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DR. JANET STARR HULL'S HEALTHY NEWSLETTER
http://www.sweetpoison.com
October 2003
Publisher: Dr. Janet Starr Hull, Ph.D., CN
By subscription only.
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INTRO
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This month's Healthy Newsletter is lots of fun.
Plenty of
great Did You Knows, a super Healthy Recipe, and
more on
hormones. The Gov't Recalls/Safety Alerts are
a virtual
'Home Improvement' section of recalls this month!
Remember to watch for aspartame in those Halloween
treats if the kids Trick or Treat or if attending
holiday parties
at school or with friends.
Wishing you and your loved ones the best.
To your health!
Dr. Janet Starr Hull, Ph.D., CN
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> Cool Feedback
=> Aspartame Interview With Dr. Hull From Singapore
=> Personal Hormone Profile Part 2
=> Did You Know?
=> Q & A with Dr. Hull
=> This Month's Healthy Recipe
=> Safety Alerts/Government Recalls
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*** DR. HULL'S WEBSITES ***
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Aspartame
Dangers Revealed
10
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Hair
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COOL FEEDBACK
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Comments: Just would like to let you know that
the word
about aspartame is getting out. Here in Toronto
(Canada)
the dangers of Aspartame are now mentioned in
some of
our chemistry and biology books. I work part time
in a
large chain grocery store (Loblaws) and when costumers
ask for my opinion, I strongly discourage anything
that has
aspartame in it.
Alex, Toronto
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SINGAPORE INTERVIEW
WITH DR. HULL
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This aspartame interview was granted on 8/30/03
with
Rebecca Kang from Singapore:
Interview
Q: How often does an average person happen to
consume
products with aspartame?
A; Daily in the United States. Aspartame is put
into so
many different products, consumers are exposed
to it without
awareness much of the time. Aspartame is in many
products
NOT labeled sugar-free, such as gums, cereals,
ice creams,
yogurts, and medications. I also have clients
who consume
up to a 12 pack of diet colas daily. And keep
in mind, that
children are consuming more and more aspartame
laced
products at earlier and earlier ages, which means
they will
develop health problems at earlier and earlier
ages.
Henceforth, the onslaught of children's disease
syndromes -
diabetes, ADD/ADHD, depression and behavioral
disorders.
Q: What is the limit for safe aspartame consumption?
A: None. No human, nor any animal, should intake
methanol
at any dose at any time - ever.
Q: Aspartame is a very controversial food additive
and has
alleged harmful effects. However, is there any
proof for that
accusation?
A: Numerous research studies. Reference Sweet
Poison, as
I write about the independent research scientists
with
tangible research results of harm to the fetes
and adult
laboratory animals. One fact to note: independent
researchers
have proven over and over again the dangers of
aspartame,
while the research stating it is safe has been
performed by
research scientists on 'corporate payrolls.' This
is not
objective research but has the power of money
behind it.
Independent researchers don't have the financial
backing,
so they are pushed out of the spotlight and kept
silent.
Q: Would you agree that the public in general
is poorly
informed about aspartame? If so, what are the
possible
reasons?
A: Absolutely correct. The reason is money and
greed. The
pharmaceutical companies own most of the products
aspartame is found in, and they also own the advertising
entities, and the drugs prescribed for the health
symptoms
caused by aspartame. Therefore, the same companies
who
are causing the problem profit from the drugs
to mask the
symptoms. They control the whole game, and have
financial
interest in the government agencies responsible
for public
safety.
Q: We recently did a survey on the awareness
of Singaporeans
towards Aspartame. Results clearly show that a
majority of
Singaporeans have no idea what aspartame is. And
also a
considerable portion would not bother to find
out what it is,
despite hints that it could be suspicious.
A: Apathy is a danger in modern societies. Too
little time,
too much pressure at work, and too many conveniences
with
too little physical effort to get them. People
are becoming
lazy. The younger generations are becoming lazy,
too. If
we all would learn from history and from our elders
and
remember to get back to the basics of living as
they once did,
the diseases and mental instability caused by
the toxins
within our environments and our foods would be
less today.
Money and 'things' have become too important.
Our health
and mental stability are suffering because of
it.
