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American Dietetic Association's Organic Misinformation

If you were wondering whether the American Dietetic Association provides factual, scientific information about health, food, and nutrition, it bears mentioning that their philosophies and recommendations about what to eat are right in line with what industrial food companies sell to consumers. All you have to do is follow the money – some of the most profitable and powerful food corporations in the world, as it turns out, are some of the ADA’s biggest sponsors.

The Health Insurance Mafia

What gets measured gets done. If we continue to measure how little health care we deliver, and how unhealthy we are, we're not measuring for what it looks like when we all become responsible for our own health. The first step is a possibility of being healthy. There aren't any fear mongers or protection rackets in that conversation.

Tired Of Hearing That We Can't Afford Health Care?

They say laughter is the best medicine. Maybe so, but health care for most in America is no laughing matter.

Smoking Cessation Drugs May Cause Erratic Behavior Suicidal Thoughts

The FDA said it has received 420 reports of suicidal thoughts and 34 suicides among the 4.5 million users of the smoking cessation drug Chantix.

72% Of Physicians And 89% Of Nurses Use Nutritional Supplements

"Given the current state of the science, it is not surprising that increasing numbers of healthcare professionals are incorporating dietary supplements into their personal health routines. However, the fact that only 25 percent of physicians actively counsel patients regarding their dietary supplement use demonstrates an on-going and concerning problem that requires more outreach and education," said Tieraona Low Dog, M.D, director of education, Program in Integrative Medicine, and clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences.