Salmonella Bacteria

Well, it’s official, the salmonella bacteria that has been allegedly plaguing the tomato crop has been quelled.  The FDA lifted it’s warning on tomatoes yesterday, though we may not be out of salmonella bacteria woods yet. While the tomato crops were initially prime suspect in the salmonella Saintpaul (the strain of salmonella) outbreak it appears that true culprit may hot peppers. A vegetable tomatoes are often combined with in preparation of various sauce mixes.

Investigators still don’t know what caused the outbreak, which has now sicked over 1200 people in 42 states. While the FDA is not ready to clear the tomatoe crop 100% of salmonella bacteria they have cleared all recently harvested crops. So any fresh tomatoes at your local grocery store should be safe to consume.

Tomatoes harvested during the spring crop could still be tainted with salmonella bacteria. So be wary of canned tomato based products, as they could be contaminated. Additionally, be wary of all hot peppers. While investigator’s haven’t officially issued a warning on peppers yet, they have said they are the top suspect in this continuing investigation.

AIDS and HIV Opportunistic Infections

The tragic news is that if you have been infected with the HIV, you may not show any signs or symptoms of that infection for some time. While you might feel as if you have the flu or just a bad cold, most people simply brush those feelings off. Even those who frequently fight a fever or sore throat or even swollen glands typically feel like it is “just a little bug”…you certainly don’t go right away and think, oh, wow, I might have AIDS. The virus can lie quietly in your body for some time, all the while eating away at your immune system. It is this stealthy little menace that is killing millions, even decades after it was first recognized. Read more

Improve Heart Health: Healthy Eating Habits

50% of men will die from heart failure… maybe more by the time you read this. In this day and age heart disease is rampant. Sad but true… the eating habits of many people these days are literally killing them. Watch what you eat.

It doesn’t matter what type of ’shape’ you are in. Everyone needs to be cognizant of what they eat and what type of diet they are involved in on a daily basis. Your health and your diet should be a priority. Let’s take a look at some of the foods that, if you’re serious about your health, you should stay away from. Read more