The nation's blood supply . . . In critical condition
A minor change in medication caused major consequences for Don McLaughlin. Last July, McLaughlin, a Dunwoody, Ga., minister, switched acid reflux medications. By September, his blood pressure had dropped to a dangerously low 60/34; he blacked out and landed in the emergency room. Full Story
HEALTHY EATING
Eat around the world for fewer calories
Chances are when you ask the initial question about dining out it's probably, "What do you feel like eating tonight?" And according to the National Restaurant Association the answer is commonly one of the big three — Asian, Mexican or Italian. Full Story
DONATING BLOOD
How: Call the Lee Memorial Blood Centers at (239) 334-5333. Who can give? You must be at least 16, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. The Lee Memorial Blood Centers, which was created to supply Lee Memorial hospitals, is giving free diagnostics on donated blood plus gifts and T-shirts. Full Story
Health Fair upcoming
Health & Harmony Center will host an Open House Health Fair from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. The center is celebrating its 18th year in Southwest Florida. This event will feature all of the services offered: yoga, massage, integrated awareness, meditation, reiki, gyrokinesis, crystal bowls, and products and gift items from the Harmony Shoppe. Full Story
Fraternity to present health forum
Omega Psi Phi will hold its ninth annual health forum from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Dunbar High School in Fort Myers. Free health tests and education will be offered, including breast and cervical cancer, lung disease, prostate and colon cancer, diabetes, stroke, blood pressure, sleep disorder and HIV/AIDS. Full Story
HOLISTIC HEALTH NOTEBOOK
Can we kill the bugs without harming the person?
Before modern antibiotics became standard medical practice, plant antimicrobials were effectively used as the first choice "anti-effectives." As recently as World War I, the Russian army used garlic as its primary defense against general infection and as a poultice for wounds incurred in battle. Full Story
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