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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 According to the International Agency for Research At thishas point in time popping WHO warned that we the are over prescription ofvitamins, antibiotand she would probably made a18.1 fullmore recovery. on Cancer there were anhave estimated million new herbs and other than ever The ics will lead to supplements a global resistance to before. pathogenic cancer cases, and 9.6causing million cancer deaths in 2018. microbes (infection bacteria & viruses). While supplement industry is the new Big-Farma. Australians At this point in combined, time we popping more vitamins, WHO has warned that the are over prescription ofthe antibiotIn both sexes lung cancer is moston many developed countries have strict guidelines alone are now spending over 8 million dollars a year herbs and other supplements than ever before. The icssupplements will lead tothat a of global resistance to pathogenic commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of the prescription antibiotics, third world countries are questionably necessary. microbes (infection causing bacteria & viruses). While supplement industry is the new Big-Farma. Australians cancer death closely followed by female breast cancer, are much more relaxed on the issue, often considering many developed countries strict guidelines alone are now over 8 commissions million dollars astomach year on then prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, thetrue, profits, incentives andhave to besupplemade It’s if youspending take a vitamin supplement as well as the prescription of antibiotics, third world countries supplements that are questionably necessary. ratherand than the wellbeing of juice, the patient and milk the global cancer, liver cancer for mortality. mented food 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 vitamin asand well placement drinks, protein shakes, cereal bars, cereal itself Lung cancer is theamost frequent cancer the leading 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 cause of cancer death among males. Among females, 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 breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and placement drinks, cereal cereal itself develops. With manyofshakes, doctors in maybe Asiabars, on low getting up to protein 500% the RDA, more, inincomes, one day theup leading cause of cancer death. The most frequently 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 diagnosed cancer and the leading cause ofyou cancer death given a course of Amoxicillin afterabirth “just in case” infection the recommended allowance (RDA), end money. medication is also huge problem incould this society. up toxicSelf levels of daily vitamins? Andand throwing our money away? vary greatly across countries within each country develops. With many in Asia on low incomes, She had apparently spoken about suicide several times, up getting up to ofdoctors the RDA, maybe more, inmatter) one day Antibiotics (or500% any “prescription” drugs for that are commissions drug sales are often where their onfrom thewhat degree ofbody economic development and purchased at most without anymake prescription -depending upeasily to five times yourpharmacies needs. Butthey are we toting although no one she wouldinactually do it. money. Self medication isshocking also athat huge thisbackstreet society. associated social andthought life style factors. at all. Even more is problem thatoursome up toxic levels of vitamins? And throwing money away? She had apparently spoken about suicide several times, Antibiotics (or any “prescription” drugs for that matter) are “warungs” also stock a supply of antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that you might think. Most people easily purchased at most pharmacies without any prescription to the “gentlemen” who have the local whorehouses. although no one thought thatvisited she would actually do it. speak to know someone who has lostbackstreet a friend or a at that all. you Even more shocking is that some “warungs” also stock a supply of antibiotics, usually selling Suicide is more common that you might think. Most people “Antimicrobial resistance causes an ofestimated relative to suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause death for to the “gentlemen” who have worldwide, visited the local whorehouses. 700,000 deaths annually and every country that you speak to know someone who has lost a friend or ais Australiansaffected. aged between 15 andaddressed, 44, with around 3,000 potentially If not properly the number “Antimicrobial resistance causes an ofestimated relative togrow suicide. Suicide is(AMR) the leading cause death for could to 10 million per year by 2050”. peopledeaths dying annually by suicideworldwide, every year. That’s ancountry averageisof 700,000 and every Australians aged between 15 and 44, with around 3,000 potentially affected. not properly addressed, the number eight people everyIf day. could grow to 10 million per year by 2050”. people dying by suicide every year. That’s an average of
