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Autism And Vaccines

For several years now, it’s become a common belief that vaccines are the cause of the rising rate of autism in the general population. In fact, advocacy groups have been calling for an investigation into the connection, believing that there are some overwhelming financial reasons why the medical establishment, pharmaceutical companies and the government would want any link between vaccines and autism to remain undiscovered and unproven. However, research conducted both here in the United States and in foreign countries have been conclusive in their findings that that vaccines do not cause autism. Among those studies are: - A 1999 study that reviewed all known cases of Autism spectrum disorders in certain London districts and compared them with vaccination records. That study found that: ASD cases rose steadily between 1978 and 1999, but … Read entire article »

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Acid Reflux

More than sixty million Americans experience heartburn due to acid reflux at least once per month. Also, approximately twenty five million Americans, or one twelfth of the total American population experience the harmful effects of heartburn/acid reflux on an everyday basis. Roughly eighty percent of all acid reflux sufferers experience symptoms of the disease at night, with about seventy five percent of all acid reflux cases waking the afflicted person up due to the heartburn. This can cause problems during the day, including increased irritability and the lack of proper concentration. Smoking and alcohol usage can contribute to the problem. When you have a smoking habit, the acidity in your stomach is increased. Also, nicotine is known to relax the lower esophageal sphincter muscle, which, when operating incorrectly, is one of the … Read entire article »

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Back Pain Statistics

Back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in America. At any one time over thirty million Americans suffer from back pain. Back problems are so common that at any given time you can take the average American over eighteen years old and you will find that half of them have had some problem with their backs in the last five years. Estimated cost of back pain: fifty billion dollars yearly in missed work and medical expenses. Studies have shown that the most common causes of back pain, after lifting, include poor posture, exercising improperly, driving for long periods with poor posture, sleeping on a mattress that does not give your back proper support, being in poor physical shape and being overweight. Researchers continue to try to understand who gets back … Read entire article »

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