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Body & Spirit SUICIDE.....The

Big “WHY??” OUTSMARTING JETLAG PARADISE... SUICIDE.....The Big “WHY??” IN ofSICKNESS & INas HEALTH starts withbyrecognising few weeks ago, a family friend her own life. a may new be timesubtle. zone,Suicide so help prevention it with the transition adjusting It’sJust the aend the school year, wellended as the summer

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(orShe winter) holidays…depending on and where call was young, vivacious, attractive veryyou talented. home, so weeks long flights holidays are onher the cards. Just a few ago, a and family friend ended own life. She had some health problems which were manageable There is nothing worse than flying half way across the She was young, vivacious, attractive and very talented. globe to find you are flat onmade your for the fist andonly she would probably have aback full recovery. few days of your trip…why? They callwere it “Jetlag”. She had some health problems which manageable At thishas point in time are popping WHO warned that we the over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotand she would probably have made a fullmore recovery. What jet lag? herbs and other than ever The ics iswill lead to supplements a global resistance to before. pathogenic Jet also called microbes (infection bacteria & lag, viruses). 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, antibiotdesynchronosis many developed countries have strict guidelines alone are now overpopping 8 million dollars a year on herbs and other supplements than ever before. The icssupplements will lead tothat a of global resistance pathogenic or to flight fatigue, the prescription antibiotics, third world countries are questionably necessary. microbes (infection causing bacteria & viruses). While supplement industry is the new Big-Farma. Australians are much more relaxed on the issue,isoften a considering temporary many developed countries strict guidelines alone are now over 8 commissions million dollars a as year on thetrue, profits, incentives andhave to besupplemade disorder that 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 orcauses fortified which fatigue, arecommunity much moreatrelaxed on the issue, often considering large.and comes with calcium vitamin D. Energy bars, meal-reinsomnia, and thetrue, profits, andsupplement commissions toas besupplemade It’s if youincentives take a vitamin as bars, well placement drinks, protein shakes, cereal cereal itself other symptoms rather than the wellbeing of give the patient and the global mented food such asoforange juice, or fortified milk which example, women that in Indonesia are -For which claim lots vitamins andbirth minerals, up to 100% of as a result of airall community at large. comes with calcium and vitamin D. Energy bars, meal-regiven a course of Amoxicillin after birth “just inyou case” infection the recommended daily allowance (RDA), could end travel across 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 time zones. It all is example, women that give birth inwhere Indonesia are -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 considered given a course of Amoxicillin after birth “just in case” infection theup recommended daily allowance (RDA), youmoney enda money. medication is also a huge problem incould this society. toxicSelf levels ofsleep vitamins? And throwing our away? develops. With many in Asiasuicide on incomes, circadian rhythm disorder, which is alow disruption of 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 the internal body clock. 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 What are other of jet “warungs” alsosymptoms stock a supply of lag? antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that you might think. Most people easily purchased at most pharmacies without any prescription Besides fatigue and insomnia, a jet lag sufferer may to the “gentlemen” who have the local whorehouses. although no one thought thatvisited she would actually do it. that speak to know someone who has lostsymptoms, a friend or a at all. you Even more shocking isand that some backstreet experience a number of physical emotional “warungs” also stock aconstipation, supply of antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that (AMR) you might think. Most people “Antimicrobial resistance causes anconfusion, including diarrhea, relative toanxiety, suicide. Suicide is the leading cause ofestimated death for to the “gentlemen” who have visited the local whorehouses. 700,000 deaths annually worldwide, and every country dehydration, irritability, that you speakheadache, to know someone whonausea, has lost aindigestion, friend or ais Australians aged between 15 and 44, with around 3,000 potentially affected. If not properly addressed, the number difficulty concentrating, sweating, coordination problems, “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) causes an ofestimated relative to suicide. Suicide is the leading cause death for could grow to 10 million per year by 2050”. dizziness, daytime sleepiness, malaise (a average general peopledeaths dying by suicide every year. That’s an 700,000 annually worldwide, and every country isof feeling of affected. being and even memory loss. Some Australians aged unwell), between 15 and 44, with around 3,000 potentially If day. not properly addressed, the number eight people every individuals report additional symptoms, such as heartbeat could grow to 10 million per year by 2050”. people dying and by suicide every year. That’s an average of irregularities increased susceptibility to illness. eight people every day. In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suffer suicidethe rates are relatively Children and babies can also same jet lag symptoms as adults. high, at approximately 150 deaths per year on the Island Fat Soluble Vitamins A,D, E & Krates are relatively In The Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide although these figures are likely drastically less than the What increases the risk of getting jet lag? high, atsoluble approximately 150 deaths year on Island Fat vitamins are inper the body forthe longer than The main cause oftojet lagstored is travel across different time true figures, due under reporting and the fact that suicide The Fat Soluble Vitamins A,D, E generally &K water soluble ones are, which poses a greater zones. However, there are arelikely certain risk factors although these figures drastically less that thanmay the is a taboo subjectthat amongst the local people. risk toxicity water vitamins. The upper result infor symptoms being moresoluble severe or longer lasting. 