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Body & Spirit SUICIDE.....The

Big“WHY??” “WHY??” SUICIDE.....The Big PARADISE... SUICIDE.....The Big “WHY??” IN SICKNESS & INfriend HEALTH Just a few weeks ago, a family ended her own life. may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising Just a few weeks ago, a family friend ended her own life. may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising

PARADISE... SUPPLEMENTS IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH

She was young, vivacious, attractive and very talented. She young, attractive and very Justwas a few weeksvivacious, ago, a family friend ended hertalented. own life. She had some health problems which were manageable She health problems which were manageable Shehad wassome young, vivacious, attractive and very talented. and she would probably have made a full recovery. and probably have made a were full recovery. Sheshe hadwould 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. herbs and other than ever The ics will lead to supplements a global resistance to before. pathogenic microbes (infection bacteria & 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, antibiotmany 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 to pathogenic 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, often considering many developed countries strict guidelines alone are now over 8 commissions million dollars a as year on thetrue, profits, incentives andhave to besupplemade It’s if youspending take a vitamin supplement as well therather prescription of antibiotics, third world countries supplements that are questionably necessary. wellbeing of juice, the patient and milk the global mentedthan foodthe such as orange or fortified which arecommunity much moreatrelaxed on the issue, often considering large.and comes with calcium vitamin D. Energy bars, meal-rethetrue, profits, andsupplement commissions toas besupplemade It’s if youincentives take a vitamin as bars, well placement drinks, protein shakes, cereal cereal itself rather than the wellbeing of give the patient and the global mented food such as orange juice, or fortified milk which For example, women that birth in Indonesia are all - which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, up to 100% of community at large. comes with calcium and vitamin D.birth Energy meal-regiven a course of Amoxicillin after “just bars, inyou case” infection the recommended daily allowance (RDA), could end placement drinks, cereal cereal itself develops. With manyofshakes, doctors in maybe Asiabars, on low up getting up to protein 500% the RDA, more, inincomes, one day example, women that give birth inwhere Indonesia are all -For which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, up to 100% of commissions from drug sales are often they make their up to five times what your body needs. But are we toting given a course medication of Amoxicillin afterabirth “just inyou case” infection the recommended allowance (RDA), end money. is also problem incould this society. up toxicSelf levels of daily vitamins? Andinhuge throwing our money away? develops. With many Asiasuicide on low incomes, She had apparently spoken about several up getting up to ofdoctors the RDA, maybe more, inmatter) one times, day Antibiotics (or500% any “prescription” drugs for that are fromwhat drug sales are often where they their purchased atspoken most without anymake prescription -commissions upeasily to five times yourpharmacies body needs. Butseveral are we toting She had apparently about suicide times, 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 although no one thought that she would actually do it. “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 theis“gentlemen” whothat have visited the local whorehouses. although no one thought that she would actually do it. Suicide more common you Most people speak to know someone whothink. has lost a friend or a at that all. you Even more shocking ismight that some backstreet “warungs” also stock a supply of antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that you might think. Most people resistance causes that“Antimicrobial you speak to know someone who has lost aanfriend or afor relative to suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause ofestimated death to the “gentlemen” who have worldwide, visited the local whorehouses. 700,000 deaths annually andlost every country is that you speak to know someone who has a friend or relative to suicide. Suicide is the cause death fora Australians aged between 15leading andaddressed, 44, with of around 3,000 potentially affected. If not properly the number “Antimicrobial (AMR) causes an ofestimated relative to suicide. Suicide is the leading cause death for could toresistance 10 million per year by 2050”. Australians aged between 15 and 44, with around 3,000 peoplegrow dying by suicideworldwide, every year. That’s ancountry average 700,000 deaths annually and every isof Australians aged between 15 and 44, with around 3,000 potentially affected. If day. notevery properly number people by every suicide year.addressed, That’s an the average of eightdying people could grow to by 10 million per yearyear. by 2050”. people dying suicide every That’s an average of eight people every day.

TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS …

the warning signs and taking them seriously the signsSuicide and taking them seriously maywarning be subtle. prevention starts with recognising

the warning signs and taking them seriously How many is too many? Suicidea warning signs Problem - WHO Over-prescription of Antibiotics Major SUPPLEMENTS Suicide warning signs

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 • A sense of hopelessness or no hope for the future.

eight people every day. In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide rates are relatively high, at approximately yearare on relatively the Island In Indonesia, in particular 150 Bali,deaths suicideper rates Fat Soluble Vitamins A,D, E & Krates are relatively In The Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide although these figures likely drastically lessIsland than -the high, at approximately 150 are deaths per year on the high, at approximately 150 deaths per year on the Island Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the for longer than true to under reporting andbody theless fact that although these due figures are likely drastically thansuicide the Thewater Fatfigures, Soluble Vitamins &K soluble ones are, A,D, whichE generally poses a greater although these figures are likely drastically less than the isfigures, a taboo subject amongst the local people. for toxicity that water soluble vitamins. upper truerisk due to under reporting and the fact thatThe suicide Fat soluble are stored in the for longer than tolerable limit forunder adults is 10,000 IUthe forfact vitamin A. You true figures,vitamins due to reporting andbody that suicide water soluble ones are, which generally poses a greater is aget taboo subject amongst thefish, local people. it from animal foods, 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, tolerable limit for adults is 10,000 IU converted to vitamin A in the body. for vitamin A. You are antibiotics? families, colleagues and the broader community. getWhat it from animal foods, and dairy products. Also, For every suicide, there arefish, tragic ripple effects for friends, through various actions, destroy inhibit beta-carotene (from orange and yellow veggies) gets ForIfAntibiotics, every are tragic ripple effects for or friends, you’resuicide, taking athere multivitamin that contains 5,000 IU, plus families, colleagues and the broader community. the growth of bacteria. The antibiotic may be specific, converted to vitamin A in the body. getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus eating foods What are antibiotics? families, colleagues and the broader community. and targeted atkilla themselves, small ofOK, bacteria, it ending may bethe a “When peoplevitamin they think they’re that contain A, group you’re but it’sor the super-A 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 we worrydoing about. It’s easy to itspecific, with they pills thesupplements growth The may be pain, buta of all they’re isantibiotic passing it overdo oneating to those against group of organisms. Most antibiotics getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus foods “When people killbacteria. themselves, they think they’re ending theare which is of large particular concern forbacteria, pregnant women. and targeted at a small group of or it may be aor “When people kill through themselves, they think they’re ending the absorbed well the gut, and are soldthe as tablets that contain vitamin A, you’re OK, but it’s super-A leave behind.” broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it will be effective pain, but all they’re doing is passing it on to those they syrups, but some do have to beeasy injected. supplements we worry about. toitsome, overdo it with pills Vitamin D is tricky because we need as we get pain, buta all they’re doing is It’s passing on antibiotics toand those they against group of organisms. 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If and you are yourself, prescribed for someone suffering a heavy viral infection to a huge difference in their life. If you are struggling yourself, D, AND a multi you could be getting close to the limit. from viral infections will happen inAntibiotics the same will number of multi days treatment and start taking steps towards recovery. prevent bacterial overgrowth. aggravate the Vitamin D is found in some calcium supplements, and you might feel antibiotics. better if you reachcases out for support, get with or without In some antibiotics willwith be youcondition might feel better ifdairy, you reach out for infection. support, get of do someone suffering a fungal Many vitamins. If you 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 treatment start towards “healthy bacteria” thatsteps normally live recovery. around our bodies D, AND a and multi youtaking could be 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 tolerable is 1,000 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 “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 Common warning signs an Alzheimer’s study, people 2,000 IU four years Common warning signs actually assist us in1,000 our wellbeing. These friendly bacteria are (e.g. Candida), to take over. Interestingly enough, recovery Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give tolerable level is milligrams (1,500 IU); the RDA is and did’t have any adverse effects. In another study, killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This from some bacterial infections will happen in the same 30 IU, and even higher doses seem to be well tolerated. In people took 800 IUarena fortosix years, with nothem, adverse effects. some clues or signs around though these then leaves open for pathogens like certain fungi number ofandays withpeople or people without antibiotics. 