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Body & Spirit SUICIDE.....The
Big “WHY??” PARADISE... Just a few SUICIDE.....The Big “WHY??” IN SICKNESS & INfriend HEALTH weeks ago, a family ended her own life. may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising IN SICKNESS & IN 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 which were manageable The recent events in New Zealand, I am sure, have At thishas point in time are popping more WHO warned that we the over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotand she would probably have made a full recovery. brought memories to many who have herbs and other than ever The ics will lead to supplements aflooding global back resistance to before. pathogenic been involved in similar casualty microbes (infection causing bacteria &events. viruses). While supplement industry is mass the new Big-Farma. Australians At 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 herbs and other supplements than ever before. ics will lead tothat a of global resistance to pathogenic The ongoing damage to those who are exposed toThe this the prescription antibiotics, third world countries supplements are questionably necessary. microbes (infection causing bacteria & viruses). While supplement industry is the new Big-Farma. Australians kind trauma, either as part work commitment, or areofmuch more relaxed on of thetheir issue, often considering many developed countries strict guidelines alone are now spending over 8thrown million dollars a as year on the profits, incentives andhave commissions to besupplemade asIt’s someone that been into unfortunate true, if you takehas a vitamin supplement asan well therather prescription of antibiotics, third world countries supplements are necessary. the wellbeing ofunseen, the patient and the global mentedthan foodthat such asquestionably juice, or but fortified milk which circumstance by fate, isorange often the effects no arecommunity much moreatrelaxed on the issue, often considering large. comes with calcium and vitamin D. Energy bars, meal-reless devastating. thetrue, 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 I recently spoke to an old friend D. who I remember as being community at large. comes with calcium and vitamin Energy meal-regiven a course of Amoxicillin after birth “just bars, inyou case” infection the recommended daily allowance (RDA), could end such a wonderfully positive and happy person. Sheincomes, was the placement drinks, cereal bars, cereal itself develops. With many doctors in maybe Asia on low up getting up to protein 500% ofshakes, the RDA, more, inwas one day smile on a cloudy day, the life of the in party. That until example, women that give birth Indonesia are all -For which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, up to 100% of commissions from drug sales are often where they make their up to five times what your body needs. But are we toting given a courseamedication of911 Amoxicillin after “just case” infection she became operator, and after 5inyears of service the recommended allowance (RDA), you end money. is also abirth huge problem incould this society. up toxicSelf levels of daily vitamins? And throwing our money away? develops. With many doctors in Asia on low incomes, found thrown into depths of PTSD tomatter) the times, point She herself had apparently spoken about suicide several up getting up to 500% of thethe RDA, maybe more, in one day Antibiotics (or any “prescription” drugs for that are from drug sales are often where their that she could not function…let alone smile. purchased at most without anymake prescription -commissions upeasily to five times what 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 isofmore common thatexposure you might to think. Most Diagnosis PTSD requires an eventpeople that easily purchased at most pharmacies without any prescription to the “gentlemen” who have the local whorehouses. although no actual one thought thatvisited she would actually do it.or involved the or possible threat of death, violence speak to know someone who has lostbackstreet a friend or a at that all. you Even more shocking is that some serious is injury. Your exposure can happen inusually one or people more “warungs” also stock a supply of antibiotics, sellingof Suicide more common that you might think. Most “Antimicrobial resistance causes an ofestimated relative to suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause death for these ways: to the “gentlemen” who have visited the local whorehouses. 700,000 deaths annually worldwide, andlost every country that youdirectly speak to know someone who has friend or ais • You experienced the eventaaround Australians aged between 15traumatic andaddressed, 44, with 3,000 potentially affected. If not properly the number • You witnessed, inmillion person, the traumatic event occurring “Antimicrobial resistance causes an ofestimated relative togrow suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause death for could to 10 per year by 2050”. people dying annually by suicideworldwide, every year. That’s ancountry averageisof 700,000 deaths and every to others Australians aged between 15 and 44, with around potentially affected. not close properly addressed, the number • You someone to you experienced or3,000 was eightlearned people everyIf day. could grow to 10 million per year by 2050”. threatened by suicide the traumatic people dying by every event year. That’s an average of • You are repeatedly exposed to graphic details of eight people every day. In Indonesia, in particular Bali, ifsuicide are relatively traumatic events (for example, you arerates a first responder to the scene of traumatic events) high, at approximately 150 deaths per year on the Island You may if theBali, problems experience after The Fathave Soluble Vitamins A,D, E & you Krates In Indonesia, in PTSD particular suicide are relatively these figuresforare likely drastically the thisalthough exposure continue more than a monthless andthan cause high, at approximately 150 deaths per year on the Island Fat soluble vitamins are stored the body for than significant problems your abilityinto function in longer social and true due to in under reporting and the fact that suicide Thewater Fatfigures, Soluble Vitamins A,D, E generally &K soluble ones are, which poses a greater work settings negatively impact relationships. although theseand figures are likely drastically less than the is a 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 tolerable forunder adults is 10,000 forfact vitamin A. You true figures, limit due to reporting andIUthe that suicide TREATMENT 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 (from orange andripple yellow veggies) gets For suicide, there are tragic effects forupper friends, Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment canvitamin help you tolerable limit for adults is 10,000 IU A. regain You converted to vitamin A in the body. for What are antibiotics? families, and thelife. broader community. get it from animal foods, fish, and dairy products. Also,is a sense of colleagues control over your The primary treatment through various actions, destroy inhibit beta-carotene (from orange and yellow veggies) gets For