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March Newsletter


"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe."

- Anatole France
Calif. Bill Aims To Limit Which Rx Drugs Are Listed in High-Cost Tiers

California lawmakers are considering a bill ( AB 339) that aims to keep prescription drug costs down by limiting which medications insurers can include in the highest-cost drug tier, Capital Public Radio's " KXJZ News" reports.

 

 
123 Measles Cases Confirmed; Calif. Lawmakers Plan Vaccine Bill

On  Monday, the California Department of Public Health confirmed 107 measles cases in the state, at least 39 of which can be linked directly to an outbreak that began at Disneyland in December 2014, the Los Angeles Times' " L.A. Now" reports.

 
Measles Outbreak, Measles Vaccine: Top Questions Answered

The U.S. measles outbreak now includes at least 102 infected people in 14 states. Most of the cases have been tied to Disneyland in Southern California. The outbreak has many people wondering why a disease that was eradicated from the United States in the year 2000 is now infecting so many people, and what role vaccination requirements may have had in the outbreak. We asked experts to explain how the vaccine works and why the outbreak is happening now.


Identity Theft  

If someone steals and uses your personal information, take these three steps as soon as possible:

  1. Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting companies.
  2. Get your free credit reports.
  3. Create an Identity Theft Report by filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and your local police department.
Test your Antioxidant Levels*

***Antioxidant levels tested with the Biophotonic Scanner, as seen on the Dr. Oz's show:

Dr Oz With Antioxidant Biophotonic Scanner

 

*For more information email DoctorEagles@Yahoo.com  

March Checklist



Fight seasonal allergies

Talk with your physician about starting medication before the pollen season. Increase intake of allergy-fighting foods, including carotenoid-rich sources (apricots, carrots, salmon, spinach, etc.), citrus fruits and purple/red produce.


Start your garden

Soil can be worked as soon as it crumbles easily and has no ice crystals. Seeds that can be sown early include lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach, cornflowers, poppies and sweet peas.


Move clocks forward one hour

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 am on Sunday, March 8


Get passports in order

Processing may take several months or longer unless you pay extra. Renew passports even if they are due to expire after your return


Volunteer for the Special Olympics

This year's World Games will be held from July 25 to August 2 in Los Angeles