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When antibiotics are used to kill a certain group of bacteria, • Most A sense of hopelessness ortoadapt, no hope for the multiply future. people it’salone fine take asunderstands much Vit C me”. aswith theya some of those bacteria may grow and • Isolation or think feeling -C“No one The Water Soluble Vitamin &10,000 B’s What is “Antibiotic Resistance”? want, I know people who take mg a day. However, new found strength that is able to resist the antibiotic that •When Isolation or feeling alone “No one understands me”. • A sense of hopelessness or noahope forgroup the future. antibiotics areand used to of bacteria, • Aggressiveness irritability -certain “Leave meanalone”. the upper limit is kill 2,000 mg time a day. The risk for was once tolerable effective in killing it. Each antibiotic is people think it’s fine take asunderstands much Vit Cand aswith theya some ofthe those bacteria may-toadapt, grow and multiply •Most Aggressiveness and irritability -one “Leave me alone”. • kidney Isolation or feeling alone “No me”. stones can increase with very high doses other used, chance of resistance increases. The resistance to • Possessing lethalthat means - medication, weapons. want, I know people who 10,000 mgthe a day. However, new found strength istake able resist antibiotic people may getisdiarrhea. any antibiotic limited to to one person but affectsthat the •the lethalnot means - 2,000 medication, weapons. • Possessing Aggressiveness and irritability - “Leave mean alone”. upper tolerable limit is mg a day. The risk for was once effective in killing it. Each time antibiotic is • Negative view of in selfgeneral. - “I am worthless”. 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 Possessing lethal means - medication, weapons. •• Negative view of self - “I am worthless”. antibiotics (eg Amoxicillin) every minor infection that he • 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. • may Negative view ofin self - “I am worthless”. •entire Drastic changes mood and behaviour. community in general. For example if Fred be beneficial for pregnant women, thebeen over 50, those • Frequently talking about death - that “If I died would youtakes John is then infected by a bacteria has passed on The B’s are(eg generally wellortolerated, however very with highthat doses antibiotics Amoxicillin) for every minor infection he suffer from anxiety depression, or people certain • that Drastic changes inabout mood and behaviour. to him by Fred, it will be of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. •of Frequently talking death “If I died would you B3 & bacteria B6 can will have side effects.B supplements miss me?”. has, soon become to that antibiotic. If medical conditions thatserious prevent Bresistant absorption. Thethe bacteria is already resistant. may be beneficial forabout pregnant thebeen overpassed 50, • miss Frequently talking deathwomen, - that “If I died would youthose me?”. John is then infected by a bacteria has on • Self-harming behaviours like cutting. that suffer from itanxiety or no depression, or people with certain toThe him by Fred, will be of use for John to take Amoxicillin. Minerals This beenbehaviours proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, misshas me?”. •medical Self-harming like cutting. 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 Self-harming behaviours like calcium, overloading oncutting. supplements •• Like Engaging ‘risky’ behaviours -potassium “I’ll try I’m not is most infections. Certain strains of anything, antibiotic resistant afraid toin die”. The Minerals This has been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a Staphylococcus (Golden Staph.)- have colonized in I’m hospitals • afraid Engaging in ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll try anything, not to die”. • very Making funeral arrangements. the first antibiotic toyour beismarketed, is and nowtaking useless against function in 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 tofuneral die”. of itcalcium, can cause heart problems. iron andstrictly zinc can both •potentially Making arrangements. all high-risk Malaria regions (although speaking • Giving things away (clothes, expensive gifts) - “When problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, Staphylococcus Staph.) have colonized inapplies). hospitals Malaria is not away a(Golden bacteria, but the same principle • Giving Makingin funeral arrangements. regulating your taking too much •function things expensive gifts) - “When issues are(clothes, typically thethis”. first sign that something I amthe gone, I want you have allDigestive over globe. Malaria istoheartbeat, resistant to and Chloroquine in almost of ithigh-risk canbut cause heart problems. iron and zinc can both off, people can also experience nausea, vomiting, all regions (although strictly speaking • is Giving things away (clothes, gifts) - “When IFive gone, I Malaria want you to have this”. Strains of Bacteria thatexpensive are Now Resistant • am 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 issues areyou typically thethis”. first sign something I am gone, I want to returning have •Digestive Substance abuse. • 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 Resistantare five of • Feeling Substance of what could commonplace our future, •seizures, likeaabuse. arapid burden to others in - “You wouldhere be better or heartbeat. off without me”. Antibiotic resistance risks returning us to an the agelast where even the scariest antibiotic resistant bacteria from five years. •simple Feeling like a burden to others “You would be your better Herbs cansuicide be scrapes very dangerous, particularly for liver. cuts and can become deadly. For a glimpse off without me”. • Making 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 •the Making suicide threats “Sometimes I feel like I five justyears. die”. drug-resistant about 20to percent ofresistant liver- injury. scariest antibiotic bacteria from the last 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 want to die”. 