A Little Acid Actually Fights Harmful Bacteria. On a daily basis, television bombards us with commercials about antacids and other pills that reduce acid. But those popular purple pills are overused today, research finds. Proton pump inhibitors (or PPIs) are most commonly taken for ulcers, heartburn, and acid reflux. Trouble is we all need some … READ MORE
Showerhead Alert! Dirty showers may be more frightening than Alfred Hitchcock’s classic scene in “Psycho.” New research finds that 30 percent of the “gunk” collecting in showerheads throughout the country has high levels of Mycobacterium avium, which can cause lung infections. This bacteria forms a microfilm that clings to the inside of the showerhead. As … READ MORE
Good Day Boys and Girls: I would be remiss if I didn’t let you know that I am thinking of you with a thankful heart on this Thanksgiving week Now, many of you will have already seen the NY Times article on vitamins. Didn’t catch it? Well, here it is : http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/1…-for-vitamins/ I am sure … READ MORE
