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Facts you may not know:
There has been a lot of information recently about the H1N1 vaccination. Here are a few facts that may have not made the media coverage.
• Vaccines create temporary, cell mediated immunity but ultimately weaken your body's natural humoral immunity.
• Thimerserol; (a form of mercury) is still being used with all of the flu vaccinations and will be part of the H1N1 vaccination. (Other known heavy metals and toxins are part of vaccinations.)
• The FDA is fast tracking the production of the H1N1 vaccine with only a few weeks of testing done on only a few hundred children and adults before being given to students in schools in October.
• H1N1 will fall under the EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) act that was passed in 2001; which will allow drug companies protected liability if injury occurs.
Please visit www.nvic.org for additional facts & information on vaccinations.
The following guidelines will help to boost your immune system and prevent against influenza!
1.) Get plenty of quality rest & sleep.
2.) Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
3.) Exercise regularly.
4.) Wash your hands multiple times a day.
5.) Take your daily multi vitamin and Omega 3s.
6.) Limit your intake of refined carbohydrates (sugar and white flour.)
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Backpack Safety!
Source: MCA
Backpacks can be the leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents. As students begin to head back to school, the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) would like to shed light on backpack safety. Here are a few tips as we make our way back into the classrooms.
The backpack should have two padded adjustable straps in addition to a padded back. A heavy backpack that is not worn with both straps can cause a disproportionate shift of weight to one side of the body, leading to neck and back spasms as well as poor posture.
The size of the backpack is very important as well. The backpack should not hang more than four inches below the waistline, this could cause extra weight on the shoulders causing the child to lean too far forward when walking.
The MCA recommends that a child should never carry more than 10 percent of their body weight. Make sure there are enough compartments in the backpack to distribute the weight evenly; focusing the heaviest items closest to the body.
We wish everyone a safe and happy first week back to school!