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Body & Spirit SUICIDE.....The
Big “WHY??” PARADISE... SUICIDE.....The Big “WHY??” SICKNESS HEALTH Just a few weeks ago, a family friend ended her own life. may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising IN IN SICKNESS && ININ HEALTH
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 had some health problems whichseems were manageable Every year the expatriate population to double. At this point in time we are popping more WHO has warned that the over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotRetirement visa’s, affordable luxury accommodation and she would probably have made a full recovery. and other than ever The ics lead toofsupplements a digital global global resistance to before. pathogenic andherbs thewill new wave nomads all make microbes (infection bacteria & viruses). While supplement industrycausing is the new Big-Farma. Australians our little island a are verypopping attractive place to live. At this point inparadise time we more WHO has warned that the over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotmany developed countries strict guidelines alone are now spending overhave 8 million dollars a year on But what about health care? May people leave this herbs and other supplements than ever before. The icssupplements will lead to a global resistance to pathogenic the prescription third world countries that of areantibiotics, questionably necessary. microbes (infection causing bacteria & viruses). While supplement industry is the new Big-Farma. Australians until last on the list of considerations when they fall in are much more relaxed on the issue, often 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 love with the glossy brochures and the gentle sea It’s true, if you take a vitamin supplement as well as suppletherather prescription of antibiotics, third world supplements that are necessary. than the wellbeing of a the patient andcountries the global mented food such asquestionably orange juice, or fortified milk which breeze. Don’t forget Bali is still part of Indonesia, and arecommunity much more relaxed on the issue, often considering at large. comes with calcium and vitamin D. Energy bars, meal-rewe a ifthird world country. Health care the general theare profits, andsupplement commissions to be made It’s true, youincentives take a vitamin asto well as suppleplacement drinks, protein shakes, cereal bars, cereal itself rather than wellbeing the patient and the population isthe very basic inofcomparison, andmilk it isglobal also mented food such as orange juice, or fortified which For example, women that give 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-reexpensive. given 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
ANTIBIOTICS … SoTOO YouMANY Want To Live in Bali? the warning signs and taking them seriously How many is too many? Suicidea warning signs Problem - WHO Over-prescription of Antibiotics Major SUPPLEMENTS TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS … Vaccinations The Soluble Vitamin C & B’s WhatWater iswarning “Antibiotic Resistance”? How many is too many? Suicide signs Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Major Problem - WHO • A sense of hopelessness noahope forgroup the future. When antibiotics are used toorkill certain of bacteria, The following vaccines are recommended for living in Bali :
eight people every day. In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide rates are relatively Our high, healthatfacilities have improved vastly pastIsland few approximately 150 deaths per over year the on the The Fat Soluble Vitamins A,D, E & K decades, but they are still a far cry from what most people In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide rates are relatively although these figures are likely drastically less than the would expect in their home country. While there are certain high, atsoluble approximately 150 deathsinper year onforthe Island Fat vitamins are stored the body than true figures, due to under and the cater fact longer that clinics, centers andreporting hospitals that forsuicide the Thewater Fatmedical Soluble Vitamins &K soluble ones are, A,D, whichE generally poses a greater although these figures group are likely drastically less facilities than the higher and tourists, their is asocio-economic taboo subjectthat amongst local people. risk for toxicity water the soluble vitamins. The upper Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body for longer than are still limited. tolerable limit forunder adults is 10,000 forfact vitamin A. You true figures, due to reporting andIUthe that suicide water soluble ones are, which generally poses a greater get it from animal foods, fish, and dairy products. Also, is abeta-carotene taboo subjectthat amongst the local people. risk forevery toxicity water soluble vitamins. The upper orange andripple yellow veggies) gets For there are tragic effects for Don’t wait limit untilsuicide, you(from actually need medical attention to friends, rush tolerable for adults is 10,000 IU converted to vitamin A in the body. for vitamin A. You to the clinic that foods, looks Do dairy your homework. Ask What are antibiotics? families, colleagues and“clean”. the broader community. get it first from animal fish, and products. Also, Antibiotics, through various actions, destroy or beta-carotene (from orange and yellow veggies) gets other expatriates what their opinions are. Visit the facilities; ForIf every are tragic ripple effects for friends, you’resuicide, taking athere multivitamin that contains 5,000 IU,inhibit plus the growth of bacteria. The antibiotic may be specific, converted to vitamin A in the body. check the staff for their ability in English (or other getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus eating foods What are antibiotics? families, colleagues and thegroup broader