every are tragic ripple effects for or friends, psychotherapy, but can also include medication. IfAntibiotics, 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, or the it ending may bethe a “When people they think they’re that contain vitamin A, group you’re but it’s super-A Combining these treatments can help improve your through 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 symptoms the growth of bacteria. The may be pain, butaby: all they’re isantibiotic passing it overdo oneating to those against large group of organisms. Most antibiotics are getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus foods which is ofyou particular concern foryour pregnant women. • Teaching skills to address symptoms and targeted at a small group of bacteria, or it may be aor “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.” • Helping you think better about yourself, others and broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it will be effective 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, they’re doing is It’s passing on antibiotics toand those they against aofall large group of organisms. Most are thebut world which is particular concern for pregnant women. older we need more. Too much can actually cause calcium absorbed well through the gut, are sold as tablets • Learning ways to cope any and symptoms arise again or Doleach antibiotics cure all ifinfections? 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 tooften be injected. • high Treating other problems related to traumatic No they do not. Antibiotics have no effect at all on Vitamin D is tricky because we need some, and as we get levels of calcium in the blood which will causeinfections another caused by viruses, or depression, fungi. Viruses cause allmisuse types ofofflu and with them. Showing you cause care could make experiences, such as anxiety, or 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. 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If you are struggling yourself, D, AND a multi you could be getting close to the limit. 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 PSYCHOTHERAPY with or without In some cases antibiotics willwith be you might feel better ifdairy, you reach out for infection. support, get condition of antibiotics. someone suffering a fungal 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 “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 Several types ofus psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, Common warning signs actually assist in our wellbeing. These friendly bacteria are tolerable is 1,000 milligrams (1,500infection. IU); the RDA is condition of level someone suffering a adults fungal may be used to treat children and with PTSD.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 Cognitive therapy. This type of talk therapy helps you 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 from some bacterial infections will happen in the same 30 IU, and even higher doses seem to be well tolerated. In recognize the ways of thinking (cognitive patterns) that are people took 800 IUarena fortosix years, with nothem, adverse effects. some clues or signs people around though these then leaves open for pathogens like certain fungi number ofandays with without antibiotics. Our bodies do an Alzheimer’s study, took 2,000 IU for four years keeping you stuck - people foror example, negative beliefs about (e.g. Candida), to take over. Interestingly enough, recovery Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give have the ability to heal themselves in most circumstances. and did’t have any adverse effects. In another study, yourself andbacterial the risk infections of traumatic things happening again. from some in the same people took 800 IU fortosix years, will with happen nothem, effects. some clues orcognitive signs though these For PTSD, therapy often isadverse used along with number of days with or people withoutaround antibiotics. Our bodies do
TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS …
the warning signs and taking them seriously may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising
the warning signs and taking them seriously PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder How many is too many? Suicidea warning signs Problem - WHO Over-prescription of Antibiotics Major SUPPLEMENTS TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS …
exposure therapy. The Soluble Vitamin C & B’s WhatWater iswarning “Antibiotic Resistance”? Suicide signs Exposure Thistoor behavioral therapy you • A sense oftherapy. hopelessness noahope for the future. When antibiotics are used kill certain group ofhelps bacteria, safely face both situations and memories that you find Most people it’salone fine take asunderstands much Vit C me”. aswith they some of those bacteria may-toadapt, grow and multiply a • Isolation or think feeling one The Water Soluble Vitamin C“No &10,000 B’s What is “Antibiotic Resistance”? frightening so that you can learn to cope with them 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 or noahope forgroup the future. When antibiotics areand used to of bacteria, • Aggressiveness irritability -certain “Leave meanalone”. effectively. Exposure therapy can be helpful for the upper limit is kill 2,000 mgparticularly a day. The risk for was once tolerable effective in killing it. Each time antibiotic is Most people think it’s fine to take as much Vit C aswith they some of those bacteria may adapt, grow and multiply a and One approach uses virtual • flashbacks Isolation or feeling alone - “No one me”. kidney stones cannightmares. increase with veryunderstands highThe doses and other used, the chance of resistance increases. resistance to • Possessing lethalthat means - medication, weapons. want, I know people who 10,000 mgthe a day. However, new found strength istake able to resist antibiotic that people may getisdiarrhea. reality programs that allow you to re-enter theaffects setting antibiotic not limited to one person but thein • 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 • Negative view of in selfgeneral. -trauma. “I am worthless”. which you experienced entire 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 • Eye Possessing lethal means - medication, weapons. antibiotics (eg Amoxicillin) every minor infection that he movement desensitization and reprocessing • Drastic changes 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 has, the will soon become resistant tobut that antibiotic. (EMDR).EMDR combines exposure therapy with a series of • may Negative view of in self - “I am worthless”. entire community general. For example if Fred takes be beneficial for pregnant women, the over 50, those • Frequently talking about death “If I died would you John is then infected by a bacteria that has been passed on guided eye movements that help you process traumatic The B’s are generally well tolerated, however very high doses antibiotics (eg Amoxicillin) for every minor infection that he that suffer from anxiety or no depression, or people with certain • memories Drastic changes in be mood and behaviour. to him Fred, will of use for John take Amoxicillin. and change how you react toto them. You may Iftry of B3 & by B6 can itwill have side effects.B supplements miss me?”