Q: As a nutritionist, would you agree that most
Singaporeans
have little idea about what they eat? If so, what
would you
advice us to do to increase this awareness in
Singapore?
A: We must slow down, get back to the basics
of life, and not
be sheep lead to the slaughter when it comes to
modernized
foods and convenience products. Convenience and
technology
is wonderful, but not to the degree that we can
be so easily
manipulated and so easily lead down this road
of imbalance.
Q: Would you, at all, advise Singaporeans on
a need to find
out the safety of their food? Or would you trust
that to the
health authorities?
A: I would not trust the authorities of any country
who agree
to barter with corporations dealing financial
gains at the
expense of the pubic. I once trusted our leaders
to be fair and
truthful, but cannot and do not any more. As I
wrote in
Sweet Poison, the FDA is not the bad guy in America,
and for
the most part, governments as a whole are not
at fault. It is a
chosen few individuals within the government agencies
who
impose personal reward at the expense of millions
of consumers.
If it weren't for the Internet, none of this
information would be
public today. Neither you nor I would be sharing
this information
right now. But as a professor, researcher and
educator, I will
always believe that it is imperative that all
people know both
sides of any issue. Truth is freedom. To manipulate
the truth
is a crime. Make sure your political leaders are
not willing to
'make a deal' with the larger corporations who
profit at the
expense of the masses. And also make sure the
truth behind
aspartame, and any issue, is allowed to be spoken
publicly. In
America, the wealthy manufacturers pay-off or
threaten those
who choose to air this information publicly. I
have much proof
on this.
Q: If there is any other information you wish
to add, feel free to
include it in the reply for the interview. We
might have overlooked
some important points.
A: Please go back and reread Sweet Poison, as
so much is
said within those pages. This issue is real, and
not meant to
harm anyone (but the pocketbooks of those who
gain millions).
This information is meant to teach individuals
of all cultures
the hidden facts and dangers of a manipulated
and very toxic
food chemical saturating the world's food supply.
Money has
bought aspartame its position of power - not quality
of goods.
People are getting very sick and weak from aspartame.
That
is true and very real.
Good luck in your quest for perfection, truth,
and understanding.
Our food supply is a web of confusion in modern
times. Money,
greed and power are at the root of too many modern
foods.
Politics interferes with human survival and health.
Sad, but true.
What do we do? Get back to the basics of eating
and drinking
so to feed our bodies and our minds what nature
intended. Slow
down, take time to meditate and get to know yourself.
Be happy
with who you are and don't strive for more than
you need. To
open the door to future health, we must find the
keys from the
past. There lie the answers of simplicity and
health.
There is so much to say on this issue. The roots
run deeply into
the self, politics, governments, and greed. All
you can do is be
the best individual you can be, stay unattached
to dependencies
and quick fixes. Look at the motives of those
who push these
'drugs' on society and decide for yourself why
this benefits you
above profit. If you can see no goodness or purity
in a product,
put it back on the shelf.
And most importantly, teach the children how
to get back to the
basics of life.....
Wishing you and Singaporeans well. Keep spreading
the word
about aspartame and always stay open-minded.
Dr. Janet Hull
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PERSONAL HORMONE
PROFILE PART 2 ESTROGEN
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In last month's Healthy Newsletter, I began a
series of short
articles on human hormones. In this month's newsletter,
I
have written about estrogen. Next month's newsletter
will
have an article on DHEA.
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that
circulate
through your bloodstream to specific target cells
where they
generate a wide range of biological responses.
You might
think of hormones as the "prime movers"
of your physical
and emotional well being.
Every time you get angry, become tired, laugh,
cry, have
sex, wake up, feel hungry, or fall asleep your
body is
responding to hormones. That's because hormone
levels
can impact virtually every major system and organ
in your
body.
Estrogen
Estrogen is the name of a group of hormones that
includes
Estrone, Estradiol, and Estriol. Estrogen imbalances
can
trigger or worsen symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
(PMS) and menopause. Monitoring estrogen replacement
therapy is crucial to ensuring proper estrogen
levels.
Estradiol is the primary estrogen produced by
the ovaries
and is the principal female sex hormone responsible
for
secondary sex characteristics. Estradiol modulates
the
course of both the menstrual cycle and menopause,
and
proper levels support well being during menstruation.
