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FROM THE MARCH 2010 ISSUE

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Ask the Experts
Foreignceuticals: Our Medicines Go Global
U.S. pharmaceutical companies are buying increasing amounts of drugs and ingredients for drugs from other countries—billions of dollars worth. It’s estimated that 80% of active ingredients and 40% of all finished drugs are now imported. And the percentages have been rising every year. Of course, the biggest drug companies are still located in North America, Europe, and Japan. But India and China are striving to catch up. They have a big advantage to offer—lower prices. . . . If you have a right to know where your socks and TV set were manufactured, and where your fish comes from, surely you have a right to know where your medicines were made.  Full Story

FROM THE WELLNESS GUIDE TO DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

In focus this month: Vitamin E
Confused about all the hype and conflicting info about supplements?  Go to the Guide to Dietary Supplements
FROM OUR RECIPE FILE

We Say Potato
This month’s Wellness Letter discusses the nutrition and safety of potato skins. If you like twice-baked potatoes but aren’t willing to use up a whole day’s fat allowance by mixing them with cheese and butter, try our featured recipe, Double-Baked Potatoes with Salsa.  Go to Recipe

FROM FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS
Here are the basics for staying healthy
30 major articles about exercise, nutrition, prevention, and self-care.  Go to Foundations