the warning signs and taking them seriously may be subtle. Suicide prevention starts with recognising
ANTIBIOTICS … ATOO CureMANY for Cancer? the warning signs and taking them seriously How many is too many? Suicidea warning signs Problem - WHO Over-prescription of Antibiotics Major SUPPLEMENTS TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS … certain type of cancer. Once the molecule is identified, a The Soluble Vitamin C & B’s WhatWater iswarning “Antibiotic Resistance”? How many is too many? Suicide signs drug beMajor designed that interferes withfor that So Over-prescription of Antibiotics a Problem - molecule. WHO • Acan sense of hopelessness noahope the future. When antibiotics are used toorkill certain group of bacteria,
eight people every day. In Indonesia, in particular Bali, suicide rates are relatively 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 high, atsoluble approximately 150 deathsinper year onforthe Island Fat vitamins are stored the than true due to under reporting andbody the fact longer that suicide Thewater Fatfigures, Soluble Vitamins &K 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 for longer than Cure or Curse? tolerable limit forunder adults is 10,000 IUthe forfact vitamin A. You true figures, due to reporting andbody that suicide water soluble ones are, which generally poses a greater get it from animal foods, fish, and dairy products. Also, is abeta-carotene taboo subjectthat amongst the local people. risk forevery toxicity water soluble vitamins. The upper (from orange and yellow veggies) gets For there are tragic ripple effects for friends, Most existingsuicide, cancer drugs and treatments are poisons, tolerable limit for adults is 10,000 IU for vitamin A. You converted to vitamin A in the body. designed to attack and hopefully kill cancer cells, or at least arecolleagues antibiotics? families, and fish, the broader community. getWhat it from animal foods, and dairy products. Also, slow their growth. But orange most of these treatments attackgets not through various actions, destroy beta-carotene (from and yellow veggies) ForIfAntibiotics, every suicide, there are tragic ripple effects for or friends, you’re taking a multivitamin that contains 5,000 IU,inhibit plus just cancer cells, but healthy cells, too. Thus, people taking the growth of bacteria. antibiotic mayeating be specific, converted to vitamin Afoods in theThe body. getting A-fortified in your diet, plus foods What are antibiotics? families, colleagues and the broader community. the drugs oftenatkill suffer horrible side effects on top be ofthe and targeted a themselves, small of bacteria, it ending may a “When people they think they’re that contain vitamin A, group you’re OK, but it’sor the super-A Antibiotics, through various actions, destroy orIU, inhibit whatever havoc the cancer itself is contains already wreaking. They broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it will be effective If you’re taking a multivitamin that 5,000 plus we worrydoing about. It’s easy to itspecific, with they pills thesupplements growth bacteria. The may be pain, buta of all they’re isantibiotic passing it overdo on totheir those become thin weak. They lose hair and color. against large group of organisms. Most antibiotics are getting A-fortified foods in your diet, plus eating foods which is ofand particular concern fortheir pregnant women. and targeted at a small group of bacteria, or it may be a “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.”antibiotic, which means it will be effectiveor broad-spectrum syrups,Drugs but some do have to beeasy injected. supplements we worry about. toitsome, overdo it with pills Designer 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. Most are which is we of large particular concern for pregnant women. older need more. Too much can actually cause calcium absorbed well through the gut, and are sold as tablets or Do antibiotics cure all infections? leave behind.” The revolution in cancer therapy maybones have as arrived. to leach out of your bones, causing well out as If next someone you know seems to beweak struggling, reach syrups, but some do have towe be injected. No they do not. Antibiotics nowhich effect atThe all on infections Vitamin D is tricky because need some,will and as we get levels of calcium in thehave blood cause another It’s high called “molecularly targeted therapy.” treatment 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. consists of drugs designed at the molecular level of the Doleach antibiotics cure all infections? and colds, and most coughs sore throats. 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Recovery specifi c molecules unique tosuffering specifi cwell formost someone acancers. 