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		<title>Does Inequality Causes Sickness?</title>
		<link>http://co-creatinghealth.com/blog/2009/12/08/does-inequality-causes-sickness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:26:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>issa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to statistics made by the National Longitudinal Mortality Survey, those who earn less have a lower life expectancy than those who earn more.  This simply means that rich and educated people get to live longer than their poorer counterparts.  Sadly, the adage that says &#8221; Health is Wealth.. &#8221; seems to lack [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to statistics made by the National Longitudinal Mortality Survey, those who earn less have a lower life expectancy than those who earn more.  This simply means that rich and educated people get to live longer than their poorer counterparts.  Sadly, the adage that says &#8221; <em>Health is Wealth..</em> &#8221; seems to lack one essential factor:  Money.  The fact that a person&#8217;s socio-economic status can have a major effect<span id="more-529"></span> in one&#8217;s access to the best health care facilities and services in town &#8211; spells the difference between living healthy and barely living.</p>
<p>Inequality in many societies have been seen to have a huge effect in public health, more fatal than free radicals or toxins found outside and inside your body.  The fact that a person may be denied access to proper health care due to his or her income conditions is already a health hazard which makes a fatal blow to those who don&#8217;t even have any health insurance to start with.  On a global scale, you can clearly see the effects of inequalities in health conditions around the world.  Nations in third world countries often suffer the most lethal blow, while they try to hope for a miracle as they await treatment that will never come.  For this, we see many children die of malnutrition and many other inequality-related sicknesses in poorer countries.</p>
<p>These socio-economic inequalities can be summed up as:</p>
<p>1.  Inequalities in job, income, or education<br />
2.  Health problems caused by lack of education<br />
3.  Unhealthy living conditions due to poor economic conditions<br />
4.  Inability to access the best medical care facilities and services due to lack of financial capabilities</p>
<p>If you think that inequality is not affecting anyone&#8217;s health, you only have to watch the world news to see for yourself.  When money is in the core of getting the best things in life, there is no such thing as health being a wealth.  Lucky are those who have the means to get the health care they need, whenever or wherever they need it.  For the rest, they will just have to believe in the divine power of self-healing and other placebo means to live the life of their dreams.  </p>
<p><strong>Here are Areas Where Inequality Truly Poses as a Health Risk to People:</strong></p>
<p>1.  Those who do self-healing without the proper education has worse health conditions than their educated counterparts.<br />
2.  Alcohol-related sickness are higher in lower income households.<br />
3.  Preventable diseases poses great health risks in lower income families since they have very little means in getting proper health care.<br />
4.  Studies show that those who are in the lower income bracket are more susceptible to cardio-respiratory diseases, chronic illnesses, and certain types of cancer.<br />
5.  People with lower education have high risks of Diabetes than their highly educated counterparts.<br />
6.  Obesity rates are higher in lower socio-economic groups.<br />
7.  Those living in a lower income bracket are more prone to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy living habits.<br />
8.  Smoking is more prevalent in lower socio-economic groups than their higher earning counterpart.</p>
<p>Health care should be a means to an end, and not the other way around.  The ugly truth of societies&#8217; inequalities have prevented many from choosing the treatment they truly deserve.  Although many have relied on <a href="http://co-creatinghealth.com/">natural, safe, and proven ways</a> of staying healthier for life, we can only hope that one day soon, everyone will have the right to live a healthier life&#8230; and a life lived to the Max.  If you would like to make a difference for many children around the world, you may give your support to many programs on the web like the <a href="http://www.unicef.org/support/index.html">UNICEF</a>.  <em>Help Make a Difference, one step at a time, to make the world a place of equality!</em></p>
<p><strong>UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?</strong></p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Wrong With America Today</title>
