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Body & Spirit SUICIDE.....The
Big “WHY??” PARADISE... SUICIDE.....The Big “WHY??” IN SICKNESS &ININHEALTH HEALTH JustIN a few weeks ago, & a family friend ended her own life. may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising SICKNESS
PARADISE... PARADISE... SUPPLEMENTS IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH
She was young, vivacious, attractive and very talented. Just a few weeks ago, a family friend ended her own life. She had some health problems which were manageable She was young, vivacious, attractive and very talented. and she would probably have made a full recovery. She some health problems whichparts were of manageable How had Important is Vitamin D? In many the world, At thishas point in time are popping WHO warned that we the over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotand she would probably have made adays. fullmore recovery. the winter can be cold with short, dark This season herbs and other than ever The ics will lead to supplements a global resistance to before. pathogenic microbes (infection causing bacteria & viruses). While supplement industryabout is thevitamin new Big-Farma. Australians often raises concerns D, which is someAt this point in spending time we more WHO has warned that the are over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotmany developed countries have strict guidelines alone are now overpopping 8 million dollars a year on times called theto sunshine vitamin. herbs and other supplements than ever before. The icssupplements will lead a of global resistance to pathogenic the prescription antibiotics, third world countries that are questionably necessary. microbes (infection causing bacteria & viruses). While supplement industry is the new Big-Farma. Australians are much more relaxed on the issue, often considering many developed countries strict guidelines alone are now over 8 commissions million dollars a as year on thetrue, profits, incentives andhave to besupplemade It’s if youspending take a vitamin supplement as well therather prescription of antibiotics, third world countries supplements that are questionably necessary. wellbeing of juice, the patient and milk the global mentedthan foodthe such as orange or fortified which arecommunity much moreatrelaxed on the issue, often considering large.and comes with calcium vitamin D. Energy bars, meal-rethetrue, profits, andsupplement commissions toas besupplemade It’s if youincentives take a vitamin as bars, well placement drinks, protein shakes, cereal cereal itself 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 all - which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, up to 100% of community at large. comes with calcium and vitamin D.birth Energy meal-regiven a course of Amoxicillin after “just bars, inyou case” infection the recommended daily allowance (RDA), could end 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 given a course medication of Amoxicillin afterabirth “just inyou case” infection the recommended allowance (RDA), end money. is also problem incould this society. up toxicSelf levels of daily vitamins? Andinhuge throwing our money away? develops. With many Asiasuicide on low incomes, She had apparently spoken about several up getting up to ofdoctors the RDA, maybe more, inmatter) one times, day Antibiotics (or500% any “prescription” drugs for that are fromwhat drug sales are often where their purchased at most without anymake prescription -commissions upeasily to five times yourpharmacies body needs. Butthey are we toting although no one thought she wouldinactually do it. money. Self medication also athat huge thisbackstreet society. at all. Even more isshocking is problem thatoursome 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 “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 to the “gentlemen” who have the local whorehouses. although no one thought thatvisited she would actually do it. speak to know someone who has lostbackstreet a friend or a at that all. you Even more shocking is that some “warungs” also stock a supply of antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that you might think. Most people “Antimicrobial resistance causes an ofestimated relative to suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause death for to the “gentlemen” who have worldwide, visited the local whorehouses. 700,000 deaths annually and every country that you speak to know someone who has lost a friend or ais Australiansaffected. aged between 15 andaddressed, 44, with around 3,000 potentially If not properly the number “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 Australians aged between 15 and 44, with around 3,000 potentially affected. not properly addressed, the number eight people everyIf day. could grow to 10 million per year by 2050”. people dying by suicide every year. That’s an average of
the warning signs and taking them seriously may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising
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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) Fortunately threats of suicide are not genuine. Iton Sunshine is themost major source ofNovember vitamin D for most humans 223,000 people, will die. In 2016, strain ofis and comfrey tea, cause injury toit’s your liver -athe able to treat it.thecan Because of potential risks, important toorgan take Salmonella typhi emerged in Pakistan. It was resistant to the planet. When the ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun usually a desperate cry for help. However, no tuberculosis suicide threat that breaks down medications. 2. Extensively drug-resistant precautions ifleaving you decide to Mycobacterium use aantibiotic herbal product. Keep five antibiotics, onlyofone oral (azithromycin) Fortunately most threats suicide are not genuine. Itthat is Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the world’s leading infectious these tips in mind: penetrates human skin, it triggers a chemical should be taken lightly. Suicidal intent can bereaction very subtle, able to treat it. Because of the potential risks, it’s important to take killer, causing more than 1.7 million deaths every year. It’s 1.Extensively Beware of the big liver offenders. Green tea extract, usually a desperate cry for help. However, nogoes suicide threat 2. Mycobacterium tuberculosis generates D. If a person with skin out inmulthe precautions if drug-resistant you decide use a fair herbal product. and evenvitamin those whom may think have every reason to estimated up to 13% ofyou allto new tuberculosis cases areKeep anabolic steroids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and flavocoxid (a Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the world’s leading infectious these tips in mind: should be taken lightly. Suicidal intent can be very subtle, tidrug-resistant, with Europe, including Russia, seeing the sun for about 20 minutes wearing a bathing suit, 20,000IU 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. 