Your Healthy Tidbits; Volume 16 Issue 46

Tidbit #1

Keep getting back up! “The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” Because the eighth time could be your breakthrough. Some of the greatest novels in history were published after receiving hundreds of rejections. Thankfully, those authors never gave up.

paulocoelhoblog.com

Tidbit #2

Blood Pressure Drug Recalled After Oxycodone Found on Production Line. Drug manufacturer KVK-Tech, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of betaxolol. The recall notice, published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), says the precautionary measure is being taken following the discovery of a single 5 mg Oxycodone Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) tablet on the packaging line after the batch in question was packaged and distributed to wholesalers and retailers. The recall offers no explanation or subsequent investigation into the rogue oxycodone pill being found on the production line as the drug was being bottled for patient consumption. Did you know that over 4,500 drugs and devices are recalled by the FDA every year, often after the FDA has previously given the product or device the green light for safety? By the time the FDA decides to recall a product or device, the item has already been widely prescribed, ingested, or implanted, often for several years. This is why FDA approval alone may not be the most reliable litmus test for determining if a pharmaceutical product is safe or beneficial.

thevaccinereaction.org

Tidbit #3

Diet Tip: Use the Apple Test! If you're not hungry enough to eat an apple, you're not hungry. Try doing something else instead.

michaelpollan.com

Tidbit #4

There is a growing body of evidence that wellness care provided by doctors of chiropractic may reduce health care costs, improve health behaviors, and enhance patient perceived quality of life. Until recently, however, little was known about how chiropractic adjustments affected the chemistry of biological processes on a cellular level. In a landmark study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR), chiropractors collaborating with researchers at the Univ. of Lund, Sweden found that chiropractic care could influence basic physiological processes affecting oxidative stress and DNA repair. These findings offer a scientific explanation for the positive health benefits reported by patients receiving chiropractic care. Who do you know who could benefit from chiropractic care?

medicalnewstoday.com

Tidbit #5

Boasting 6 grams of fiber, pears have more fiber than a 1-cup serving of kale! From helping you maintain a healthy weight to reducing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, eating enough fiber is integral to a well-balanced diet. Thought to play a role in decreasing blood pressure and cholesterol, getting enough fiber in your diet decreases your risk of developing heart disease. Since pears are high in fiber and potassium (which helps counteract excess sodium), they're a great snack to incorporate into a heart-healthy diet!

eatingwell.com