community. and targeted atkilla themselves, small ofOK, bacteria, it ending may bethe a “When people they think they’re that contain vitamin A,their you’re but it’sor the language). Also ask about pricing structure. Willsuper-A they through various actions, destroy or inhibit broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it will be effective IfAntibiotics, you’re taking a multivitamin that contains 5,000 IU, plus we worry about. easy to itspecific, with they pills give you abut discount if you have aIt’s resident’s visa thesupplements growth of The may be pain, all bacteria. they’re doing isantibiotic passing it overdo on to(KITAS)? those against group of organisms. Most antibiotics are getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus eating foods which is aof 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 Will they deal directly with your insurance company? (And 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 syrups, but some do have to beeasy injected. supplements we worry about. toitsome, overdo itexpect with pills you DObut have health insurance don’t you!). Don’t toget Vitamin D is tricky because we need as we pain, they’re doing is It’s passing on toand those they against aofall large group of organisms. Most antibiotics are which is we particular concern for pregnant women. see a Western doctor at any of the facilities in Bali. It older need more. Too much can actually cause calcium absorbed well through the gut, and are sold as tablets is or Doleach antibiotics curebones, all infections? leave behind.” to out of your causing weak bones as welltoout as If someone you seems to struggling, reach extremely difficult toknow get license for be overseas doctors syrups, but some do have to be injected. No they do not. Antibiotics have no effect at all on infections Vitamin D is tricky because we need some, and as we get high levels of calcium in the blood which will cause another practice here. 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? and colds, and most coughs sore throats. Recovery to out of your bones, causing bones as well out as If someone you know seems toand beweak struggling, reach 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 Health Insurance 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. Please, please, make sure that haveofgood from viral happen in the sameyou number days treatment andplease, start taking steps towards recovery. prevent overgrowth. Antibiotics will aggravate the Vitamin D infections isbacterial found inwill some calcium supplements, and multi with or without antibiotics. In some cases antibiotics willwith be health cover. care inas Indonesia isinfection. now VERY youcondition might feel better ifdairy, you reach out for support, get ofMedical someone suffering a fungal Many vitamins. If you do drink as take calcium There is focus on vitamin E to well prevent Alzheimer’s, heart prescribed for someone suffering a heavy viral infection to expensive, and you notbe covered by countries “healthy bacteria” that normally liveyour around our bodies D, AND a multi you are could getting close toown the limit. disease, macular degeneration, cancer etc. 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 health fund level (e.g.isMedicare). Medical assistance, andare tolerable 1,000 milligrams (1,500 IU); the RDA is condition of someone suffering a fungal infection. Many killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This There is focus on vitamin E to prevent Alzheimer’s, heart evacuation, can cost anywhere between USD $6,000 and 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 $actually 60,000. That fee can double forThese remote area helicopter Common warning signs assist us in1,000 our wellbeing. 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, killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This retrievals. Also note thatdoses if you consider that you can put from some bacterial infections will happen in the same 30 IU, and even higher 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 yourself on adays flight and hop down Australia fordo number ofan withpeople or people without antibiotics. Our bodies an Alzheimer’s study, took 2,000 to IU 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 most circumstances. andhave did’tthehave adverse effects.inEven In another study, emergency treatment, think again. simple (and from some bacterial will happen in the same people took 800 IU disease forinfections six years, with nothem, adverse effects. some clues or signs around though relatively common) such as Dengue fever willthese not number of days with to or people without antibiotics. Our bodies do be accepted on atocommercial flight. in most circumstances. have the ability heal themselves
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Once you have received the full course entire community in general. For example if Fredyou 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 • are Possessing lethal means -for medication, weapons. antibiotics (eg Amoxicillin) every minor infection that he protected for upin to 20 years. • Drastic changes mood and behaviour. people may any antibiotic isdiarrhea. not limited to one person affects theIf of B3 & bacteria B6get can have serious side effects.B supplements 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 be beneficial forabout pregnant women, thebeen over 50, those • Frequently talking death - that “If I died would youtakes John is then infected by a bacteria has passed on •The Hepatitis Bgenerally - Spread through blood and body Even B’s are(eg well however veryfluids. highthat doses antibiotics Amoxicillin) for every minor infection he suffer from anxiety ortolerated, depression, or people with certain • that Drastic changes in be mood and behaviour. to him by Fred, it will of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. of B3 &are B6 cansexually have side effects.B supplements miss me?”