		<link>http://co-creatinghealth.com/blog/2009/11/15/whats-wrong-with-america-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>issa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Opinion]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new inspiration from the web, I have come across NaturalNew&#8217;s A to Z list of what&#8217;s wrong with America today.  It is a sad yet ironic perspective on how America has evolved into an artificial nation, or a nation fed with too many artificial alternatives that wreak havoc to one&#8217;s health. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a new inspiration from the web, I have come across <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/027493_America_A-to-Z.html">NaturalNew&#8217;s A to Z list</a> of what&#8217;s wrong with America today.  It is a sad yet ironic perspective on how America has evolved into an artificial nation, or a nation fed with too many artificial alternatives that wreak havoc to one&#8217;s health.  One can only think of the rising number of obese people to see how unhealthy foods had <span id="more-473"></span> been reshaping the way a healthy human body is supposed to look like ( or weigh right ).  Why is there a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in the U.S. than anywhere else?  Coincidence?  How many coincidences will have to prove that there&#8217;s truly something wrong with the way people eat their foods?</p>
<p>From the list made, we agree with the author on:</p>
<p>1.  <strong>A for Aspartame</strong> &#8211; This magic powder promises to satisfy your sweet tooth, minus the calories.  But this artificial sweetener is causing haywire to your brain&#8217;s chemicals, making you crave more sweets and too much of a good thing instead.</p>
<p>2.  <strong>C for Codex Alimentarius</strong> &#8211; Hopefully, this won&#8217;t be passed as a law by January of 2010, or we can all suffer from vitamin and nutrient deficiency, when stricter regulations will be made on everything that claims to cure, without approved hard evidence on its therapeutic claim.  A simple herb as a garlic can even be labeled as a dangerous herb.  The big pharmaceuticals will control just how much nutrient you need, and that will be on a minimum level.  Codex may also mean the end of those in the business of alternative health supplements.</p>
<p>3.  <strong>G for Genetically-Modified Organisms</strong> &#8211; When playing god can alleviate momentary hunger to many hungry and poor nations across the globe, there are dire consequences.  These super foods are stripped of their natural nutrients and are considered as hunger-filler.  There have been reports of severe allergic reactions brought about by eating these franken foods.</p>
<p>4.  <strong>J for Junk Food</strong> &#8211; One may wonder why America&#8217;s supermarts are full of those colorful, tasty-looking treats that promise instant nourishment, minus the health benefits.  We know it&#8217;s bad for us, but we just can&#8217;t resist eating these junks.</p>
<p>5.  <strong>M for Mainstream Media and Mammograms</strong> &#8211; There may be few cases, but these shouldn&#8217;t be overlook before having a widespread promotion of mammograms, which can lead to a healthy person getting breast cancer and heart damages.</p>
<p>6.  <strong>S for SSRI drugs</strong> &#8211; Also known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, this drug used in psychological disorders such as depression can have more bad effects than good, which can lead to addiction and disability to the worst level.</p>
<p>In the end, America needs to stand for its right to have natural healing and <a href="http://co-creatinghealth.com/">healthier choices</a> that only natural, organic products can bring.  These synthetic nutrition and solutions can have a long-term debilitating effects that can slowly change our very own genetic makeup.  For those unlucky few who have suffered serious disabilities and even death at the hands of these artificial treatments, we can only give our deepest sympathies.  True health comes with the awareness that we, humans, are part of nature after all and that everything is provided for us to live our life to the maximum &#8211; if we only care to share, instead of making profits with a high price to pay.  <em>Love Natural Health and Be Free from Disease!</em></p>
<p><strong>Dr. Rima Laibow on Codex Alimentarius &#8211; Radio Interview:  </strong></p>
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<p>Population Reduction 2012 (Codex Alimentarius):</p>
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		<title>Why You Don&#8217;t Need A Flu Shot</title>
		<link>http://co-creatinghealth.com/blog/2009/09/17/why-you-dont-need-a-flu-shot/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>issa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FDA has recently approved four types of Swine Flu Vaccines in just a single day, which will be used for everyone, from children to adults.  The question now is:  Do You Really Need an H1N1 or Flu Vaccine?  This is a tough question since these vaccines true safety or dangers are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The FDA has recently approved four types of Swine Flu Vaccines in just a single day, which will be used for everyone, from children to adults.  The question now is:  Do You Really Need an H1N1 or Flu Vaccine?  This is a tough question since these vaccines true safety or dangers are not yet tested and many are still scared of the harmful effects it can give the human body.  