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 water which generally poses a greater get soluble it from ones animalare, foods, fish, and dairy products. Also, • aTravel across three or more time zones: Most people is taboo subjectthat amongst the local people. risk forevery toxicity water soluble vitamins. The beta-carotene (from orange andripple yellow veggies) gets For suicide, there are tragic effects forupper friends, can adjust toAais orbody. twoIUtime change. tolerable limittorapidly for adults 10,000 for zone vitamin A. You converted vitamin inone the are antibiotics? families, and themore broader community. getWhat it from animal foods, fish, andnoticeable dairy products. Also, Three orcolleagues more may cause symptoms through various actions, destroy inhibit beta-carotene (from orange and yellow veggies) gets ofevery jet lag. ForIfAntibiotics, suicide, are tragic ripple effects for or friends, you’re 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 Flying east. Travel from west to east causes travelers A-fortified foods in your diet, plus eating foods What are antibiotics? families, colleagues and thegroup broader community. and targeted at small of bacteria, it ending may bethe a “When people killa themselves, think they’re to “lose” time, and this be athey more difficult that contain vitamin A,can you’re OK, but it’soradjustment. the super-A 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 Age: Older adults may recover from more slowly. we worry about. It’s easyjet to overdo itspecific, with pills the growth bacteria. The may be pain, buta of all they’re doing isantibiotic passing it lag oneating to those they against large group offlight organisms. Most antibiotics are getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus foods is oftravel: particular concern for pregnant women. • which Frequent Pilots, attendants, and frequent 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.” business travelers who which are constantly inwill different time broad-spectrum antibiotic, means it be effective syrups, but some do have to beeasy injected. supplements we worry about. It’s toitsome, overdo it with pills Vitamin D is tricky because we need as we get pain, buta may all they’re doing isadjusting. passing on antibiotics toand those they zones have difficulty against group of organisms. Most are which is we of large particular concern for pregnant women. older need more. Too much can actually cause calcium • Do Preexisting conditions: sleep absorbed well through the gut, and are solddeprivation, as tablets or antibiotics curebones, all Preexisting infections? leave behind.” to leach out of your causing bones as well out as Ifstress, someone you know to beweak reach syrups, but some do haveseems towe be injected. and poor sleep habits prior tostruggling, travel can No they do not. Antibiotics have no effect at all on Vitamin D is tricky because need some, and asinfections we get high levels ofjet calcium in the blood which will cause another exacerbate lag symptoms. 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. Do antibiotics cure all infections? 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Recovery prescribed for someone suffering a heavy viral infection to can impact jet lag symptoms. 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 happen inAntibiotics the same will number of multi days treatment andOverconsumption start taking steps towards recovery. overgrowth. aggravate Vitamin D infections isbacterial found inwill some calcium supplements, and • prevent Alcohol use: of alcohol during long the with or without antibiotics. In some cases antibiotics willwith be youcondition might feel better ifdairy, you reach out forjet support, get ofalso someone suffering a fungal infection. Many vitamins. Ifcan you do drink as take calcium flights worsen theEas symptoms of lag. There is focus on vitamin 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 Common warning signs actually assist us in our wellbeing. These friendly bacteria are IS tolerable IT POSSIBLE TO1,000 AVOID JETLAG? is milligrams (1,500infection. IU); the RDA is condition of level someone suffering a fungal 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 There are several home remedies that can help with “healthy bacteria” that arena normally live around our bodies then leaves anjetopen pathogens likefor certain fungi disease, macular degeneration, cancer etc. The upper an Alzheimer’s study, people took 2,000 IU four years prevention ofus lagwellbeing. and for easier recovery from the Common warning signs actually assist in1,000 our 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, symptoms. The following are tips to help travelers to avoid killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This fromand some bacterial infections will happen in the same 30 people IU, even higher doses seem to be well tolerated. In took 800 IUarena fortosix years, with nothem, adverse effects. or to minimize the effects offor jetpathogens lag. some clues or signs around though these then leaves open like certain fungi number ofandays withpeople or people without Our bodies do an Alzheimer’s study, took antibiotics. 2,000 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 circumstances. andhave did’tthehave adverse effects.in most In another study, 1. RESET YOUR BODY CLOCKwill happen in the same from some bacterial people took 800 IU fortoinfections six years,around with nothem, adverse effects. some or when signs though these number of days with your or people without antibiotics. Our bodies do Jet lagclues occurs body clock is quickly thrown into have the ability to heal themselves in most circumstances.

TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS …

your patterns few days take-off. the sleeping warning signs andataking thembefore seriously may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising You might not be able to match the times exactly, but even the warning signs andan taking them seriously sleeping waking Suicideand warning signshour earlier or later can speed up the recovery time once you land.

How many is too many? Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Major Problem - WHO SUPPLEMENTS

TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS …

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 2.• SKIP MEALS ON BOARD A sense of hopelessness or no hope for the future.

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The risk for was once effective in killing it.enEach analone”. antibiotic is Most people think it’s fine to take as much Vit C asadjust theya some of those bacteria may adapt, grow and multiply with •(or Isolation or feeling alone - “No one me”. kidney stones can increase with veryunderstands high doses and other for 16 hours, the experts suggest) can help you used, the chance of resistance increases. The resistance to • Possessing lethalthat means - medication, weapons. want, I know people who 10,000 mgthe day. However, new found strength istake resist antibiotic may getisdiarrhea. topeople the local time faster. If able you can’t go awithout foodthat for antibiotic not limited to to one person but affects 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 • Negative view of in self - “I light am worthless”. that long, keep your meals and example sync them the takes local entire community general. For if to Fred 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 •eating Possessing means -for medication, weapons. antibiotics (eg Amoxicillin) every minor infection that he timeschanges aslethal best can. • Drastic inyou 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 for pregnant women, thebeen over 50, those • UNPLUG Frequently talking about death - that “If I died would youtakes John is then infected by a bacteria has passed on 3. IN THE AIR The B’s are(eg generally wellortolerated, however very with highthat doses antibiotics Amoxicillin) for every minor infection he that suffer from anxiety depression, or people certain •We’d Drastic changes in be mood and behaviour. to him by Fred, it will of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. never suggest you shun the in-flight entertainment, of B3 & bacteria B6 can will have side effects.B supplements miss me?”. has, the soon become to that antibiotic. If medical conditions thatserious prevent Bresistant absorption. The bacteria is already resistant. be aware that exposure to blue can further disrupt may be beneficial for pregnant women, the over 50, those •but Frequently talking about death - that “Iflight I died would you John is then infected by a bacteria has been passed on • Self-harming behaviours like cutting. of the dark your sleeping patterns. Take advantage cabin that suffer from anxiety or depression, or people with certain toThe him by Fred, it will be of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. Minerals This has been proven inarrive communities worldwide. Penicillin, miss me?”. and doze so when you you cantry cruise through until medical conditions that prevent B -absorption. • Engaging inalready ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll anything, I’m not The thebacteria very firstisantibiotic toresistant. be marketed, is now useless against bedtime. • 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 •4.Staphylococcus Engaging inTHE ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll try anything, not UP RAYS • SOAK Making arrangements. the very 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 When sunlight hitsheart your problems. eyes, triggers a supplements reaction in your Like overloading on itpotassium is most infections. Certain strains of antibiotic resistant afraid to die”. of itcalcium, can cause 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 brain that stops the production of melatonin (the chemical easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, Staphylococcus (Golden Staph.) colonized inapplies). hospitals Malaria is not bacteria, but thehave same principle •that Making funeral arrangements. function in regulating your taking too much youIawant sleepy), so ifhave you feel drowsy or irritable on Digestive issues areyou typically thethis”. first sign that something I makes amthe gone, all over globe. Malaria istoheartbeat, resistant to and Chloroquine in almost of ithigh-risk canhead cause heart problems. and zinc can outdoors. Enjoy an aliron fresco brekkie, go both for a isGiving off, but people can also experience nausea, vomiting, all Malaria regions (although strictly speaking •arrival, things away (clothes, expensive gifts) - “When Five Strains of Bacteria that are Now Resistant • Substance abuse. easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, walk, and wear a hat instead of sunglasses as they cut out 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 sunlight’s stimulating effects. •simple Feeling like a burden to others “You would be better cuts and scrapes canexperience become deadly. For vomiting, a glimpse isThe off, Herbs but people can also nausea, Five Strains ofbe Bacteria that are Resistant • of Substance abuse. what could commonplace in Now our future, here are five of seizures, or a rapid heartbeat. off without me”. 5. SIP ONresistance CHERRYrisks JUICE Antibiotic returning us to an the agelast where even the scariest antibiotic resistant bacteria from five years. •Scientists Feeling like a burden tocan others -particularly “You would bediscovered better atsuicide Northumbria University in the UK Herbs can be very dangerous, for your liver. simple cuts and scrapes become deadly. For a glimpse • Making threats “Sometimes I feel like I just The Herbs Herbal and dietary supplements are now arehere responsible for that when people drink tart cherry juice, their body’s level of of what could be commonplace in our future, are five off without me”. 