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Body & Spirit SUICIDE.....The
Big “WHY??” PARADISE... SUICIDE.....The Big “WHY??” IN SICKNESS &ININHEALTH HEALTH JustIN a few weeks ago, & a family friend ended her own life. may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising SICKNESS
PARADISE... PARADISE... SUPPLEMENTS IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH
She was young, vivacious, attractive and very talented. Just a few weeks ago, a family friend ended her own life. She had some health problems which were manageable She was young, vivacious, attractive and very talented. and she would probably have made a full recovery. She had some health problems which were manageable Samoa is currently experiencing a tragic measles At this point in time we are popping vitamins, WHO has warned that the over prescription of antibiotand she would probably have made a fullmore recovery. herbs and other than ever before. The ics will lead to supplements aofglobal to pathogenic outbreak. Thousands peopleresistance have been affected and microbes (infection causing bacteria & viruses). While supplement industry is the children new Big-Farma. Australians at least 70 have died, mostly under the age of At this point in spending time we popping more WHO has warned that the are over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotmany developed countries have strict guidelines on alone are now over 8 million dollars a year 5. medical science providing usever with the option herbs and other supplements than before. The icsWith will lead tothat a of global resistance to pathogenic the prescription antibiotics, third world countries supplements are questionably necessary. not to much get(infection measles by vaccinating our children why microbes causing bacteria &often viruses). While supplement industry is the new Australians are more relaxed on theBig-Farma. issue, considering many developed countries have strict guidelines alone are now spending over 8 million dollars a year on are outbreaks like this still happening? The answer? the profits, incentives and commissions to be made It’s true, if you take a vitamin supplement as well as supplethe prescription of antibiotics, third world countries supplements that are questionably necessary. People are choosing NOT toof vaccinate. rather than the wellbeing the patient and milk the global mented food such as orange juice, 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, shakes, cereal cereal itself Indonesia has itswellbeing ownprotein set of of specifi problems. Vaccination rather than the the cpatient and the global mented food such as orange juice, or fortified milk which For example, women that give birth in Indonesia are all which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, up to 100% rates for measles have dipped D. across Southeast Asia,of 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 falling below the 95many per cent mark, which experts say is placement drinks, cereal cereal itself develops. With doctors in maybe Asiabars, on low up getting up to protein 500% ofshakes, the RDA, more, inincomes, one day For example, women that give birth in Indonesia are all to fully protect asales community from the infectious -needed which claim lots of vitamins and minerals, up to 100% of commissions from drug are often where they make their - upa to five times what your body needs. areinfection we toting given course ofsame Amoxicillin after “just inBut case” the recommended allowance you end money. is also abirth huge problem incould thisspiked society. disease. AtSelf themedication time, cases of(RDA), measles have up toxic levels of daily vitamins? And throwing our money away? develops. With many doctors in Asia on low incomes, She had spoken about suicide several times, up getting up apparently to ofand thethe RDA, maybe more, inmatter) one day Antibiotics (or500% any “prescription” drugs for are in Indonesia, Malaysia Philippines inthat recent years fromwhat drug sales are often where they make their easily purchased at most pharmacies without any prescription --commissions up to five times your body needs. But are we toting part of Self a worldwide per cent increase in measles cases although no one 50 thought she would do it. money. medication also athat huge inactually 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, seen last year, according to the World Health Organization 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 (WHO). 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 you might think. Most people “Antimicrobial resistance causes an ofestimated For the past years, thethat Philippines and Indonesia havefor relative totwo suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause death to the “gentlemen” who have worldwide, visited the local whorehouses. 700,000 deaths annually and every country that the youworld’s speak to know someone who hasrates lost aoffriend or ais had secondand third-highest measles, Australiansaffected. aged between 15 andaddressed, 44, with around 3,000 potentially If not properly the number behind India. Inresistance Indonesia, cases doubled from a “Antimicrobial causes an of2015 estimated relative togrow suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause deathtofor could to 10 million per year by 2050”. people dying by suicide every That’s ancountry averageisof 700,000 deaths and every high of 11,300 in annually 2017, andworldwide, 5,500 year. in 2018. Australiansaffected. aged between 15 andaddressed, 44, with around 3,000 potentially not properly the number eight people everyIf day. could grow to 10 million per year by 2050”. people dyingmainly by suicide year. That’s an average of The disease affectsevery children and is highly infectious.
