Here are some quick health notes I came across today while reading the October 2007 issue of Body + Soul magazine. (Yes, October - I'm a bit behind on my reading time. *chuckle*) Skim them and see what's news to you:
Did you know:
- You can set up a personalized reminder to schedule your mammogram or other screenings?
- You can order a Fair Trade Trick or Treat Action Kit for next year from Global Exchange?
- You can find a list of cradle-to-cradle (C2C) products for the upcoming gift-buying season online?
- The five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer before it spread is currently 98% - up lots from only 74% in 1982!
- You can now find a variety of toxin- and carcinogen-free nailpolishes from No Miss Nail Polish and Shades by Barielle.
- Low levels of vitamin D can contribute to higher than normal blood pressure - getting 400 to 800 IU daily from food and supplements can ensure you get enough of the good stuff.
- Just one Brazil nut exceeds the daily reference intake (DRI) for selenium, a mineral/antioxidant that can help protect against cancer!
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