Estrone, formed from Estradiol, is a weak estrogen
and
the most abundant found in the body AFTER menopause.
Estriol is produced in the placenta in large
amounts during
pregnancy, is a breakdown product of Estradiol,
and may
have anti-cancer effects. It is produced almost
exclusively
during pregnancy and is the major estrogen produced
in
the normal human fetus. High levels of Estriol
are seen in
gestation. Otherwise the production of Estriol
is uniformly
low regardless of menopausal status or gender.
Before menopause, Estradiol is the predominant
estrogen
and after menopause, Estradiol levels drop so
that Estrone
is predominant.
In females, the estrogens are necessary for fertility
and
reproduction, breast development, the health of
the skin,
vascular system and bone. They have an effect
on blood
coagulation, cholesterol metabolism and female
libido. But
don't forget that men have estrogens, too.
Estradiol is the most active form of estrogen
in the human
body and helps maintain the size and density of
breast tissue,
though excessive amounts may increase the risk
of some
forms of breast cancer. Estradiol has a positive
effect on skin
thickness, skin collagen, water content, skin
softness, and
blood flow to the skin. Estradiol lowers LDL (the
bad
cholesterol) and total cholesterol while increasing
HDL levels
(the good cholesterol) and also significantly
reduces the risk
of developing heart disease.
During menopause, a decrease in Estradiol is
often
accompanied by hot flashes and night sweats. But
I don't
perceive 'hot flashes' as the bad guy, as this
is the body's
way of eliminating the excess Estradiol from the
bloodstream
liken to sweating when working-out. A decrease
in Estradiol
can augment a rise in heart disease, and an increased
rate
of bone loss such as osteoporosis if the other
estrogens and
hormones are not in a healthy balance. A proper
nutrient
program is advantageous at this time.
In men, the amount of testosterone usually does
not allow
Estradiol to have any significant physiological
effects on the
body. If the amount of Estradiol compared to testosterone
increases, physiological changes can take place
such as
broadening of the mid section, enlarged breasts,
decreased
sex drive, and many other symptoms associated
with low
testosterone.
Certain medications and drugs, hormone-laden
foods, chronic
alcoholism and other chronic health conditions
can result in
increased Estradiol levels in men.
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DID YOU KNOW?
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* The Sago Palm is the finest source of vitamin
C. Sago
Palm is prehistoric, dating back to a food source
for the
dinosaurs, and has been used in food preparation
and
medicines around the world for many centuries.
* 66% of your calories should ideally come from
complex
carbohydrates, so grains such as pure oats should
form a
major part of your daily diet.
* Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins,
such be
consumed in combinations of at least eight. Isolated
amino
acids used in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals,
can be
dangerous to your long-term health.
* Instead of using chemicals as flow agents in
vitamins and
medications, montmorillonite clay or French Green
Clay can
be used instead. It's all natural, works just
as well, and is
healthy for the body.
* It's best to take calcium supplements at night,
as the body
heals and restores the bones, tissues, and nerves
during the
dark, sleeping hours, not during the day.
* Adequate levels of progesterone are crucial
for women
during menopause.
* The sulfur-containing compounds in garlic stimulate
the
immune system to promote quicker healing from
insect bites
and stings. Garlic increases the mobility of infection
fighting
white blood cells and stimulates phagocytosis
- the process
in which white blood cells consume invading bacteria.
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Q AND A WITH DR. JANET
STARR HULL
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To: jshull@sweetpoison.com
Subject: pH and infertility
Q: Dear Dr. Hull,
I have been trying to discover if there could
be a connection
with pH balance and unexplained infertility. My
physician has
not been able to assist me with this question,
nor have any
of my physicians been able to diagnose the reason
for my
infertility.
I never thought about pH until reading an article
recently
about pH balance and diet. I am almost 42 and
realize that
time is running out but thought this would be
worth
investigating. Any information you may have on
the subject
would be greatly appreciated.
