I missed all the commotion about the latest favorable research on bio-identical HRT. I have been traveling quite a bit recently, but that’s not really why. I missed the commotion because there wasn’t any. No headlines, no concerned voices or faces on the radio or television. Guess I shouldn’t be surprised, even though the favorable report was published in one of the most trusted mainstream medical journals, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

It turns out that Li’l Abner actually had some worthwhile medical advice in the midst of all those comic strip gags. You might remember seeing big vats labeled “Kickapoo Joy Juice” in some of the sketches. The characters used Kickapoo Joy Juice to fight off colds. It may sound silly, but some of its ingredients-most notably its one or two cloves of garlic-are clinically proven to have cold-fighting effects.

Vitamin D deficiency is making a roaring comeback. That means some of the conditions vitamin D plays a key role in preventing-like osteoporosis, and even prostate and breast cancer-are also on the rise. And, unfortunately, some of the things the “experts” have been telling us to do for years (in the name of good health and, of course, safety) have actually made the situation much worse. But there’s an easy solution to the vitamin D deficiency problem-and it’s not the one you might be thinking.

If there’s anything that demonstrates the arrogant, elitist attitude of Congress-critters, Senators, and the rest of los Federales towards ordinary citizens, the new “Mediocare” (better known as Medicare) prescription drug reform is it. Apparently, the new plan is good enough for us, but not for them!

It’s not just young women thinking about starting families who need the nutrients I listed on page 6 in the Grandparents’ Corner. Everyone needs plenty of vitamin B12, folic acid, and zinc. You probably already know about some of their individual health-promoting actions, but as a trio, these nutrients are the most important part of any cancer prevention program.

You probably already know about bone density scanning, since it’s so heavily promoted by mainstream medicine and available at any corner drug store these days. It can tell you whether you’ve gained or lost bone over a prolonged period of time, usually 9 to 12 months or more. But there’s also a simple, inexpensive, “mail-in” urine test, called the NTx test, that can monitor bone loss on a daily basis.

IN THIS ISSUE: The essential nutrient you need more of-and how to get it absolutely free; Proof that this “mythical” treatment can cut your colds by three days or more; Saving babies from birth defects: When “enough” isn’t enough; Slash bone loss almost in half with real HRT; Stop or prevent osteoporosis with the help of one simple test; The nutrient trio you need to reduce your risk of cancer; “Mediocare” prescription drug reform: Why your elected officials think it’s good enough for you, but not for them;