. ifmedical you not active, orBresistant partake in that other at risk If has, bacteria soon become to antibiotic. conditions thatserious prevent absorption. Thethe bacteria iswill already resistant. may be beneficial forabout pregnant women, thebeen over 50, • facilities Frequently talking death - that “If I died would youthose John is then infected by a bacteria has passed you are still wise to take this vaccine which is on • Self-harming behaviours like cutting. that suffer from itanxiety or no depression, or people with certain tovalid him by Fred, will be of use for John to take Amoxicillin. The Minerals for up to 10 years. This been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, misshas me?”. medical conditions thatbehaviours prevent B -absorption. • Engaging inalready ‘risky’ “I’ll try anything, I’m not The thebacteria very firstisantibiotic toresistant. be marketed, is now useless against • Like Self-harming behaviours like calcium, oncutting. potassium supplements is most infections. Certainto strains of Tetanus antibiotic resistant afraid to die”.overloading •The Tetanus - Very important keep your cover up Minerals This has been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a Staphylococcus Staph.) have colonized in I’m hospitals • to Engaging in ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll try anything, not datefirst (every 10(Golden years). is a -very common disease • very Making arrangements. the antibiotic toyour beisIt marketed, is nowtaking useless against function infuneral regulating heartbeat, and too much all over the globe. Malaria resistant to Chloroquine in almost Like overloading on potassium supplements is here, usually contracted through open wounds. most infections. Certain strains of antibiotic resistant afraid to die”. of itcalcium, can cause heart problems. iron andstrictly zinc can both all high-risk Malaria regions (although speaking • Giving things away (clothes, expensive gifts) - “When potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a 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 heartbeat, and taking too much Digestive issues are typically the first sign that something I am gone, I want you to have this”. all over the globe. Malaria is resistant to Chloroquine in almost •ofTyphoid - The typhoid vaccine is wise as it zinc is also spread ithigh-risk canbut cause heart problems. iron and can both isGiving off, people can also(Food, experience nausea, vomiting, all Malaria regions (although strictly speaking • via things away (clothes, gifts) - “When poor hygiene practices Flies, Fingers, Feces, Five Strains of Bacteria thatexpensive are Now Resistant • Substance abuse. easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, seizures, or a rapid heartbeat. Malaria is not a bacteria, but the same principle Antibiotic resistance risks returning us to an that age applies). where even Fornication), however ittomay not give protection against Digestive issues areyou typically the first sign something I am gone, I want have this”. • Feeling like a burden tocan others - “You wouldFor be a better simple cuts and scrapes become deadly. glimpse issome off, but people can also experience nausea, vomiting, of the paratyphoid strains. Herbs abuse. Five Strains ofbe Bacteria that are Now Resistant • The Substance of 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 the agelast where even the scariest antibiotic resistant bacteria from five years. • Polio Feeling like burden tocan others -particularly “You would be your better Herbs can be very dangerous, for •simple -cuts This isa one people tend to forget, however we liver. did and scrapes become deadly. For a glimpse • Making suicide threats “Sometimes I feel like I just The Herbs Herbal and dietary supplements are now arehere responsible for ofhave what could be commonplace in our future, are five of an outbreak of polio in West Java several years ago. off without me”. 1. want Extensively Salmonella typhi die”. drug-resistant about 20topercent ofresistant liver injury. the scariest antibiotic bacteria from the last five years. You will need a booster every 10 years. 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 life-threatening infection that affects about 21 million people Herbal and 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”. around world every year. About 1% of those affected, or 20 percent of liver injury. •about Japanese Encephalitis JE is a mosquito borne disease, Responding to warning signs yourhighly health,contagious but some common ones, like green teafever, extract This bacterium causes typhoid a 223,000 people, willhere, die. but In injury November 2016, acommon. strain of and yes it is present fortunately it is not comfrey tea, can cause to your liver the 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 down You breaks might want tomedications. discuss this vaccine your travel or around the world every year. About 1% ofwith those affected, Responding to some warning signs your health, but common ones, like green tea extract five antibiotics, leaving only one oral antibiotic (azithromycin) Fortunately mostwill threats of November suicide are2016, not genuine. It ofis 223,000 people, die. In strain health vaccine clinic. and comfrey tea, cause injury toit’s your liver -athe able toor treat it.thecan Because of potential risks, important toorgan take Salmonella typhi emerged in Pakistan. It was resistant to 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 antibiotics, only one oral (azithromycin) •five Tuberculosis This is a very active disease in Indonesia. Fortunately most threats of suicide are not genuine. It is Mycobacterium tuberculosis is theintent world’s leading infectious these tips mind: should beintaken lightly. Suicidal can be 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 You should probably