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ADVERTISING CAN BE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH
In 2004 $11.26 billion was spent on candy, food, beverage, and restaurant advertising. Candy, sweets, soft drinks and convenience foods are by far the most frequently advertised, and about half of the commercials focused on snacking rather then meals. The government spent a mere $4.85 million promoting eating five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
ALLERGY REMEDIES
| Quercetin |
600 mg |
Twice a day |
A bioflavoniod it has antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects.
| Vitamin C |
1000 mg |
Three times a day. |
An antihistamine and anti-inflammatory.
| Stinging nettle |
400 mg |
Twice a day |
An antihistamine and anti-inflammatory.
| Pycnogenol |
50 mg |
Twice a day |
An antioxidant
| Feverfew (0.7% parthenolide) |
500 mg |
Two to three times a day |
Reduces swelling in the sinuses
| Grapeseed extract |
100-200 mg |
Three times a day before meals |
reduces mucous membrane inflammation
| Nettles |
300 mg |
Three times a day with meals |
Natural antihistamine
| Quercetin |
250-500 mg |
Three times a day with meals |
reduce nasal congestion, antihistamine
Quick Facts
The more TV that children watch between ages 1 and 3, the greater the risk of having attention problems at age 7.
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