A: You may have some toxins deposited within
the uterine
area that can block egg/sperm connection. pH can
make a
difference if you're too acidic in the blood as
well. Buy some
pH strips from the drug store and test your urine
every
morning first thing. Normal body pH is 6.4. Nutritional
clays,
green drinks like Barley Green(r) and Nature's
Fuel from
Wellness & Renewal, and a vegetarian diet
can increase body
pH. You can also buy pH drops at the health food
store. Test
your pH before you buy any of these products,
though.
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To: jshull@sweetpoison.com
Subject: Related Aspartame Symptoms
Q: I would be interested to know if you have
run across
anyone who exhibited symptoms like I have. I'm
a 52 yr
old male, 6'3", 230 lbs & love Pepsi
One & use NutraSweet
in my coffee. Several years ago I began to experience
pain
in my joints, especially in my legs. I've been
to various Dr's
who thought I had to have some sort of arthritis
because of
my age, however, x-rays & various blood tests
don't show
anything. A friend has almost the exact symptoms
but much
worse. He even went to the Mayo Clinic without
any luck.
There is a clinic here in Minnesota that deals
with toxification
and they indicated they had some connections with
diet pops
that were exposed to excessive heat. Something
about
changing the chemical composition within the soft
drink that
has shown some connections with sore joints. This
got me to
think about this and then I saw your advertisement
in a paper
in an airport.
Have you come across anything like this and would
your book
provide some help.
A: Yes, Sir. Aspartame is connected to arthritis
symptoms,
joint pain (I have many male patients who complain
of pain
in their feet upon waking), Carpel Tunnel symptoms,
and low
back pain. These symptoms disappear when all aspartame
is
removed form the diet. Not only do colas rob the
bone and
muscle fibers of calcium and water, but they increase
the
acidic level of tissues. Diet colas add to the
toxins by leaving
residues of formaldehyde, formic acid, CO2, and
on and on
and on....
My book, Sweet Poison, is a textbook for aspartame
history,
research reports, and case histories. It'll really
inform you
of the facts.
What magazine did you see info about my book?
Just curious.
I never know where my work will show up -
Q: I found a small classified in an airport newspaper
in St.
Paul. Question, those who had similar symptoms
as me, how
long did it take before finding a significant
change?
A: When all aspartame is removed (and check for
hidden
aspartame in products not labeled sugar-free)
and then
depleted nutrients restored - it takes about 14
to 30 days
before symptoms begin to disappear. Energy should
return,
proper emotional responses, and the like. If you
do not see a
marked improvement, you may have some toxins remaining
or more damage than visible. Give it more time,
but your
health should restore in time.
Hope this helps. Good luck and good health.
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To: jshull@sweetpoison.com
Subject: Assistance
Q: I got your name and information from two of
my clients.
One of whom you've treated. Last Nov. I was diagnosed
with
Graves disease. My right eye protrudes 5 mm further
than my
left eye, which hasn't changed. I did have high
thyroid numbers,
but not terribly, and also suffered no symptoms.
I'm on a small
dose of medicine, and it is bringing my numbers
down, but they
tell me my eye won't go back to normal and could
grow again
anytime. I drink approximately one diet drink
a day.
Sometimes going months without any. Then one a
day for a while.
I have no other symptoms that I know about, such
as fatigue,
headaches etc. Could I honestly have this poison?
I appreciate
any info you can share. Thank you.
A: Thank you for your e-mail. I feel you can
be helped by
getting off ALL aspartame. I think you would enjoy
reading
my book, Sweet Poison, as it will answer all your
questions and
more. Aspartame is creating more and more cases
of thyroid
problems, and I am seeing specific cases of Graves
Disease
disappear when removing aspartame and restoring
the nutrients
it depletes from the body. Your eyes should return
to normal
when your thyroid condition does - mine did !!!
I hope this helps. Good luck with your quest
for answers.
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To: jshull@sweetpoison.com
Subject: Aspartame questions (two questions)
Q: What are the early symptoms of aspartame poisoning?
A: headaches, restless sleeping, weight gain,
emotional mood
swings and irritability
Q: In your research, have you found aspartame
to cause
particular problems in diabetics? For example,
does it
amplify the symptoms of diabetes?
