Health Benefits of Oil Pulling-Unproven!
Swishing oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes may reap some health benefits.
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Senate Amendment to Obamacare Protects Law Biding Gun Owners-Truth!
This is a forwarded email that alleges that an amendment to the Affordable Care Act passed in 2009 prohibits the government from collecting information from patients regarding “the lawful ownership or possession of a firearm or ammunition.”
Obama refused to answer a question about health plan options for his family-Fiction!
A forwarded email about a question posed to President Obama on the ABC “Prescription for America Special” and his response. When asked if he would personally give up his current health plan to join the Universal Health Care program, the email said that Obama ignored the question and refused to answer.
Aspartame, The Ingredient of NutraSweet, is Linked to Increased Reports of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus-Disputed!
A warning about aspartame, the sweetening ingredient in NutraSweet.
New Michigan Law Mandates “Private” Conversation With Child Before Doctor Visit-Pending Investigation!
This is an account of a mother who took her daughter to an emergency room to treat an injured foot. She was told that she would have to leave her daughter to be privately interviewed by a health care professional. Is there a new law in the state of Michigan that requires parents to leave children between the ages of 12 and 17 alone with a medical professional to discuss contraception and sexually transmitted diseases.
Mayo Clinic Cardiologist Suggestions for Treating and Preventing Heart Attacks-Fiction!
This is a forwarded email that contains an article said to be by Mayo Clinic Cardiologist Dr. Virend Somers with information about heart attacks and suggests taking aspirin at night as a preventative measure. The article goes on to suggest that if you are having a heart attack, take two aspirins and do not lie down.
The Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet-Fiction!
A widely circulated email touts “The Mayo Clinic Diet,” a regimen of grapefruit, salads, vegetables, and generous amounts of fats and meats. It includes such guidelines as “eat until you are full” and frequently includes testimonials from people who say they’ve lost a lot of weight on the diet.
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins-Fiction!
A lengthy email about cancer and nutrition said to have been published by the Johns Hopkins University.
Emergency Room Doctor Writes About the Health Care Crisis- Commentary!
This is a forwarded email with comments made by Dr. Starner Jones regarding an experience in the emergency room of the hospital where he practices medicine.
Pray for Katie Fitch-Truth!
Prayer request for 3-year old Katie Fitch, suffering from liver cancer.