31/12/2023
Healthy Body Herald….knowledge is power
(formerly known as Mercereau Reports)
December, 2023
Table of Contents:
1. Worried that you or someone you love may have a brain tumor?
2. There is a type of liver virus called Hepatitis C – and many people can now be cured!
3. The World Health Organization and the CDC are working hard to teach us all about the health harms of those “forever chemicals” called PFAS/PFOA.
4. Is “sparkling water” bad for our teeth? Really?
5. Children in your family? Facts to know about toxins in some of their food.
6. Inflammation – more to learn about the underlying element in chronic illness and what we can do about it.
7. Have you heard about the eye drops being removed from the shelves due to toxins?
8. Emergency help line if considering mental health crisis or thoughts of su***de
9. New COVID variant – JN.1 - is rapidly increasing and is responsible for 44% of new cases in the US in December so far. The newest vaccines can provide some protection, but……..your greatest protection is to wear your masks! Seriously.
1. Brain tumors may not always be metastatic; some can be benign. You can learn more about this and some signs and symptoms : The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of a Brain Tumor
A tumor is a growth of abnormal cells that forms when the genes that regulate cell growth do not function normally. A brain tumor is a tumor that develops in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors may be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Primary brain tumors start in the brain, and metastatic brain tumors spread to the brain from another area of the body. Always ask your P*P for a referral to a neurologist to correctly diagnose what tumor you may have in your brain. Best protection is……..knowledge!
Read in Health: https://apple.news/AEnDCo7CWTTSvn0d9SV-Hpw
2. Hepatitis C – what is it and should we be concerned?
Do you have a family member or a friend diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Good News! With proper treatment, many people can be cured from hepatitis C infection and live healthy lives.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that:
• Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.
• The virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong illness including liver cirrhosis and cancer.
The Cleveland Clinic explains that:
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes chronic liver inflammation and long-term damage. Transmission commonly occurs through infected needles. HCV is treatable with new antiviral medications, but many people don’t know they’re infected. They may not have symptoms until liver disease has progressed to liver failure.
There are Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, but they are usually less dangerous if treated.
Hepatitis C Has no vaccine Through blood Chronic in 80% of people. Antivirals can cure 95–98% of chronic infections.
You can learn much more here:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15664-hepatitis-c
3. What are the outstanding health risks from the forever chemicals called PFAS. You may recall some of the health risks, but this is a wider view – especially as regards children.
We have talked before about the class of chemicals called PFAS or PFOA. There is a great deal of research being done on the health harms that these chemicals can do to us and our children. *The more you know, the safer you can be.
“According to the CDC, research suggests that exposure to some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may lead to harmful health outcomes. These outcomes include:
• Cancer
• Increased cholesterol levels
• Immune system effects
And the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) as a possible human carcinogen in 2017. This classification was based on limited evidence that PFOA can cause testicular and kidney cancer in humans.
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
Other potential health effects of PFAS include:
• Decreased vaccine response in children
• Changes in liver enzymes
• Increased risk of high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
• Small decreases in infant birth weights
Some products that contain PFAS include:
• Personal care products like shampoo, floss, nail polish, and eye makeup
• Grease-resistant paper
• Fast food containers or wrappers
• Microwave popcorn bags
• Pizza boxes
• Candy wrappers
• Stain-resistant coatings on carpets, upholstery, and other fabrics
• Water-resistant clothes
Children may be more sensitive to the harmful effects of PFAS than adults. This is because children drink more water, eat more food, and breathe more air per pound of body weight than adults.
4. Could “sparkling water” hurt our teeth? Really? Plain sparkling water is a better alternative than sports drinks, sodas or fruit punch. But how much you drink can affect dental health. Also, plan sparkling water is better for our teeth than flavored sparkling water.
By Lindsey Bever
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/12/01/sparkling-water-dental-enamel/
5. Important news to mothers: Nearly 40% of conventional baby food contains toxic pesticides, US study finds. Organic baby foods contain NONE.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/23/baby-food-pesticides-study?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Recalled applesauce pouches still on some store shelves, FDA says, as more illnesses reported
Cinnamon applesauce pouches that have been recalled after reports of high blood lead levels in children are still on the shelves at some Dollar Tree stores, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Please note: mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can affect the developing brain.
Read in CNN: https://apple.news/AxM7TbRzDS0OC9hofRv3XxA
6. Inflammation – more to learn about the underlying element in chronic illness and what we can do about it. What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong.
Inflammation is a complicated and important part of how the immune system responds to threats to the body. But when the inflammatory response goes awry, it can lead to serious problems.
Inflammation is a double-edged sword. It is critical for fighting infections and repairing damaged tissue, but when inflammation becomes chronic, this can lead to disease.
Read in The Conversation US: https://apple.news/AOxqb9YGvSHmq8F2j0gDXMg
7. Have you heard about the eye drops being removed from the shelves due to toxins? If you use eye drops daily, you would profit from this information.
• Another eye drop recall pulls 27 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
• Read in CBS News: https://apple.news/ACUtI8r3OS9e5sIfVtwPx7w
***Another eye drop recall pulls 27 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
Read in CBS News: https://apple.news/ACUtI8r3OS9e5sIfVtwPx7w
If you yourself or someone you love feels desperately alone or are in a serious crisis, here is and excellent phone call to make. It can save lives and there is no charge.
8. 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Emergency help line if considering mental health crisis or thoughts of su***de
The professionals on this service can provide much needed help at this critical time/
We can all help prevent su***de. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
https://988lifeline.org/
9. The CDCP – the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention – has released a new study that explains what the newest COVID variant - JN.1- means to our national health. JN.1 accounts for 44% of all new COVID cases in December and continues to spread rapidly. It accounts for more COVID infections than any other and is extremely transmissible. Please protect ourselves and your loved ones – wear your masks!!
JN.1 makes up nearly 57% of new COVID-19 cases in the Northeast alone, according to the data.
Variant trackers say they expect JN.1 to become the leading coronavirus variant around the world in a matter of weeks.
You can learn more here:
t-jn1-is-now-the-leading-cause-of-infections-in-the-us-heres-what-you-need-to-know/46223345
Healthy Body Herald….knowledge is power
(formerly known as Mercereau Reports)
December, 2023
Table of Contents:
1. Worried that you or someone you love may have a brain tumor?
2. There is a type of liver virus called Hepatitis C – and many people can now be cured!
3. The World Health Organization and the CDC are working hard to teach us all about the health harms of those “forever chemicals” called PFAS/PFOA.
4. Is “sparkling water” bad for our teeth? Really?
5. Children in your family? Facts to know about toxins in some of their food.
6. Inflammation – more to learn about the underlying element in chronic illness and what we can do about it.
7. Have you heard about the eye drops being removed from the shelves due to toxins?
8. Emergency help line if considering mental health crisis or thoughts of su***de
9. New COVID variant – JN.1 - is rapidly increasing and is responsible for 44% of new cases in the US in December so far. The newest vaccines can provide some protection, but……..your greatest protection is to wear your masks! Seriously.
1. Brain tumors may not always be metastatic; some can be benign. You can learn more about this and some signs and symptoms : The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of a Brain Tumor
A tumor is a growth of abnormal cells that forms when the genes that regulate cell growth do not function normally. A brain tumor is a tumor that develops in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors may be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Primary brain tumors start in the brain, and metastatic brain tumors spread to the brain from another area of the body. Always ask your P*P for a referral to a neurologist to correctly diagnose what tumor you may have in your brain. Best protection is……..knowledge!
Read in Health: https://apple.news/AEnDCo7CWTTSvn0d9SV-Hpw
2. Hepatitis C – what is it and should we be concerned?
Do you have a family member or a friend diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Good News! With proper treatment, many people can be cured from hepatitis C infection and live healthy lives.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that:
• Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.
• The virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong illness including liver cirrhosis and cancer.
The Cleveland Clinic explains that:
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes chronic liver inflammation and long-term damage. Transmission commonly occurs through infected needles. HCV is treatable with new antiviral medications, but many people don’t know they’re infected. They may not have symptoms until liver disease has progressed to liver failure.
There are Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, but they are usually less dangerous if treated.
Hepatitis C Has no vaccine Through blood Chronic in 80% of people. Antivirals can cure 95–98% of chronic infections.
You can learn much more here:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15664-hepatitis-c
3. What are the outstanding health risks from the forever chemicals called PFAS. You may recall some of the health risks, but this is a wider view – especially as regards children.
We have talked before about the class of chemicals called PFAS or PFOA. There is a great deal of research being done on the health harms that these chemicals can do to us and our children. *The more you know, the safer you can be.
“According to the CDC, research suggests that exposure to some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may lead to harmful health outcomes. These outcomes include:
• Cancer
• Increased cholesterol levels
• Immune system effects
And the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) as a possible human carcinogen in 2017. This classification was based on limited evidence that PFOA can cause testicular and kidney cancer in humans.
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
Other potential health effects of PFAS include:
• Decreased vaccine response in children
• Changes in liver enzymes
• Increased risk of high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
• Small decreases in infant birth weights
Some products that contain PFAS include:
• Personal care products like shampoo, floss, nail polish, and eye makeup
• Grease-resistant paper
• Fast food containers or wrappers
• Microwave popcorn bags
• Pizza boxes
• Candy wrappers
• Stain-resistant coatings on carpets, upholstery, and other fabrics
• Water-resistant clothes
Children may be more sensitive to the harmful effects of PFAS than adults. This is because children drink more water, eat more food, and breathe more air per pound of body weight than adults.
4. Could “sparkling water” hurt our teeth? Really? Plain sparkling water is a better alternative than sports drinks, sodas or fruit punch. But how much you drink can affect dental health. Also, plan sparkling water is better for our teeth than flavored sparkling water.
By Lindsey Bever
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/12/01/sparkling-water-dental-enamel/
5. Important news to mothers: Nearly 40% of conventional baby food contains toxic pesticides, US study finds. Organic baby foods contain NONE.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/23/baby-food-pesticides-study?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Recalled applesauce pouches still on some store shelves, FDA says, as more illnesses reported
Cinnamon applesauce pouches that have been recalled after reports of high blood lead levels in children are still on the shelves at some Dollar Tree stores, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Please note: mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can affect the developing brain.
Read in CNN: https://apple.news/AxM7TbRzDS0OC9hofRv3XxA
6. Inflammation – more to learn about the underlying element in chronic illness and what we can do about it. What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong.
Inflammation is a complicated and important part of how the immune system responds to threats to the body. But when the inflammatory response goes awry, it can lead to serious problems.
Inflammation is a double-edged sword. It is critical for fighting infections and repairing damaged tissue, but when inflammation becomes chronic, this can lead to disease.
Read in The Conversation US: https://apple.news/AOxqb9YGvSHmq8F2j0gDXMg
7. Have you heard about the eye drops being removed from the shelves due to toxins? If you use eye drops daily, you would profit from this information.
• Another eye drop recall pulls 27 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
• Read in CBS News: https://apple.news/ACUtI8r3OS9e5sIfVtwPx7w
***Another eye drop recall pulls 27 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
Read in CBS News: https://apple.news/ACUtI8r3OS9e5sIfVtwPx7w
If you yourself or someone you love feels desperately alone or are in a serious crisis, here is and excellent phone call to make. It can save lives and there is no charge.
8. 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Emergency help line if considering mental health crisis or thoughts of su***de
The professionals on this service can provide much needed help at this critical time/
We can all help prevent su***de. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
https://988lifeline.org/
9. The CDCP – the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention – has released a new study that explains what the newest COVID variant - JN.1- means to our national health. JN.1 accounts for 44% of all new COVID cases in December and continues to spread rapidly. It accounts for more COVID infections than any other and is extremely transmissible. Please protect ourselves and your loved ones – wear your masks!!
JN.1 makes up nearly 57% of new COVID-19 cases in the Northeast alone, according to the data.
Variant trackers say they expect JN.1 to become the leading coronavirus variant around the world in a matter of weeks.
You can learn more here:
t-jn1-is-now-the-leading-cause-of-infections-in-the-us-heres-what-you-need-to-know/46223345
We can all help prevent su***de. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