get your TB status checked before 1.Extensively Beware ofdrug-resistant the big liver offenders. tea extract, usually a desperate cry for help. However,Green no tuberculosis suicide threat 2. Mycobacterium precautions if Bali you decide use a herbal product. Keep and come evensteroids, those whom may think have every reason to estimated up to 13% ofyou all tuberculosis cases mulanabolic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and flavocoxid (a you to as this istonew quite complex. (Chest Xare rays, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the world’s leading infectious these tips intaken mind: should be 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 skin tests etc). Some centers aretaking recommending vaccine, live, can be serious about 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 can cause liver injury. and even those whom you may think have every reason to some are now saying just treat the disease if you get it. estimated up to 13% of all new tuberculosis cases are mulanabolic steroids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and flavocoxid (a would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. 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 very serious taking their up own life.cups Whoa Ifeven you love tea, rest about assured: Drinking to 10 dream ofliver it? highest number of these can cause injury. •that Rabies - This aand really nasty (fatal) disease, and theusually post skin, soil. Itcases. causes range of potentially deadly day isintestines safe. It’s the high doses ofa green tea extract would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in people with compromised immune systems. exposure treatment is outrageously so you As found in weight-loss supplements thatexpensive, cause damage. pneumoniae is assured: a common bacterium found in one the IfKlebsiella you love green tea, rest Drinking up is to 10 cups a this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’s even dream of it? might want to consider this one. The vaccine 3 shots on Talking toIt’ssomeone about ofa suicidal thoughts can be skin, intestines and soil. It causes range of potentially deadly day is safe. the high doses green tea extract usually of the most critical drug-resistant threats to public health. Certain herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine have day 0,7 and 21. with infections inthere people compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss that cause damage. In 2013 8,000 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’swith onea Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs herbal Talking to someone about suicidal thoughtsand can be ofdeath the most critical drug-resistant threats tomedicine publicvaccine health. suicidal, best way to find out tocause ask. Naturally ifthe you have children, their standard Certain herbs used in people traditional have rate of 50% for withisChinese bloodstream mixtures that have been reported to liverinfections. 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 program should be kept up to date. You should start 4. Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa your Klebsiella pneumoniae in months thePseudomonas United States alone, with aa identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal vaccination program 3-6 before travel, as some Meanwhile, comfrey which is sold as a tea, powder, and 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? capsule - contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found that causes infections in people with vaccines are givenbacterium inseveral courses over several months. 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 that hospitals. past five years, ARE YOU SUICIDAL? Icapsule can’t find the medication I take? - 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 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, This is a real nuisance for those that regularly take thistle, are known to be safe. But others contain additional 5. Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae Talking to of someone about yourPseudomonas suicidal feelings 29 cases aeruginosa Having suicidal thoughts can befind scary. You may have never prescription medications, to that when they need a ingredients: Green tea only extract, for example, is added to There are anpandrug-resistant estimated 78 million global cases of Neisseria 2. Know what’s in it. Some herbal products, such as milk infection have been reported in hospitals in England. many herbal products. And in some cases, supplements gonorrhea, which causes gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted re-script the medication is not available here or out of stock. had them before, perhaps the thoughts have been there thistle, arethe known toorbe safe. But others contain additional 5.don’t Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae list ingredients at all but make claims that theyrun will infection affecting menget and women. Although usually not Make sure that you can what you need before you 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 out. Often the medication IS available under a different many herbal products. And in someabut cases, supplements gonorrhea, which causes sexually had them before, or perhaps the thoughts have transmitted beenAround there infertility can result if thegonorrhea, disease goes untreated. don’t list ingredients at all women. but makeAlthough claims that they will name. Asthe long as the ingredients are the same it’s infection affecting menactive and usually not flush your liver for a while and you are not sure what to do. You may be deadly, serious and permanent including fine. Most pharmacies will nothealth stockproblems very expensive infertility can (such result as if the disease goesinhalers untreated. Around medications some asthma and high
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