the warning signs and taking them seriously may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising
TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS … MEASLES Tragedy the warning signs and taking them seriously How many- A is Preventable too many? Suicidea warning signs Problem - WHO Over-prescription of Antibiotics Major SUPPLEMENTS TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS … older person) is very likely to catch it if exposed to a person The Water Soluble Vitamin C & B’s What iswarning “Antibiotic Resistance”? How many is too many? Suicide signs Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Major Problem - Our WHO • Ahas sense of hopelessness noahope forgroup the future. who measles. Soused what’s the big deal? When antibiotics are toorkill certain of Mothers bacteria,
According to every the WHO, eight people day. roughly 2.6 million people died In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide rates are annually from measles before the advent of relatively mass vaccinations in the 1980s.150 Anti-vaccine sentiment been high, at approximately deaths per year on has the Island Fat worldwide Soluble Vitamins A,D, E &decades, Krates are In The Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide relatively on the rise in the past two particularly although these figures are likely drastically less than the in the United States and Europe - year which saw 83,000 high, atsoluble approximately 150 deaths onfor the Island Fat vitamins are in stored inper the longer than true figures, to under reporting andbody the fact that suicide The Fat Soluble Vitamins &K cases last year.due water soluble ones are, A,D, whichE generally poses a greater although these 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 limit forunder adults isbut 10,000 IUthe forfact A. You true figures, due to reporting and that suicide A 1998 study - discredited still cited invitamin anti-vaccine water soluble ones are, which generally poses a greater get it from animal foods, fish, and dairy products. Also, communities online -water linked the measles, mumps, and is abeta-carotene taboo subject amongst the local people. risk forevery toxicity that soluble vitamins. The (from orange andripple yellow veggies) gets For suicide, there are tragic effects forupper friends, rubella (MMR) vaccine with autism, and coincided tolerable limit for adults is 10,000 IU for vitamin A. You converted to vitamin A in the body. arecolleagues antibiotics? families, and fish, the broader community. get it growing from animal foods, and dairy products. withWhat public mistrust of medical experts Also, and through various actions, destroy inhibit beta-carotene (from orange and yellow veggies) gets ForIfAntibiotics, every are tragic ripple effects for or friends, pharmaceutical companies. As elsewhere, anti-vaccine you’resuicide, taking athere multivitamin that contains 5,000 IU, plus the growth of bacteria. antibiotic mayeating be specific, converted to vitamin Afoods inAsia theThe body. getting A-fortified in your diet, plus foods sentiment in Southeast stems from public mistrust in What are antibiotics? families, colleagues and thegroup broader community. and targeted atkilla themselves, small ofOK, bacteria, it ending may bethe a “When peoplevitamin they think they’re that contain A,vaccines. you’re but it’sor the super-A the safety and effi cacy of Antibiotics, through various actions, destroy or inhibit broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it will be effective If you’re taking a multivitamin that contains 5,000 IU, plus we worrydoing about. It’s easy to itspecific, with they pills thesupplements growth The may be pain, buta of all bacteria. they’re isantibiotic passing it overdo oneating to those against group of organisms. Most antibiotics are getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus foods which is of large particular concern forbacteria, pregnant women. and targeted at a small group of or it may be a “When people kill through themselves, they think they’re ending the Government mismanagement has made matters worse, 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 tofaulty beeasy injected. supplements we worry about. toitsome, overdo it with pills with cases of is mislabeling and vaccines being spread Vitamin D tricky because we need and as we get pain, buta all they’re doing is It’s passing on antibiotics to those they against group of organisms. Most are which ison of large particular concern for pregnant women. widely social media. Religious and ethical concerns older we need more. Too much can actually cause calcium absorbed well through the gut, and are sold as tablets or Doleach antibiotics curebones, all infections? leave behind.” to out of your causing bones as well out as If someone you know to beweak struggling, reach within Muslim communities in injected. Indonesia and Malaysia syrups, but some do haveseems towe be No they do not. Antibiotics have nowhich effect atand all on Vitamin D is tricky because need some,will asinfections we get high levels ofan calcium inAthe blood cause another have also had effect. massive drive by Indonesia to 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? vaccinate 70of million children last year was derailed when 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. components. 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 with or without In some cases antibiotics willwith be youcondition might feel better ifdairy, you reach out for infection. support, get 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 Although the council clarifi ed the vaccine could be used “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 given no available alternatives, vaccination rates 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 plummeted across Southeast Asia’s most populous nation 30 IU, and even higher doses seem to be well tolerated. In “healthy bacteria” that arena normally live around our bodies then leaves an65 open pathogens like certain fungi disease, macular degeneration, cancer etc. The upper to an average of perwellbeing. cent -for and as2,000 low as 6for per cent in an Alzheimer’s study, people took IU four years Common warning signs actually assist us 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, Sumatra’s Aceh province. 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. Our bodies do an Alzheimer’s study, took 2,000 IU for four years (e.g. Candida), to take over. Interestingly enough, recovery Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give What is the measles? have abilityany to heal themselves circumstances. and did’t have adverse effects.in most In another study, from some bacterial will in the same people took 800 IU fortoinfections six years,around with happen nothem, adverse effects. some clues or signs though these number of days with or people without antibiotics. Our bodies do Measles is highly contagious. An un-immunized child (or have the ability to heal themselves in most circumstances.
