive gifts) - “When potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a walk, and wear a hat instead of sunglasses as they cut out easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, Staphylococcus Staph.) colonized inapplies). hospitals not a(Golden bacteria, but thehave same principle • Malaria Makinginis funeral arrangements. function regulating your taking too much sunlight’s stimulating issues areeffects. typically thethis”. first sign that something I amthe gone, I want you have allDigestive over globe. Malaria istoheartbeat, resistant to and Chloroquine in almost of ithigh-risk canbut cause heart problems. iron and zinc can both off, people can also experience nausea, vomiting, all Malaria regions (although strictly speaking • is Giving things away (clothes, gifts) - “When Five Strains of Bacteria thatexpensive are Now Resistant • Substance abuse. easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, seizures, or a rapid heartbeat. 5. SIP ON CHERRY JUICE Malaria is not a bacteria, but the same principle Antibiotic resistance risks us to an that age applies). where even Digestive issues areyou typically thethis”. first sign something I am gone, I want to returning have Scientists atlike Northumbria University indeadly. the UKFor discovered • Feeling a burden tocan others - “You would be better simple cuts and scrapes become a glimpse isThe off, Herbs but people can also experience nausea, vomiting, Five Strains ofbe Bacteria arejuice, Now their Resistant that when people drink tartthat cherry body’s level of • of Substance abuse. what could seizures, or a rapid heartbeat. in our future, here are five of off without me”.commonplace Antibiotic resistance risks returning us to an age where even sleep-inducing melatonin significantly increases. if the scariest antibiotic resistant bacteria from the last five So years. • Herbs Feeling like a burden tocan others -particularly “You would be your better can be very dangerous, for liver. simple cuts and scrapes become deadly. For a glimpse • Making suicide threats “Sometimes I feel like I just you’re struggling to catch a few winks after a long flight, The Herbs and dietary supplements are now area responsible ofHerbal what be our future, here are restful five for of off without me”. down a could glass ofcommonplace the red stuff in to promote more 1. Extensively Salmonella typhi want topercent die”. drug-resistant about 20 of liver injury. the scariest antibiotic resistant bacteria from the last five years. snooze. Having said this, most flights do not offer cherry This highly contagious bacterium causes typhoid fever, Herbs cansuicide be very dangerous, particularly for your • Making threats - “Sometimes I feel like I just liver.a juice asand a beverage and taking your own drink is generally life-threatening infection that affects about 21 million people Herbal dietary supplements are now are responsible for “all-natural”drug-resistant herbal product might sound typhi like it’s good for 1.An Extensively Salmonella want tothe die”. forbidden on world flights these days. Cherry extract is a good around every year. About 1% of those affected, or about 20 percent of liver injury. Responding to warning signs yourhighly health,contagious but some common ones, like green teafever, extract This bacterium causes typhoid a alternative. 223,000 people, will cause die. In injury November 2016, athe strain of and comfrey tea, can to your liver organ life-threatening infection that affects about 21 million people Salmonella typhi emerged Pakistan. It like wasit’s resistant to Anthat “all-natural” herbal productinmight sound good for breaks down medications. around the world every year. About 1% of those affected, or Responding to some warning signs your health, but common ones, like green tea extract five antibiotics, leaving only one oral antibiotic (azithromycin) 6. HIT THE GROUND RUNNING Fortunately mostwill threats of November suicide are2016, not genuine. It ofis 223,000 people, die. In strain and comfrey tea, cause toit’s your liver -athe organ able toin treat it.journal A study the Mentalinjury Health andimportant Physical Activity Because of thecan potential risks, to take Salmonella typhi emerged in Pakistan. It was resistant to usually desperate cryhelp for make help. However, suicide threat that breaks down medications. 2. Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis found thataexercise can you moreno alert during the precautions ifleaving you decide to Mycobacterium use aantibiotic herbal product. Keep five antibiotics, only one oral (azithromycin) Fortunately most threats of suicide are not genuine. It is Mycobacterium tuberculosis is theintent world’s leading infectious day, so boost your concentration with acan run your these tips mind: should beintaken lightly. Suicidal bearound very subtle, able to treat it.the Because of potential risks, it’s important to take killer, causing more than 1.7 million deaths every year. It’s new surrounds or do onHowever, the hotel treadmill to tire 1.Extensively Beware of the big liver offenders. Green tea extract, usually a desperate crysprints for help. no suicide threat 2. Mycobacterium tuberculosis precautions if drug-resistant you decide use a herbal product. and even those whom may think have every reason to estimated up to 13% ofyou allto new tuberculosis cases areKeep mulanabolic steroids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and flavocoxid (a yourself out. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the world’s leading infectious these tips mind: should beintaken lightly. Suicidal intent can be very subtle, tidrug-resistant, with Europe, including Russia, seeing the herb sold to treat arthritis) are among the top substances live, can be serious about taking theirevery own life. Who killer, causing more than 1.7 million deaths It’s 1. Beware of very the liver offenders. Green teayear. extract, highest number ofbig these cases. that canTHROUGH cause liver injury. 