1. want Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella typhi die”. melatonin about 20topercent ofresistant liver injury. sleep-inducing significantly increases. So if the scariest antibiotic bacteria from the last five years. This highly bacterium causes typhoid fever, Herbs cansuicide becontagious very dangerous, particularly for your liver.a •you’re Making - “Sometimes I just struggling threats to catch a few winksI feel afterlike a long flight, life-threatening infection that affects about 21 million people Herbal and dietary supplements are now are responsible for An “all-natural” herbal product sound typhi like it’s good for down atoglass of the red stuff might to promote a more restful 1. Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella want die”. around the world every year. About 1% of those affected, or about 20 percent of liver injury. Responding to warning signs yourhighly health, but said somethis, common like teafever, extract snooze. Having most ones, flights do green not offer cherry This contagious 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 juice as a beverage and taking your own drink is generally 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 theon world every year. About 1% of extract those affected, or forbidden flights these days. Cherry is a good Responding to warning signs your health, but some 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 alternative. 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 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) 6.Mycobacterium HIT THE GROUND RUNNING Fortunately most threats of suicide are not genuine. It is tuberculosis is theintent world’s leading infectious these tips intaken mind: should bethe lightly. Suicidal can be very subtle, able to treat it.the Akiller, study in journal Mental Health and Physical Activity Because of potential risks, it’s important to take 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 help for help. However, noalert suicide threat 2. Mycobacterium tuberculosis found that exercise can make you more during the 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 Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the world’s leading infectious day, so boost your concentration with a run around your these tips in mind: should be taken lightly. 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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 very serious taking their up own life.cups Whoa Ifeven you love rest about assured: Drinking to 10 dream ofliver it?tea, highest number of these cases. that can cause skin, and soil. causesofa green range of potentially deadly 7.day PUSH THROUGH isintestines safe. It’s theinjury. highIt doses tea extract usually would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in people with compromised immune As Tofound realign the systems that help you sleep, godamage. tosystems. bed when in weight-loss supplements that cause pneumoniae is assured: a common bacterium found in one the IfKlebsiella you love green tea, rest Drinking up 10 cups a this bacterium is particularly prevalent in Ifhospitals, it’s the clock says, not when your body says. it’sto10am when even dream of it? 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 public health. Certain herbs used in doses traditional Chinese medicine have you arrive at your destination, for example, avoid theusually urge to infections in people with8,000 compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss that of cause damage. In 2013 reports multidrug-resistant also been found pose some Researchers have challenging butwere iftosupplements you unsure someone is nap until atthere least 6pm as are this will risks. onlywhether exacerbate your jet this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’swith onea Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal Talking to someone about suicidal thoughts can be lag. If there’s no way you’ll survive without a little shut-eye, ofdeath the most critical drug-resistant threats public health. suicidal, the best to find out isChinese tocause ask.toliver Certain herbs usedway in people traditional medicine have rate of 50% for with bloodstream mixtures that have been reported to toxicity. save your naps for after lunch and limit them infections. to an have hour. In 2013 there were 8,000 reports of multidrug-resistant also been found to pose some risks. Researchers challenging but if you are unsure whether someone is 4. Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Food is also important in establishing sleep rhythms, so eat Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, with a identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal 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. during wakefulness and try as best as youliver can to live likea death rate of 50% for people with bloodstream infections. mixtures that have been toxicity. ARE YOU SUICIDAL? capsule severalthat pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium causes infections in people with the locals.- contains 4. Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause 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? 8.Talking WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES capsule - to contains several pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium that causes infections in people with someone about your suicidal feelings 29 cases of pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa On aKnow long howin yousystems. feel is kava, more important than how you cause livertrip, injury. Chaparral, and skullcap can compromised immune Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, 2. what’s Some herbal products, such asalso milk infection have been it. reported in hospitals in England. damage your liver. look. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Avoid items that it’s particularly prevalent in hospitals. 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