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For example if Fred takes kidney stones can increase with very high doses and other used, the chance of resistance increases. The resistance to The B’s are generally well tolerated, however very high doses serious childhood infection. Measles is not just one that of the • antibiotics Possessing lethal means -for medication, weapons. (eg Amoxicillin) every minor infection he • Drastic changes inlimited mood to andone behaviour. people may get any antibiotic isdiarrhea. not person affects the of B3 & bacteria B6 can have serious side effects.B supplements has, the will soon become resistant tobut that antibiotic. things that children catch and get over. Children often getIf • may Negative view of self “I am worthless”. entire community in 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 very sick with measles; theyevery can have infection serious health The B’s are(eg generally wellortolerated, however very highthat doses antibiotics Amoxicillin) for minor he that suffer from anxiety depression, or people with certain •problems Drastic changes in mood and behaviour. to him by Fred, it will be of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. and even die.serious Young children intogroups such as of B3 & bacteria B6 can have side effects.B supplements miss me?”. has, soon become that antibiotic. If medical conditions that prevent Bresistant absorption. Thethe bacteria iswill already resistant. may be beneficial forabout pregnant women, the overof 50, those child care and playgroups are particularly atbeen risk measles • Frequently talking death - that “If I died would you John is then infected by a bacteria has passed on • Self-harming behaviours like cutting. that suffer from or no depression, or people certain him by Fred, will beimmunized. of use for John to take with Amoxicillin. iftoThe they have notitanxiety been This has been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, missMinerals me?”. medical conditions thatbehaviours prevent B -absorption. • Engaging inalready ‘risky’ “I’ll try anything, I’m not The bacteria is resistant. the very first antibiotic to be marketed, is now useless against • Like Self-harming behaviours like cutting. calcium, overloading on potassium supplements is •The Measles a serious illness caused a virus most infections. Certain strains ofby antibiotic resistant afraid toisdie”. Minerals This has been proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a (Golden colonized in I’m hospitals • Staphylococcus Engaging in ‘risky’ behaviours - have “I’ll try anything, not (the Rubeola viris, not toStaph.) be confused with the Rubella • 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 virus) and it isoverloading easily spread other Like on topotassium supplements is most infections. Certain strains of people. antibiotic resistant afraid to die”. of itcalcium, can cause heart problems. iron andstrictly zinc can both all high-risk Malaria regions (although speaking •It Giving things awayby(clothes, expensive gifts) - “When potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a •Staphylococcus is usually spread droplets (through coughing, easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, Staph.) colonized inapplies). hospitals not a(Golden bacteria, but thehave same principle • Malaria Makinginis funeral arrangements. function regulating your taking too much sneezing, runny nose, or runny eyes). 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 10 experience nausea, vomiting, Malaria regions (although strictly speaking • is Giving away (clothes, gifts) “When •all The fiStrains rstthings signs come about to 12 days after- being in Five 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 applies). contact with measles. These include a fever, cough and Antibiotic resistance risks us to an that age where even Digestive issues areyou typically thethis”. first sign something I am gone, I want to returning have •sore, Feeling like a(conjunctivitis). burden tocan others - “You wouldFor be a better red eyes simple cuts and scrapes become deadly. glimpse isThe off, Herbs but people can also experience nausea, vomiting, Five Strains ofbe Bacteria that are Resistant Substance abuse. what could in Now ourappears. future, here are five of •• of After 2 to the measles rash seizures, or 3a days rapid heartbeat. off without me”.commonplace 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 This is the time when the person is most unwell. Herbs cansuicide be scrapes very dangerous, particularly for liver. cuts and can become deadly. For a glimpse • Making threats “Sometimes I feel like I just The Herbs •ofHerbal Fever tends to commonplace improve after 2into 3 now days and theare person and dietary supplements are are responsible for what could be our future, here five of off without me”. 1. want Extensively Salmonella typhi die”. drug-resistant about 20to percent ofresistant liver injury. usually quickly recovers unless there are other problems 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 caused bydietary the measles, suchaffects as ear infections, bronchitis life-threatening infection that about 21 million people Herbal and 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 to die”. and pneumonia. around the 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 inmight Pakistan. It like wasit’s resistant to An “all-natural” herbal product sound good for Health problems from measles that 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 Other health problems happen often and include ear 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) infections, pneumonia, bronchitis and diarrhea. Measles Fortunately most threats of suicide are not genuine. It is Mycobacterium tuberculosis is theintent world’s leading infectious these tips intaken mind: should be lightly. Suicidal can be very subtle, able to treat it.the may also cause permanent hearing and visual problems 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 (blindness). 