. has, the bacteria soon become to that antibiotic. medical conditions thatserious prevent Bresistant absorption. The bacteria is already resistant. therapy, group therapy both. Group may be beneficial forabout pregnant women, thebeen over 50, those • individual Frequently talking death - that “Ifor I died would youtherapy John is then infected by a bacteria has passed on • Self-harming behaviours like cutting. that suffer from anxiety or depression, or people with certain can offer a way to connect with others going through similar toThe him by Fred, it will be of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. Minerals This been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, misshas me?”. medical conditions thatbehaviours prevent B -absorption. experiences. • 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. Certain strains of antibiotic resistant afraid to die”.overloading The Minerals This has been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a (Golden Staph.)- have colonized in I’m hospitals • Staphylococcus Engaging in ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll try anything, not • very Making arrangements. the first antibiotic toyour beismarketed, is and nowtaking useless against function infuneral regulating heartbeat, too much all over the globe. Malaria resistant to Chloroquine in almost Like overloading on potassium supplements is 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 taking too much issues areyou typically thethis”. first sign that something I amthe gone, I want 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. 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 • Feeling like a burden tocan others - “You wouldFor be a better simple cuts and scrapes become deadly. glimpse isThe off, Herbs but people can also experience nausea, vomiting, Five Strains ofbe Bacteria that are Now Resistant • 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 the agelast where even the scariest antibiotic resistant bacteria from five 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 The Herbs and dietary supplements are now arehere responsible for ofHerbal what could be commonplace in our future, are five of 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. 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 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 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) Fortunately mostwill threats of November suicide are2016, not genuine. It ofis 223,000 people, die. In strain 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 MEDICATIONS 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, only one oral (azithromycin) 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 Several types of medications can help improve symptoms Because of 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. tea extract, usually a desperate cry for help. However,Green no tuberculosis suicide threat 2. Mycobacterium precautions if drug-resistant you decide use a herbal product. and evensteroids, those whom may think have every reason to of PTSD: estimated up to 13% ofyou allto new tuberculosis cases areKeep mulanabolic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and flavocoxid (a 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 Antidepressants. These medications can help symptoms 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. teayear. extract, highest ofbig these cases. of depression and anxiety. They canGreen also help improve that can number cause liver injury. 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 sleep problems and concentration. 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 own life.cups Whoa Ifeven you love rest about assured: Drinking up to 10 Anti-anxiety medications. These drugs can relieve severe dream of it?tea, highest number of these cases. that can causeIt’s liver skin, and soil. causes range of potentially deadly day isintestines safe. theinjury. highIt doses ofa green tea extractcan usually anxiety and related problems. You and your doctor work would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections infigure peopleout with compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss supplements that cause damage. together to the best medication, with the fewest 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? side effects, your symptoms and situation. Talking toIt’sfor someone 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 infections inthere people with8,000 compromised immune systems. As 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 COPING & SUPPORT 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 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. In 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 If4.2013 stress and other problems caused by a traumatic Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Klebsiella pneumoniae insee thePseudomonas United States alone, with aa identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal event affect your life, your doctor oraeruginosa mental health Meanwhile, comfrey which is sold as a tea, powder, and Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, 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? professional. You can also take these actions as you capsule - contains severalthat pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium causes infections in people with 4.continue Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa with treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: cause liver injury. Chaparral, kava, and skullcap can also compromised immune systems. Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, Meanwhile, comfrey - which is sold asInathe powder, Like pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a damage your liver. Follow your treatment plan. Although ittea, may take a and while 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 29feel cases of pandrug-resistant Pseudomonastreatment aeruginosa to benefits from therapy or medications, can cause liverwhat’s injury. Chaparral, kava, and skullcap can also compromised immune systems. Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, 2. Know in it. Some herbal products, such as milk infection have been reported hospitals in Remind England. be effective, and most peoplein do recover. yourself damage your liver. it’s prevalent hospitals. In the past five years, thistle, are known to be in safe. But others contain additional 5.particularly Extensively drug-resistant that it takes time. Talking to of someone about yourNeisseria suicidal gonorrhoeae feelings 29 cases pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Having suicidal thoughts can be scary. You may have never ingredients: Green tea extract, for example, is added to There are an estimated 78 knowledge million globalcan cases ofyou Neisseria Learn about PTSD. This help 2. Knowherbal what’s in it. Some herbal products, such as undermilk infection have been reported in in England. many products. 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How many is too many? Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Major Problem - WHO
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