Reflections
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 25 2009
“It is no measure of health to be adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” – Krishnamurti
Archive for August, 2009
Mercury Warning: It’s in the Fish
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 20 2009
A recent government study of approximately 300 rivers and streams found mercury prevalent in all of the fish tested. Mercury is a metal. The substance is toxic and wreaks havoc on the nervous system, can lead to insanity and a host of other degenerative conditions. The study by the U.S. Geological Survey is the most [...]
Children to be tested with Swine Flu vaccine
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 20 2009
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will soon schedule trials of Sanofi-Aventis’ vaccine in children aged 6 months to 17 years old. Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation units are used as the testing grounds. Several universities around the country conduct the tests. Supposedly this summer healthy adults were tested with no overarching problems presenting. [...]
Approaches to Healing Jealousy
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 19 2009
by Catherine Carter “Everybody likes you.” “I wanted that.” These thoughts led a teen to write what could be called hateful and spiteful notes in her diary of fellow classmates. She thought it was private. No one would ever know. And no one did until the fateful day that someone found the secret book and [...]
Flu Vaccine for Children, Untested
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 18 2009
A new vaccine for swine flu is most likely to be targeted at vulnerable groups such as young children and pregnant women. But a Radio 4 documentary has discovered that little or no data exists on the safety or effectiveness of flu vaccines on these groups. (read more)
Grape-Mint Iced Tea
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 06 2009
Perfect for a warm summer day. Grape-Mint Iced Tea 1 cup mint-flavored black tea fresh mint sprigs for garnish 1 cup Concord grape juice ice cubes (optional) Mix the tea and juice together. Pour the tea blend over ice in 2 glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
