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Too Great a Risk


Over the past several weeks, I’ve heard at least four very tragic stories of people being misdiagnosed. Those grave errors, errors that should have easily been detected through the MRI and CAT scans given, have instead, left these people with a certain death sentence. Each was told for over a year that they were “fine,

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Diet Failure is Not Your Fault!


In the crazy, demoralizing world of dieting, we’re relentlessly reminded through the media-, and our very own family, that this failure must be our fault. After all, how can one possibly not be held accountable for being able to lose (and keep off) a few lousy pounds? Although we passionately try again and again with

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Caffeine Plays Critical Role in Obesity and Depression, Says Researcher Phoenix Gilman


The #1 most socially accepted, legalized drug is caffeine. Both young and old consume it daily—and at an alarming rate—be it in their lattes, energy drinks, ice teas, sodas, etc. Yet caffeine is highly addictive and it drastically depletes serotonin, a major neurotransmitter that governs critical aspects of the brain’s ability to function properly. Obesity