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If you find that you are having stress reactions to the changes in the economy, I want to remind you that it is really important to keep doing the things that are successful in keeping yourself healthy. This isn?€™t the time to stop taking the supplements that have tested as beneficial for you. In fact, you may benefit from adding or increasing two nutrients in particular.

Core Level Magnesium helps the nervous system and muscles to relax. Core Level Thiamine is a B vitamin that is especially depleted during stressful times. Together, they can decrease or eliminate feeling on edge, not sleeping well, and being quick to anger.

When you are calm, sleeping well, and higher toned you are able to come up with creative solutions to problems.

Be sure to keep yourself well!
~Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 05:47 PM | Permalink

A study published in the June 2007 issue of the scientific journal Chest shows that the risk of asthma is one and a half times greater in babies who received more than four courses of antibiotics before age 1. Researchers reviewed healthcare and prescription databases in Manitoba, Canada of over 13 thousand children. The results showed that children who had been given antibiotics in the first year of life were more likely to develop asthma by age seven. Children in this group who were given four courses of antibiotics were most at risk.

Many conditions that children are given antibiotics for, such as ear and throat infections, can be easily addressed with natural remedies. Let?€™s help their future health and keep antibiotic use ONLY for those rare instances were they are truly needed.

~Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 05:46 PM | Permalink

One of my very good friends is a big tea drinker. I am always amazed by how quickly her water heats up. She is barely gone from the table, and ?€?poof?€? she is back again with her hot tea. She uses an electric tea pot (AKA electric tea kettle) to heat up her water. There are many styles available online, priced from about $20-50. I would recommend getting a stainless steel one.

For my die-hards who refuse to get rid of their microwave ovens in order to heat up their tea or coffee quickly, this may be the item needed to get you onto a totally microwave-free life! The quickly boiled water can also make noodle cooking much faster.
~Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 05:03 PM | Permalink

In the last two weeks I have had three instances of out-of-town patients being told by their medical doctors that their blood tests were normal. When we got the copies of the actual blood test results, they all had values that were elevated beyond the clinical normal range. It reminded me again that it is VITAL to get copies of all tests that you have done, either in a doctor?€™s office or hospital.

In all of these patients?€™ situations, having the correct information makes a difference regarding how we will manage some immediate symptoms, as well as making the needed changes to avoid having potentially serious health problems in the future.

If you ever need help getting your test results, let me know. We have a form that you can fill out that is effective.

~Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 06:16 PM | Permalink

Some of my patients have noticed that I recently switched to Mountain Valley spring water at my office. This brand of water is delivered in glass bottles which is what I have always recommended as best.

In the last few months there has been research released regarding the #7 recycled bottles (the large 5 gallon plastic bottles are made from this). A chemical in that type of plastic called bisphenol-A (BPA) has been possibly linked to some health problems.

I am still researching this, but in the meantime decided to make the switch at the office. The downsides are that this water is more than double in cost and the bottles are HEAVY. At home, I am still using the spring water in the #7 bottles. Sometime soon I will do a full article on my findings in the NewsPlayer newsletter.

~Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 06:13 PM | Permalink

If for any reason someone you know decides to receive a vaccination, I strongly suggest they follow it up with a course of homeopathic drops that are formulated to help lessen any negative effects from the vaccination. The one I use is called VAX by BioActive Homeopathic. We have it available to pick up at the office or we can ship it to you. It costs $27.80 per bottle.
~Susan

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 05:12 PM | Permalink