The latest health news may save your life.

For decades scientists have debated whether alcohol is good for your heart. A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health proves it is.

Researchers looked at almost 9,000 men from among 51,000 men who participated in their follow u study for 20 years. All these men had healthy lifestyles.... normal weight, no smokers, exercised daily and ate a healthy diet. All had a low risk of heart disease and had a drink almost every day.

Compared to the non drinkers, in the same health catagory, these men were 42% less likely to have a heart attack or die of heart disease.

The evidence is compelling; moderate drinking efined as one or two drinks daily for men and one per day for women can help protect you aganst heart disease. A drink is 5 oz. of wine, 12 oz. of beer or 1 1/2 oz of 80 proof whiskey or vodka.

Moderate consumption is linked to high HDL (the good cholesterol), low fibrinogen, a protein that increases risk of artery-clogging clots and low hemoglobin Alc.

A daily drink may improve many other conditions like:

  1. Irregular heartbeats (Arterial fibrillation AF) than can trigger heart attacks. Drinkers had a 27% lower risk of dying from AF than do non drinkers.
  2. Congestive heart failure. Compared to non drinkers, the risk of CHF is 34% less with those having 7-14 drinks per week.
  3. STROKE: Drinkers had a 33% lower risk compared to non drinkers.

DO NOT DRINK IF.......you are pregnant, or on any blood thinning medication such as warfarin (Coumadin).
MAMMOGRAMS FAIL 50% OF THE TIME!!!

Your life may depend on early detection. Manual exams don't reveal a tumor until it has become big enough to feel. Mammograms are not much better.

The good news is that you can improve detection to 86% accuracy by simply requesting a "Molecular Breast Imaging" test. Most hospitals can do it.

AVOID FALLS IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS Every year 250,000 Americans suffer a hip fracture . . . I became one of them last October (sigh). Within a year one in five dies! Almost half of us survivors never fully recover and require long-term nursing care. Prior to my fall I had the balance and reflexes of a cat. Now I walk VERY carefully and slowly.

You can dramatically improve your chance of avoiding a fall. Your sense of balance is like a muscle--you must exercise it regularily or it will weaken. It is easy to improve your balance.

Simply stand on one leg and move the other, bent at the knee, through space. Do this several times daily. (I do it which brushing my teeth.) When you get good at it and can stand for several minutes, try it with your eyes closed. Early on you will likely be able to do the "blind test" for only a few seconds. With practice you will be able to do it for 30 seconds. Be sure to have something sturdy to grab hold of in case you need additional support.

A VIAGRA ALTERNATIVE WITH NO WARNINGS FOR 5 CENTS/PILL

I'll bet a bean burrito that you never heard of this cheap, effective alternative. This amino acid works in the same way as Viagra. L-Arginine works by relaxing smooth muscle contractions, which boosts arterial dilation. This brings more blood to the pelvis area which results in stronger erections. It is available at any health food store and most drug stores. 250 - 500mg caps costs about 10-15 dollars.

ANOTHER BENEFIT OF THE LOWLY ASPIRIN

Researchers found that a tiny dose of aspirin daily reduces the risk of colon cancer by 22%. It is well known that a small daily does reduces heart attack risk by 30%. Several years ago I surveyed 500 of my subscribers. Only 14% took a daily child's aspirin.

So why do you ignore this evidence? APATHY! If I could sell insurance, which reduced your risk of heart attack by 30% for $3.00/month, you would bite like hungry trout by the thousands!!! WHY????? Because you wouldn't have to spend 15 seconds daily taking one little pill.

There is a risk free solution..... a multi-vitamin formula I have recommended for years. In addition to having many vital nutrients, Sam's Formula contains "White Willow Bark" from which aspirin is made. Also, there is no warning as there is on aspirin. It also has echinacea. 90 tablets cost under $8.00 from 800-667-0781.....the ONLY place it is available. You get a fine multi plus you don't have to think about taking aspirin seperately.

Dr. Mercola recently bad-mouthed aspirin. While he does publish some valuable information, most advice contains a "hook" to some vastly overpriced fancy supplement he sells. The built in confilct of desire with conviction is crystal clear. In this case he is promoting Krill Oil for $24.95. One can buy high quality fish oil for $2.93 from the above 800 number. BTW.....I do not sell anything of have a financial interest in those I recommend.

Dr Jon......Tell me everything. I'd hate to miss any of the monotony!

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GET A DOUBLE TAX DEDUCTION EVERY TIME YOU PUT MONEY IN YOUR IRA

Sell a stock with a loss. You get the additinal capital loss from the sale. If you still want to own it, buy it back in your IRA. This is "kosher" with the IRS.

BTW: Only take the year return under examination to an audit even though the notice requests it. The IRS rule states that you are required to provide ONLY the specific tax year listed in the audit.