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 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 The model drug leading the way Glivec, also known of antibiotics. someone suffering ais 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” thatagainst normally live around our bodies as STI571. It start isyou active a relatively rarelimit. form of D, AND a multi could be getting close to etc. the disease, macular degeneration, cancer The upper treatment and taking steps towards recovery. prevent bacterial overgrowth. Antibiotics will aggravate the Common warning signs actually assist us in our wellbeing. These friendly bacteria are leukemia - chronic myeloid leukemia, or(1,500 CML -IU); characterized tolerable is 1,000 milligrams the RDA is condition of level someone suffering a fungal infection. Many killed when broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed. This There is focus on vitamin E to prevent Alzheimer’s, heart by 30 excessive overproduction of white blood cells. Doctors IU, and even higher doses seem to be well tolerated. In “healthy bacteria” that arena normally live around our bodies then leaves an open pathogens likefor certain fungi disease, macular degeneration, cancer etc. The upper are extremely hopeful that thefor drug could provide a model an Alzheimer’s study, people took 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 for similar drugs to treat cancers affecting many thousands 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. more people. 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 abilityany to heal themselves circumstances. andhave did’tthehave adverse effects.in most In another study, These molecular “designer” drugs are created working 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 backward awith known abnormal molecule specifi cthese todo a number offrom days or people without antibiotics. Our bodies have the ability to heal themselves in most circumstances.
these drugs, by design, have a very limited spectrum ofwith use. Most people it’salone fine take asunderstands much Vit C me”. as theya some of those bacteria may-toadapt, grow and multiply • Isolation or think feeling one The Water Soluble Vitamin C“No &10,000 B’s What is “Antibiotic Resistance”? Eventually, one would hope, scientists will be able to 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 orkill noahope for the of future. When antibiotics aredrug used certain of bacteria, “design” a targeted forto types cancer. • Aggressiveness and irritability -more “Leave mean alone”. the upper tolerable limit ismany 2,000 mg time a group day. The risk for was once effective in killing it. Each antibiotic is Most people think it’s fine take asunderstands much Vit Cand aswith theya some ofthe those bacteria may-toadapt, grow and multiply • kidney Isolation or feeling alone “No one me”. stones canof increase with very high doses other used, chance resistance increases. The resistance to • Possessing lethalthat means - medication, weapons. want, I know who 10,000 mgthe a day. However, new found strength istake able resist antibiotic Prevention ispeople Better than Cure people may get antibiotic isdiarrhea. not limited to to one person but affectsthat 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 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 Consider these seven cancer prevention tips. • antibiotics Possessing lethal means - medication, weapons. (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 of in self - “I am worthless”. entire community general. For example if Fred be beneficial forabout pregnant women, thebeen over 50, those •Don’t Frequently talking death - that “If I died would youtakes John is use then infected by a bacteria has passed on 1. tobacco The B’s are(eg generally wellortolerated, however very with highthat doses antibiotics Amoxicillin) for every minor infection he suffer from anxiety depression, or a people certain • that Drastic changes in mood and behaviour. to him by Fred, it will be of no use for John to take Amoxicillin. Using any type of tobacco puts you on collision course of 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. with cancer. Smoking has beenwomen, linked to types of may be beneficial forabout pregnant thevarious overpassed 50, those • Frequently talking death - that “If I died would you John is then infected by a bacteria has been on • Self-harming behaviours like lung, cutting. cancer including cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, that suffer from anxiety or depression, or people with certain toThe him by Fred, will be of use for Johnworldwide. to take Amoxicillin. This has beenit proven inno communities Penicillin, missMinerals me?”. pancreas, bladder, cervix and kidney. if you don’t use medical conditions that prevent B -absorption. • Engaging ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll Even try anything, I’m not The bacteria isin already resistant. the very first antibiotic to be marketed, is now useless against tobacco, exposure to secondhand smoke might increase • Like Self-harming behaviours like cutting. calcium, overloading on potassium supplements is most infections. afraid to die”. Certain strains of antibiotic resistant The Minerals your risk been of lung cancer. Avoiding tobacco - or deciding toa This has proven in communities worldwide. Penicillin, potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has (Golden Staph.)- have colonized in I’m hospitals • Staphylococcus Engaging in ‘risky’ behaviours “I’ll try anything, not • Making arrangements. stop using - is one oftoyour the most important decisions the first antibiotic beismarketed, is and nowhealth useless function initfuneral regulating heartbeat, taking too much allvery over the globe. Malaria resistant to Chloroquine inagainst almost Like calcium, overloading on potassium supplements is most infections. Certain strains of antibiotic resistant you can make. afraid to die”. of ithigh-risk can cause heart problems. iron andstrictly zinc can both all Malaria regions (although speaking • Giving things away (clothes, expensive gifts) - “When potentially problematic for your ticker. This mineral has a easily accumulate in your body and cause various issues, Staphylococcus Staph.) colonized inapplies). hospitals not a(Golden bacteria, but thehave same principle • Malaria Makinginis funeral arrangements. function regulating your heartbeat, and taking too much Digestive issues are typically the first sign that something I am gone, I want you to have this”. all over the globe. Malaria is resistant to Chloroquine in almost 2. Eat a healthy diet 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 Although making healthy selections at theResistant grocery store and Five Strains of Bacteria thatexpensive are Now • 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). at mealtime can’t guarantee cancer prevention, it might help 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 • Feeling like a Consider burden tocan others - “You wouldFor be a better reduce your risk. these guidelines: simple cuts and scrapes become deadly. glimpse is off, but people can also experience nausea, vomiting, Herbs abuse. Five Strains ofbe Bacteria that are Resistant • The of what could commonplace in Now our future, •Substance Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Basehere yourare dietfive onof seizures, or a rapid heartbeat. off without me”. Antibiotic resistance risks returning us to an the agelast where even the scariest antibiotic resistant bacteria from five years. fruits, vegetables and other foods from plant sources•simple Feeling like a burden to others “You would be better Herbs cansuicide be scrapes very dangerous, particularly for your liver. cuts and can become deadly. aI just glimpse • Making threats - “Sometimes I feel For like The Herbs such as dietary whole grains and beans. In addition, women and supplements are now arehere responsible for ofHerbal what could be commonplace in our future, are five of off without me”. 1. want Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella typhiwith die”. who eat a Mediterranean diet supplemented about 20to percent 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 forhave your • Making threats - “Sometimes like I just extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nutsI feel might a liver.a life-threatening infection that affects about 21 million people Herbal and dietary supplements are now are responsible for “all-natural” herbal product might sound like it’s good for reduced risk of breast cancer. The Mediterranean diet 1.An Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella typhi want tothe die”. around world every year. About 1% of those affected, or about 20 percent of liver injury. Responding to warning signs your health,contagious butmostly some on common ones, like green teaas extract focuses on plant-based foods, such fruits This highly bacterium causes typhoid fever, a 223,000 people, will cause die. In injury November 2016, athe strain of and comfrey tea, can to your liver organ and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. 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 People who follow the Mediterranean diet(azithromycin) choose Responding to some warning signs your health, but common ones, like green tea extract five antibiotics, leaving only one oral antibiotic Fortunately most threats of November suicide are2016, not figenuine. It ofis 223,000 people, will die. oil, In strain healthy fats, olive over to butter and instead and comfrey tea, can cause injury your liver sh -athe able to treat it.thelike Because of potential risks, it’s important toorgan take Salmonella typhi emerged in Pakistan. It was resistant to of red meat. 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) • Avoid obesity. Eat lighter and leaner by choosing fewer Fortunately most threats of suicide are not genuine. It is Mycobacterium tuberculosis is theintent world’s leading infectious these tips mind: should beintaken lightly. Suicidal can be very subtle, able to treat it.the Because of potential risks, it’s important to take high-calorie foods, including refi ned sugars and fat 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. andfrom even those whom may think have every reason to animal estimated up to sources. 