One Choice Could Add $300 Billion to Economy, Save 8000,000 Lives

http://www.science20.com/news_articles/breastfeeding_could_add_300_billion_into_the_global_economy-164551

Spending more on good food is associated with a healthier diet and weight

http://www.imim.cat/news/213/spending-more-on-food-is-associated-with-a-healthier-diet-and-weight

My Ordeal

I have wanted to share something with you for four months. Unfortunately, for legal reasons, I could not speak about it until now. Many of you know what I am talking about. I appreciate your willingness to indulge me as I feel it critically important to clear my name.

On a mid-September evening after meeting my husband for dinner after work, I was driving home in a violent rainstorm. All of a sudden, I was pulled over by police, arrested, and charged with multiple violations, including a hit and run accident and driving under the influence.

Of course, I was stunned because I did not hit any car and was not inebriated. Regrettably, I was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time.

I have dedicated my life to helping people. I would never jeopardize that ideal through such an act of cowardice.

Many of you read about my situation in the local media or heard it through the grapevine. I am speaking of it now because my reputation as a wife, mother, and health professional was tarnished. I felt embarrassed, humiliated, and every other emotion you can imagine. Publicizing my arrest in the media before innocence or guilt was determined took its toll on me.

I am truly humbled by those of you who reached out to me in support.

I vehemently defended my innocence every step of the way and am elated to say that the truth won out. Every charge against me was dropped, my case was thrown out of court, and any record of the unfortunate incident was totally expunged from public record.

In addition, the judge admonished law enforcement for their poor judgement, lying under oath, and overly aggressive treatment.

I now understand more than most that every day, people end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Please come away from this knowing that, at least in my case, if you fight for what you believe in, the truth can win out in the end.

Sincerely, Bonnie

Elite Athletes Try a New Training Tactic: More Vitamin D

http://www.wsj.com/articles/elite-athletes-try-a-new-training-tactic-more-vitamin-d-1453745154

EU to Test for Endocrine Disruptors

http://www.cornucopia.org/2016/01/eus-test-for-endocrine-disruptors-threatens-4-8-bil-in-u-s-food-exports/

Diet Foods Are Tanking. So The Diet Industry Is Now Selling 'Health'

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/01/20/462691546/as-diet-foods-tank-confusing-health-labels-replace-them

One Way Big Pharma Stifles Complaints Over Soaring Drug Costs

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/01/21/patient-groups-drug-makers-high-drug-prices/79001722/

Hot flush relief from acupuncture or placebo?

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-menopause-acupuncture-idUSKCN0UX2I6

Navigate the Yogurt Culture War

We are reposting this now that yogurt makers are suing each other left and right over marketing claims. Cornucopia came up with a great piece and yogurt scorecard in late 2014.

http://www.cornucopia.org/Yogurt

USDA Revokes Grass-Fed Label

http://www.cornucopia.org/2016/01/usda-revokes-grass-fed-label-standard/

Campbell's Soup Support GMO Labeling

http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/newsroom/news/2016/01/07/labeling/

FitBit Sued Over Claims Heart Trackers Miss the Beat Big-Time

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-06/fitbit-sued-over-claims-heart-trackers-miss-the-beat-big-time

Does cancer screening saves lives? Unclear, researchers say

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-screening-benefits-questioned-idUSKBN0UL01120160107

EPIC Bars sold to General Mills

How many times has this happened to products we love?

http://newhope360.com/news/meat-snack-maker-epic-acquired-general-mills-will-operate-under-annies-business

Psychotherapy May Have Lasting Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/30/psychotherapy-may-have-lasting-benefits-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome/?ref=health&_r=0