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 herb sold to treat arthritis) are among the top substances live, can be very serious about taking theirevery own life. Who killer, causing more than 1.7 million deaths It’s 1. Beware of(infl the liver offenders. Green teainyear. extract, highest ofbig these cases. that can number cause liver injury. Encephalitis ammation of the brain) happens around and even those whom you may think have every reason to 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 1tidrug-resistant, in every 1000 cases, and about 15% ofthe these children with Europe, including Russia, seeingindie. the herb sold to treat arthritis) are among top substances Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common bacterium found the live, can be very serious about taking their up own life.cups Who Ifeven you love rest assured: Drinking to 10 dream it?tea, A further 15 green toof40% are left with permanent brain damage.a highest number of these cases. that can cause liver skin, and soil. causesofa green range of potentially deadly day isintestines safe. It’s theinjury. highIt doses tea extract usually would havealso thought a man like Robinhealth Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae There are otherthat uncommon serious problems infections in people with compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss supplements that cause damage. Klebsiella pneumoniae isencephalitis a common bacterium found in one the If you love green tea, rest assured: Drinking up to 10 cups a from measles, such as (subacute sclerosing 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 doses causes range of potentially deadly day safe. the high green tea usually panencephalitis, SSPE) occurs several years after the of is the most critical drug-resistant threats toextract public health. Certain herbs used in that traditional Chinese medicine have infections inthere people with8,000 compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss that cause damage. In 2013 were reports of multidrug-resistant also been found pose risks. Researchers have challenging but iftosupplements you aresome unsure whether someone measles illness and causes progressive brain damage andis this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’swith onea Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs herbal TalkingThis to occurs someone about suicidal thoughtsand can be death. in about 1 in 25,000 cases. ofdeath the most critical drug-resistant threats to public health. suicidal, the best way to find out is to ask. Certain herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine have rate of 50% people with to bloodstream mixtures that have for been reported cause liverinfections. toxicity. 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 Measles tends topneumoniae, be worse in older children and adults, and Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, with aa identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal Meanwhile, comfrey which is sold as a tea, powder, and Like Klebsiella 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? is a common cause of death when children are malnourished capsule - contains severalthat pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium causes infections in people with 4.cause Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa or have other health problems are un-immunized. liver serious injury. Chaparral, kava, and skullcap can also compromised immune systems. Likeand Klebsiella pneumoniae, Meanwhile, comfrey - which is sold asInathe tea, powder, and Like pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a damage your liver. it’s Klebsiella particularly prevalent in hospitals. past five years, ARE YOU SUICIDAL? capsule - to contains several pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium that causes infections in people with Talking someone about your suicidal feelings 29 cases children of pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Protecting from measles 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, thistle, are known to be safe. But others contain additional 5. Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae Talking to of someone about your suicidal feelings •29 Measles vaccination in the form of MMR (Measles, cases aeruginosa Having suicidal thoughts can bePseudomonas scary. You mayis have never ingredients: Green tea extract, for example, added to There are anpandrug-resistant estimated 78 million global cases of Neisseria 2. Know what’s in it. Some herbal products, such as they milk infection have been reported in hospitals in England. Mumps, Rubella) is recommended for children when many herbalwhich products. And in someacases, supplements gonorrhea, causes gonorrhea, sexually transmitted had them before, perhaps the thoughts have been there thistle, are known toorand be safe. others contain additional 5.don’t Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae are 12 months old they areAlthough 4claims years old list the ingredients at allBut but make that they will infection affecting men when and women. usually not Having suicidal thoughts can be scary. You may have never ingredients: Green tea extract, for example, is added to There an estimated 784th million global cases Neisseria flush your liver for aare while and youtheir are not surehealth what to do. of You (immediately after birthday is suggested ormay be deadly, serious and permanent problems including many herbalwhich products. 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