7. PUSH and even those whom you mayalkaloids, think have every reason to estimated up to 13% of all new tuberculosis cases are mulanabolic steroids, pyrrolizidine and flavocoxid (a would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae To realign thetreat systems that are help you sleep, go tosubstances bed when tidrug-resistant, with Europe, including Russia, seeing the herb sold to arthritis) among the top Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common bacterium found in the live, can begreen very serious about taking their own life.cups Whoa Ifeven you love restyour assured: Drinking up to 10 the clock says, not when body says. If it’s 10am when dream ofliver it?tea, highest number of these cases. that can cause injury. skin, and soil. causesofa green range of potentially deadly day isintestines safe. It’s the highIt doses tea extract usually you arrive at your destination, for example, avoid the urge to would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in people with compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss supplements that cause damage. nap until at least 6pm as this will only exacerbate your jet Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common bacterium found in the Ifeven you love green rest assured: Drinking up to 10 cups a this dream bacterium istea, particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’s one of it? Talking toIt’s someone about suicidal thoughts can be lag. there’s no way you’ll survive without atoextract little shut-eye, skin, intestines and soil. It causes range of potentially deadly day is safe. the high ofa green tea usually of If the most critical drug-resistant threats public health. Certain herbs used in doses traditional Chinese medicine have infections innaps people with compromised immune systems. As save your forto after lunch and limit them to an hour. found in weight-loss that cause damage. In 2013 there 8,000 reports of multidrug-resistant also been found pose risks. Researchers have challenging butwere if supplements you aresome unsure whether someone is this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’s one Food is also28 important inChinese establishing sleep rhythms, so eata Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, with identified traditional medicine herbs and herbal Talking to someone about suicidal thoughts can be ofdeath the wakefulness most critical drug-resistant threats public health. suicidal, the best to find isChinese to ask. Certain herbs usedway in people traditional medicine have during and try asout best as youtoliver can to live like rate of 50% for with bloodstream infections. mixtures that have been reported to cause toxicity. In 2013 there were 8,000 reports of multidrug-resistant also been found to pose some risks. Researchers have challenging but if you are unsure whether someone is the locals. 4. Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Klebsiella pneumoniae in thePseudomonas United States alone, withand aa identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal Meanwhile, comfrey which is sold as a tea, powder, Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, aeruginosa is suicidal, the best way to reported find out isto tocause ask. liverinfections. death rate of 50% for people with bloodstream mixtures that have been toxicity. ARE YOU SUICIDAL? 8.capsule WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES - contains severalthat pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium causes infections in people with 4.cause Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa On a long trip,injury. how you feel is more than how you liver Chaparral, kava, and skullcap can also compromised immune systems. Likeimportant Klebsiella pneumoniae, Meanwhile, comfrey - which is and sold shoes. asInathe tea, powder, and Like pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a damage your liver. look. Wear comfortable clothes Avoid items that it’s Klebsiella particularly prevalent in hospitals. past five years, ARE YOU SUICIDAL? capsule - to contains several pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium that causes infections in people with Talking someone about your suicidal feelings 29 cases of or pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa pinch, restrict, chafe. When selecting your trip outfit, keep cause liverwhat’s injury. Chaparral, kava, and skullcap can compromised immune systems. Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, Know in Some herbal products, such asalso milk infection been reported in hospitals England. in2. mind thehave climate init. your destination timeinzone. Dress for damage your liver. it’s particularly prevalent hospitals. In the past five years, thistle, are known to be in safe. But others contain additional 5. Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae your destination. Talking to someone about your suicidal feelings 29ingredients: cases ofanpandrug-resistant aeruginosa Having suicidal thoughts can bePseudomonas scary. You mayis have never Green tea 78 extract, for example, added to There are estimated million global cases of Neisseria 2. Knowherbal what’s in it. Some herbal products, such as milk infection have been reported in hospitals in England. many products. And in some cases, supplements gonorrhea, which causes gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted 9. BREAK UP YOUR TRIP had them before, perhaps the thoughts have been there thistle, arethe known toorbe safe. others contain additional 5.don’t Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae list ingredients at allBut but make10, claims that theytime will infection affecting men across and women. Although usually not On long flights traveling eight, or even 12 Having suicidal thoughts can be scary. You may have never ingredients: Green tea extract, for example, is added There an estimated 78not million global Neisseria flush your liver for aare while and you are surehealth what cases to do. of You may to be deadly, serious and permanent problems including zones, break up your trip, if feasible, with a stay in a city many herbalwhich products. And in someacases, supplements gonorrhea, causes gonorrhea, sexually transmitted had them before, or perhaps the thoughts have been there infertility can result if the disease goes untreated. Around about halfway to men your at destination. For example, if you don’t list the ingredients all women. but make claims that they will infection affecting and Although usually not are traveling from New York to Bombay, India, schedule a flush your liver for a while and you are not sure what to do. You may be deadly, serious and permanent health problems including infertility can result if the disease goes untreated. Around
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