There are 250,000 sweat glands in the feet
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There are more than 2,000 fibres in the iris (coloured portion) of the eye connecting to every organ, gland and part of the body. Changes in the colour and nature of these fibres occurs when any part of the body is injured, damaged, degenerates or is compromised by nutritional deficiencies. The science of Iridology examines these changes to discover health issues.
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70% of your immune system is in your digestive tract
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75% of the population experiences recurring or on-going pain. There are 10 times more back surgeries than any other kind of surgery. Most back surgeries are either ineffective or cause worse problems. Back and neck pain is the #2 reason for medical visits
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The #1 health complaint in North America is STRESS
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Toxic household cleaners are the #1 cause of poisoning. 75,000 new chemicals have been introduced in the last 50 years. Last year more than 120,000 children under the age of 6 were poisoned by household cleaners. Chlorine is the most common cause of household poisoning. There has been a 28% increase in childhood cancer since the introduction of pesticides into household products
Shaklee
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50% of all pulmonary inllness is due to poor indoor air quality and toxic fumes from household products. Asthma has increased by 600% in the past 25 years
Shaklee
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80% of people say they are not happy
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According to the American Medical Association, 52% of people who seek orthodox medical care for their health issues end up worse after treatment. A 2004 Canadian Adverse Events Study confirmed that 1 in 13 Canadian hospital patients (7.5%) experienced an adverse event. 37% of these were preventable. Surgeries were the most common to result in an adverse event
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In the year 2000, 375,000 deaths occurred in the USA due to orthodox medical treatment or diagnostics. By 2006, annual deaths due to orthodox medicine had risen to 783,000--more than double in just 6 years! In the USA, hospitals kill 300,000 people a year accidently.
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The #1 reason people try Alternative Medicine is because orthodox medicine did not work.
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The natural health & wellness industry is the fastest growing business sector in North America. It has doubled in revenues every year for the past 10 years--from 10 billion annually to 460 billion in annual sales.
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Out of 13 countries, Sweden and Japan are ranked top in health care. Canada is ranked 3rd in health care. The USA is ranked 12th out of 13.
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Businesses and corporations that promote wellness and health for their workers, get a return on each dollar invested of between $2.05 and $6.15 through less sick days, increased productivity, and employee satisfaction resulting in less attrition. This includes smoking cessation, healthy lunch menus, mental health, and yoga classes
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Natural killer cells are white blood cells that fight infection and disease. In a healthy person, NK (natural killer) cell activity is from 60-75%. In cancer patients, activity ranges from 0-30%. Chemotherapy and radiation suppress the activity of NK cells. A single natural killer cell can destroy up to 27 cancer cells before it dies.
John Austen
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Cancer is increasing by 1% per year. Women who work in the home are at greatest risk. They have a 54% chance of developing some form of cancer. The total number of annual deaths from cancer is expected to double over the next 20 years, Smoking and obesity will eventually become the leading causes of cancer
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Breat Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. 1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifestime. 1 in 27 will die from it. The odds of survival are much better now. In 2003, approximately 21,200 Canadian women were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 25% of them died from it
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The liver is the largest internal organ. It is responsible for performing over 500 different chemical functions, including the metabolism of food, blood sugar control, hormone control, detoxification, and manufacture of proteins and fats
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Toxins in our air, water and food contribute to 40% of deaths worldwide, according to 120 scientific papers that examine the link between environmental pollution and human disease
Cornell University
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The skin is extremely permeable, like a sponge. That is why medications can be given in the form of patches (eg: birth control, nicotine reduction, heart medication). 884 of the chemicals used in cosmetics and skin care products are known toxic substances, with skin absorption rates as high as 49%.
National Institute of Occupational Safety
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1,400,000 Canadinas have Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women over the age of 50
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In Canada, thyroid disorders are estimated to affect 1 in 20. Most thyroid disorders are 5-7 times more common in women. Thyroid disorders are commonly caused by a lack of iodine. The Niagara Region in Ontario has the lowest amount of iodine in soils, leaving crops iodine deficient. As a result, there is a higher rate of tyroid problems for both animals and people in the Niagara Region than anywhere else in Canada
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Americans eat an average of 152 lbs of sugar ever year
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Want to know why you don't hear about natural cures and treatments that can help you? On average it takes 17 years for important research to trickle down to doctors and hospitals. At the same time, medical knowledge doubles every 4 years, making it hard to stay abreast of new developments in science
National Academy of Sciences
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Anti-inflammatory drugs send 100,000 people a year to hospital with gastro-intestinal bleeding. 16,000 of these people die. Acetaminophen also causes liver failure
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There are 1, 500,000 cataract surgeries in the USA every year
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87% of the population has digestive problems
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In the past 20 years there has been a 95% decrease in men's sperm count. Today, 1 in 6 women are infertile
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70-90% of food in grocery stores in North america is genetically modified (GMO). Corn, soy, cotton and canola are the most common GMO crops, and are in almost all packaged products and prepared foods. In North America there is currently no law for labelling GMO products
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1 in 3 Canadians will experience a brain disease, disorder, or injury during their lifetime. Brain disorders cause invisible disabilities that are difficult for others to recognize and understand
NeuroScience Canada (2004)
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Heart disease is now the leading cause of death for women. Approximately 37,000 women in Canada die annually from heart disease. Unfortunately only 1 in 8 women know it is their most serious health risk
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18% of the population are heavy buyers of organic. 22% are light buyers of organic. 31% buy organic sporadically
Environics
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Births--especially male births are declining. Sperm counts have dropped more than 50% in the last 50 years. In addition, up to 85% of sperm is abnormal. The suspected reason: bysphenols and phthalates (found in plastics and personal grooming products). These very common chemicals disrupt the endocrine system (hormones), cause atrophy and cancer in testicles, increase miscarriages, and mimic estrogen. All chemicals linked to reproductive problems are made from petroleum products and bi-products. 20 industrialized nations are now experiencing a decline in male births. Sarnia, the leader in Canada's industry has experienced the greatest decline in male births in the country--a reduction of about 50%!
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There are over 80,000 chemicals in use today that have not had proper testing. More than 1,000 chemicals are currently in your home, constantly exposing you to life-threatening toxins
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