A: Absolutely. The components of aspartame are
not meant
to be ingested individually, and the methanol
is not meant
to be ingested EVER by animals. These ingredients
create
an imbalance within glycogen metabolism beginning
in the
brain, filtering down through the hormone centers
such as
the thyroid gland, and affecting the insulin signals
for
proper insulin production. Aspartame interferes
with
carbohydrate metabolism, which also affects blood
sugar
levels. Aspartame also interferes with proper
digestion and
elimination by decreasing body pH levels to be
highly acidic.
All this contributes to abnormal metabolism and
carb.
assimilation, which affects insulin. Adult Onset
diabetes
worsens with a diet filled with aspartame, and
Insulin
Dependant diabetics worsen as their carb metabolism
and
digestion are seriously impaired anyway. If they
are 'living'
on diet drinks, etc. they are not getting enough
water nor
proper nutrients as a safe bet. So, they worsen
matters by
feeding their bodies junk nutrition full of chemicals
rather
than helping improve an already volatile situation.
Stay away from any aspartame - it isn't worth
it!
To Your Health,
Janet Hull
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THIS MONTHS HEALTHY
RECIPE
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Artichoke Stuffed With Brie
(with whole grain mustard sauce)
The kids will eat this!
I artichoke
2 oz Brie
I T chopped shallots
4 oz white wine
8 oz butter (1/4" slices)
2 oz whole grain mustard
1 T white wine vinegar
squeeze of lemon juice
salt & pepper
Cut off the top of the artichoke. Cook it in
boiling water
for 10 to 15 minutes until the bottom is easy
to pierce with
a fork. Run artichoke under cold water to stop
the cooking
process. When cool enough to handle, cut the inner
choke
away from the heart. Cut the Brie into 1/2"
chunks. Place
the Brie into the artichoke and throughout the
leaves. Place
on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F until
the Brie
has melted (approx. 10 minutes).
To make the mustard sauce, combine the shallots
and
white wine in a saucepan over high heat. Slowly
add the
butter and remove from heat. Then add mustard,
white
wine vinegar, salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon
juice to
the mixture. Drizzle mixture over artichoke and
serve.
Serves 3-4.
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MONTHLY SAFETYALERTS/GOVERNMENT
RECALLS
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SafetyAlerts/Government Recalls
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Graco Has Recalled Snugride Infant Car Seats
Reason: The carrier could detach from the base,
possibly
resulting in serious injury or death.
Distribution: Nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00622.htm
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The Toro Company Has Recalled Snow throwers
Reason: The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak
gasoline,
posing a risk for fire and injury.
Distribution: Nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013058.htm
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Maytag Has Recalled Repair Gas Ranges
Reason: The range can experience a delayed ignition
flashback fire in the upper oven, which poses
a fire and
burn hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013052.htm
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OWT and Sears Roebuck Have Recalled Electric Routers
Reason: The on-off switch on the routers could
stick in
the "on" position, posing a risk of
serious lacerations to
the operator and bystanders.
Distribution: Nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013054.htm
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Hitachi Has Recalled Circular Saws
Reason: The lower blade guards on these saws can
stick
in the open position, exposing the blade and posing
a
serious laceration hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013056.htm
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Ampacco Has Recalled Always Save brand Taco Seasoning
Mix
Reason: Taco seasoning pouches were accidentally
filled
with brown gravy mix. The brown gravy mix contains
milk,
wheat, and soy ingredients, which are not listed
on the taco
pouch.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002380.htm
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Albers Medical Distributors Has Recalled Lipitor
Reason: Counterfeit Lipitor represent a potentially
significant
risk to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0002658.htm
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International Playthings Has Recalled Toy Vehicles
Reason: Small parts on the vehicles can detach,
posing a
choking hazard to young children.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013096.htm
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Monarch Velo, doing business as Catlike Has Recalled
Bike
Helmets
Reason: The helmets fail impact testing required
under
CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating
the
Consumer Product Safety Act.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013106.htm
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Sea Gull Lighting Has Recalled Ceiling Light Fixtures
Reason: The wiring in the lights can short, posing
a fire
hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013102.htm
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United General Supply Has Recalled Extension Cords
Reason: The extension cords have undersized conductors
and no over- current protection, which causes
overheating,
presenting a shock and fire hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p0013100.htm
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NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
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- Driver's License Safety Tip
- Saliva Testing: Personal Hormone Profile
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