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Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae tidrug-resistant, with Europe, including Russia, seeinginthe herb sold to treat arthritis) are among the top substances Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common bacterium found the live, can begreen serious about their up own life.cups Whoa comparison, avery fatty oftaking fiDrinking sh might contain about Ifeven you love restpiece assured: to 10 dream oflarge it?tea, highest number of these cases. that can causeIt’s liver skin, and soil. causesofa green range of potentially deadly day isintestines safe. theinjury. highIt doses tea extract usually would have thought that a with mandarker like Robin Williams would 1,000IU. Importantly, skin will also generate 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in peoplepersons with compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss supplements that cause damage. Klebsiella pneumoniae is assured: a common bacterium found in the If you love green tea, rest Drinking up to 10 cups a this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’s vitamin D from the even dream of sun it? exposure, but not as efficiently due to one Talking toIt’ssomeone about ofa suicidal thoughts can be skin, intestines and soil. It causes range of potentially deadly day safe. the high green tea of is the most critical drug-resistant threats toextract publicusually health. Certain herbs used in doses traditional Chinese medicine have fact that darker skin contains more UV blocking melanin. ThisAs is infections inthere people with8,000 compromised immune systems. found in weight-loss that cause damage. In 2013 reports of multidrug-resistant also been found pose risks. Researchers have challenging butwere iftosupplements you aresome unsure whether someone is this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’s one Klebsiella pneumoniae in Dthe United States withbea aTalking main reason why vitamin defi ciency can bealone, more severe identified traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal to 28 someone about suicidal thoughts can ofdeath the most critical drug-resistant threats public health. suicidal, the best to find out tocause ask.toliver Certain herbs usedway in people traditional medicine have rate of 50% for withisChinese bloodstream infections. mixtures that have been reported to toxicity. among people of were color. People also lose some of their ability to In 2013 there 8,000 reports of multidrug-resistant also been found to pose some risks. Researchers have challenging but if you are unsure whether someone is 4. Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, with aa identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal produce vitamin D from sunshine as they age, putting the Meanwhile, comfrey which is sold as a tea, powder, and Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas 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? capsule - contains severalthat pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium causes infections in people with elderly at a greater risk for deficiency as well. 4.cause Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa liver injury. Chaparral, and skullcap can also compromised immune systems.kava, Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, Meanwhile, comfrey - which is sold asInathe tea, powder, and Like pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a damage your liver. 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 pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Insuffi cient Sun Exposure cause liverwhat’s injury. Chaparral, and skullcap can compromised immune systems. Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, 2. Know in it. Some kava, herbal products, such asalso milk infection have been reported in hospitals in England. damage your liver. it’s particularly prevalent in hospitals. In the past five years, The major fortovitamin D But defi ciency insuffiadditional cient sun thistle, arefactor known be safe. others is contain 5. Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae Talking to of someone about yourPseudomonas suicidal feelings 29 cases aeruginosa Having suicidal thoughts can be scary. You mayis have never ingredients: Green tealocation, extract, for example, added to There are anpandrug-resistant estimated 78 million global cases of Neisseria exposure. Geographical specifi cally latitude (distance 2. Knowherbal what’s in it. Some herbal products, such as milk infection have been reported in in England. many products. And inhospitals some cases, supplements gonorrhea, which causes gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted had them before, perhaps the thoughts have been there thistle, are known toorbe safe. others contain additional 5.don’t Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae from the equator) has a major infl uence on vitamin Dthey levels. list the ingredients at allBut but makeAlthough claims that will infection affecting men and women. usually not Having suicidal thoughts can be scary. You may have never ingredients: Green tea extract, for example, is added There an estimated 78not million global cases Neisseria flush your liver for further aare while and you are surehealth what to do. of You may to be deadly, serious and permanent problems including The we are from the equator, the lower the strength many herbalwhich products. And in someacases, supplements gonorrhea, causes sexually had them before, or perhaps the thoughts have transmitted beenAround there infertility can result if thegonorrhea, disease goes untreated. don’t the ingredients all potential but makeAlthough that they will infection affecting and women. usually not of thelist sun and the men lowerat our toclaims produce vitamin D. 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
How many is too many? Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Major Problem - WHO