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 Responding to warning signs Salmonella typhi emerged inmight Pakistan. It like wasit’s resistant to Anthat “all-natural” herbal product 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 usually a desperate cry for help. However, suicide threat that breaks down medications. 2. Extensively drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Fortunately most threats of to suicide are notnoproduct. genuine. It is precautions ifleaving you decide use aantibiotic herbal 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. can very subtle, usually desperate crythan forSuicidal help. However, no be suicide threat able to atreat it.the Because of potential risks, it’s important to take killer, causing more 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. Keep and even those whom you may think have every to estimated up tolightly. 13% ofSuicidal allto new tuberculosis cases are mulshould be taken intent canand be veryreason subtle, anabolic steroids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, 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 herb sold to treat arthritis) are among the top substances live, canthose be serious about taking their own life. Who killer, causing more than 1.7 million deaths every year. It’s and even whom you may think have every reason to 1. Beware of very the liver offenders. Green tea extract, highest ofbig these cases. 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 thought that a mantaking like Robin Williams 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae live, can have be very serious about their own life. would Who tidrug-resistant, with Europe, including Russia, seeing the herb sold to treat arthritis) are among the top substances Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common bacterium found in 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 would thought that man of like Robin Williams would skin, intestines and soil. causes a green range of potentially deadly day ishave safe. It’s theinjury. highItadoses tea extract usually would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss supplements that cause damage. even dream ofpeople it?tea, with pneumoniae is assured: a common bacterium found in one the IfKlebsiella you love green rest Drinking up to 10 cups a this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’s even dream of it? 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 threats tomedicine public health. Certain herbscritical used drug-resistant in traditional Chinese 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 someone Talking to someone about suicidal whether thoughts can beis this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’swith one Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs herbal Talking to someone about suicidal thoughtsand can bea ofdeath the most critical drug-resistant threats public health. suicidal, the best way to find out tocause ask.toliver Certain herbs used in people traditional medicine have rate of for withisChinese bloodstream infections. mixtures that have been reported to toxicity. challenging but50% if you are unsure whether someone is In 8,000 reports of multidrug-resistant also beenthere found pose risks. Researchers have challenging butwere iftoyou aresome unsure whether someone is 4.2013 Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, withand aa suicidal, the best way to find out is to ask. identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal Meanwhile, comfrey which is sold as a tea, powder, Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is suicidal, the best way to reported find out isto tocause ask. liverinfections. death rate of 50% for people with bloodstream mixtures that have been toxicity. ARE YOU SUICIDAL? capsule - contains severalthat pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium causes infections in people with 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 ARE YOU SUICIDAL? damage your liver. it’s Klebsiella particularly prevalent in hospitals. past five years, ARE YOU SUICIDAL? capsule - to contains several pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium that causes infections in people with Talking someone about your suicidal feelings 29 cases of pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa 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, Talking to someone your suicidal feelings thistle, are known toabout 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 be scary. You mayis have never ingredients: Green tea 78 extract, for example, added to There are anpandrug-resistant estimated 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 herbalwhich products. And in some cases, supplements gonorrhea, causes gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted 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 they will Having suicidal thoughts be scary. You may have never infection affecting mencan and women. Although usually not Having suicidal thoughts can be scary. You may have never ingredients: Green tea extract, for example, is added There an estimated 78not million global 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 many herbalwhich products. And the in some supplements had them or have there gonorrhea, causes acases, sexually transmitted had them before, before, or perhaps perhaps the thoughts thoughts have been beenAround there infertility can result if thegonorrhea, disease goes untreated. don’t list the ingredients all women. but makeAlthough claims that they will infection affecting men at and usually not for aa your while and you are not sure what to do. You may flush liver for while and you are not sure what to do. You may be be deadly, serious and permanent health problems including infertility can result if the disease goes untreated. Around

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