Just like with the usual, seasonal flu, our bodies have a superb defense system called the human immune <span id="more-317"></span> system.  Our bodies can truly heal naturally without the aid of vaccines.  It is our fear that makes us line up to be injected that weakens our immune system.  When we are emotionally-disturbed, the physical body will also resonate this feeling.  This is why we tend to get more sick when we are under emotional and mental stress.  This flu pandemic is just a perfect recipe for these stress that can make us feel more sick than we really are.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, millions of Americans are already infected with the swine flu virus and many more will be as autumn closes, and the weather becomes colder in the Northern hemisphere.  But what&#8217;s fascinating is that many of those infected and survived haven&#8217;t known they are infected.  With just a few days of bed rest and supplementation, they become fully recovered.  Thus, they become immune to the swine flu strain that had hit them and being given flu shots that aim to destroy such a strain if another infection comes &#8211; will simply not work.  We all know that viruses mutate and science can only catch up, and when they do, another strain evolves.  It is an endless battle with time and money.</p>
<p>Many are still refusing to take the flu shots and are taking a stand to take natural ways to strengthen their immune system.  They say that millions of people have survived the swine flu without a need for flu shots, and that this pandemic is created out of FEAR marketing.  Then, we read a lot of conspiracy theories on how the world is being set for a depopulation mission and that these vaccines are made to kill, instead of cure.  There are many reasons why people will believe this, like people getting more sick and suffering complications after receiving the shots, and others dying in a matter of days after getting vaccinated.</p>
<p>When medical autopsies were done on people who died on the 1918 flu pandemic, it is strange to find that these people died of complications of their respiratory tracts, instead of dying from the flu itself.  Did the medication kill them?  It appears that their immune system attacked their bodies, leading to their deaths.  If you take a closer look at the influenza virus, this occurs during the cold or rainy seasons where people are less likely to get a substantial amount of Vitamin D.  Children who are vitamin D deficient are more prone to illnesses of the respiratory system, and an observation shows that those who have been taking this supplement are free from flu and colds.  There is still more to be known on the potentials of Vitamin D, on how it can help stop the body&#8217;s immune system on attacking itself by stopping severe inflammation in our tissues, specially of the lungs.  From this point, one can only think that all we need to stay healthy is a safe dose of sunlight each day.  Truth is, there are still many of us who are Vitamin D deficient.  </p>
<p>If you are a healthy adult, there&#8217;s no urgent need to get yourself vaccinated, unless you&#8217;re working in the health care industry.  Those who have a weakened immune system may consider getting a flu shot, but still, it is better to be healthy the natural way.  The swine flu virus is a shape shifter that is under constant monitoring and each body has a different response when it comes to vaccine.  If you are allergic to eggs, don&#8217;t take the vaccine.  The ingredients of the vaccine are grown in specific pathogen free eggs.  Those who also suffer a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillain-Barr%C3%A9_syndrome">Guillain-Barre</a> syndrome should steer clear of the vaccine, and if you have fever, don&#8217;t have the shot.</p>
<p>There are still many things unexplained when it comes to the effects of the swine flu vaccine and it&#8217;s best to do your own research, if you are in doubt.  There are cases when the vaccine weakened the immune system, instead of helping it.  Some contains toxic chemicals that can stay in your body for a lifetime, like mercury and aluminum.  In the end, there&#8217;s still no guarantee that a flu shot will work against the strain inside your body.  There is also a serious concern on having Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease with a flu shot that is laced with mercury.  For now, we can only read about hundreds of speculations as there is just an absence of solid proof made by anti-flu shots campaign.</p>
<p>The best thing perhaps that you can do is to have a healthy lifestyle that will strengthen your immune system the <a href="http://co-creatinghealth.com/">natural way</a>.  Your body has its own defender, living inside your very cells, and all you need to do is to enhance these defenses.  When the time calls for your immune system to fight a battle with the flu virus, your body will be much prepared to handle a foreign invasion, stomping out these foreign infection for good.  <em>Keep your Guard Up!</em></p>
<p><strong>David Icke&#8217;s Video on Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Take the Flu Vaccine:</strong><em></p>
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