eight people every day. Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide ButInwhy should we be concerned in Bali rates wherearewerelatively have high, at approximately 150much deaths per year on Vitamin the Island enough sunshine pretty all year round? D Fat Soluble Vitamins A,D, E & Krates are relatively In The Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide although these figures are likely less than the levels have become a concern even drastically in sunny parts of the high, at approximately 150 deaths per year on the Island Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body for longer than true figures, to under reporting and the fact globe due to ourdue “cover-up” lifestyles. Our windows inthat carssuicide and The Fat Soluble Vitamins & K water soluble ones are, A,D, whichE generally poses a greater although these figures are likely drastically less than the is a have taboo subject amongst localour people. homes UV light that screens, wethe protect skin from sunlight risk for toxicity water soluble vitamins. The upper Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the for longer than tolerable limit forunder adults is 10,000 IUthe forfact vitamin A. You true figures, dueofto reporting andbody that suicide to avoid the risk skin cancer, we spend long hours in front of water which generally poses a greater get soluble it from ones animalare, foods, fish, and dairy products. Also, is a taboo subject amongst the local people. risk forevery toxicity water soluble vitamins. The computers in suicide, our that offi ces and homes away from natural light. beta-carotene (from orange and yellow veggies) gets For there are tragic ripple effects forupper friends, tolerable limittofor adultsA is 10,000 converted vitamin in the body.IU for vitamin A. You Some & religions also require (especially women) What arecolleagues antibiotics? families, and the broader community. get it cultures from animal foods, fish, and dairy products. Also, Antibiotics, through various actions, destroy inhibit beta-carotene (from orange and yellow veggies) gets For are tragic ripple effects for or friends, to cover-up. If every you’resuicide, taking athere multivitamin that contains 5,000 IU, plus 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 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 Antibiotics, through various actions, destroy orIU, inhibit broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it will be effective If you’re taking a multivitamin that contains 5,000 plus we about. It’s easy to itspecific, with they pills What is Vitamin D?worrydoing thesupplements growth The may be pain, buta of all bacteria. they’re isantibiotic passing it overdo oneating to those against group of organisms. Most antibiotics are getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus foods which is of large particular concern forbacteria, pregnant women. and targeted at a small group of or it may be a “When people kill through themselves, they think they’re ending the Vitamin D is technically notyou’re a vitamin because humans have absorbed well the gut, and are sold as tablets that contain vitamin A, OK, but it’s the super-A leave behind.”antibiotic, which means it will be effectiveor broad-spectrum syrups, but some do have towe beeasy injected. supplements we worry about. to overdo it with pills Vitamin D to is tricky because need as we get the capacity produce themselves through exposure to pain, buta all they’re doing is It’s passing itsome, on antibiotics toand those they against group ofit organisms. Most are which is we of large particular concern for pregnant women. older need more. Too much can actually cause calcium absorbed well through the gut, inert and are tabletstwo or sunlight. Vitamin D cure is biologically and sold mustas undergo Doleach antibiotics all infections? leave behind.” to out of your bones, causing bones as well out as If someone you know seems to beweak struggling, reach syrups, but some do have towe be injected. No they do not. Antibiotics have no effect at all on infections Vitamin D is tricky because need some, and as we get high levels of calcium the blood which will cause another chemical processes in theinbody for activation. The first occurs caused by viruses, or fungi. Viruses cause all could types of flu and with them. Showing you cause care make older we need more. Too much can that actually calcium set ofconnect serious problems. Doleach antibiotics cure all infections? in the liver converts vitamin Dbe to a prehormone called and colds, and most coughs sore throats. Recovery to outand of your bones, causing weak bones as well as If someone you know seems toand struggling, reach out 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 Vitamin D is found in calcium supplements, and calcidiol. The second occurs primarily in the kidney and forms 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 the physiologically active hormone calcitriol. Consequently, 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. from viral infections will happen inAntibiotics the same will number of multi days treatment and start taking steps towards recovery. prevent bacterial overgrowth. aggravate the Vitamin D is found in some calcium supplements, and when wewithout don’t get enough vitamin D, cases we willantibiotics not have enough with or In some willwith be youcondition might feel better ifdairy, you reach out for support, get of antibiotics. someone suffering a fungal infection. Many vitamins. If you do drink as take calcium There is focus on vitamin Eas to well prevent Alzheimer’s, heart prescribed for someone suffering a heavy viral infection to calcitriol our (e.g. prostate, “healthy bacteria” thatbe normally live breast, around our etc.), bodies D, AND ainside multi youtissues could getting close to etc. thecolon limit. disease, macular degeneration, cancer The upper treatment and start taking steps towards recovery. prevent bacterial overgrowth. Antibiotics will aggravate the Common warning signs actually assist us in our wellbeing. These friendly bacteria are tolerable is 1,000 milligrams (1,500 IU);bad thenews. RDA is and not having enough ofsuffering a hormone be very condition of level someone a can fungal infection. Many 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 (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, Vitamin D is important in prevention and treatment of a range killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This 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 open for pathogens like certain fungi of conditions including asthma, heart failure,IU and autoimmune number ofan days with or people without antibiotics. Our bodies do an Alzheimer’s study, people took 2,000 for four years (e.g. Candida), to take over. Interestingly enough, recovery Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give abilityany to heal themselves circumstances. andhave did’tthehave adverse effects.in most In another study, diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel 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.
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