13% ofyou allto new tuberculosis cases areKeep mulanabolic steroids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and flavocoxid (a Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the world’s leading infectious these mind: should beindrink taken lightly. Suicidal intent can be very subtle, tidrug-resistant, with Europe, including Russia, seeing the •live,Iftips you alcohol, do so only in moderation. The risk herb sold to treat arthritis) are among the top substances 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. Green teaofyear. extract, highest number ofbig these cases. ofcan various types of cancer including cancer the to that cause liver injury. and even those whom you may-alkaloids, think have every reason estimated up to 13% of all new tuberculosis cases are mulanabolic steroids, pyrrolizidine and flavocoxid (a would havecolon, thought that a man like Robin Williamswith would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae breast, lung, kidney and liver - increases 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 veryofserious taking own life. Whoa Ifeven you love rest about assured: Drinking to 10 the amount alcohol you drink andtheir the up length ofcups time dream ofliver it?tea, highest number of these cases. that can causeIt’s injury. skin, and soil. causes range of potentially deadly day isintestines safe. the highIt doses ofa green tea extract usually you’ve been drinking regularly. would have thought that a man like Robin Williams would 3. Pandrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in people with compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss supplements that cause damage. • Limit processed meats. A report from the pneumoniae is assured: a common bacterium found in one the IfKlebsiella you love green tea, rest Drinking upInternational to 10 cups a this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’s evenAgency dream of it? for Research on Cancer, theof cancer agency of Talking toIt’s someone about suicidal thoughts can be skin, intestines and soil. It causes a range potentially deadly day is safe. the high doses of green tea extract usually of the most threats tomedicine public health. Certain herbscritical used drug-resistant in traditional Chinese have the World Health Organization, concluded that eating infections inthere people with compromised immune systems. As found in weight-loss that cause damage. In 2013 8,000 reports of multidrug-resistant also been found pose risks. Researchers have challenging butwere iftosupplements you aresome unsure whether someone is this bacterium is particularly prevalent in hospitals, it’swith onea large amounts of processed meat can slightly increase Klebsiella pneumoniae in the United States alone, identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal Talking to someone about suicidal thoughts can be ofdeath the critical drug-resistant threats public health. suicidal, the best way to findofout isChinese tocause ask.toliver Certain herbs used intypes traditional medicine have themost risk of certain cancer. rate of 50% for people with bloodstream infections. mixtures that have been reported to toxicity. In 2013 there were 8,000 reports of multidrug-resistant also been found to pose some risks. Researchers have challenging but if you are unsure whether someone is 4. Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Klebsiella pneumoniae in thePseudomonas United States alone, withand aa identified 28 traditional Chinese medicine herbs and herbal 3. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active Meanwhile, comfrey which is sold as a tea, powder, Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, aeruginosa is suicidal, the best way to reported find out isto tocause ask. liverinfections. death rate of 50% for people with bloodstream mixtures that have been toxicity. ARE YOU SUICIDAL? Maintaining a healthy weight might lower the risk various capsule - contains several pyrrolizidine alkaloids that may commonly found bacterium that causes infections in of people with 4.cause Pandrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa injury. Chaparral, kava, and skullcap can also compromised immune systems. Like pneumoniae, types of liver cancer, including cancer of Klebsiella the breast, prostate, 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 fivetoo. years, lung, colon and kidney. Physical activity counts, In 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 addition to helping you control your weight, physical activity cause liverwhat’s injury. Chaparral, kava, and skullcap can also compromised immune systems. Like Klebsiella pneumoniae, 2. Know in it. Some herbal products, such milk infection have been reported in England. on its own might lower the riskin ofhospitals breast cancer andas colon 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 cancer. 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 Adults whothe participate in any amount of physical activity thistle, are known toorbe safe. others contain additional 5.don’t Extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae list ingredients at allBut but makeAlthough claims that they will infection affecting men can and women. usually not Having suicidal thoughts be scary. You may have never ingredients: Green tea extract, for example, is added gain some health benefi ts. But for substantial health 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 herbal products. 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