“Don’t drink the water!” That’s the warning that thousands of Americans have received. Our tap water was once promoted as the safest in the world, but the mounting evidence – including revelations of contamination, improper filtering and poor waste management – shows otherwise.
Now 100,000 Alabama residents are being told that their water is not safe to drink, thanks to the hazardous chemicals (PFOA and PFOS) found in their tap water supply. Consumers are told that they should not drink the water until a temporary filter is installed in September. Even then, how can anyone be certain that the water is safe!?
MyDx, Inc. (OTCQB: MYDX) wants to change that. The company has developed the first handheld chemical analyzer for consumers to measure what they eat, drink and inhale. Its next product, AquaDx, will ship in the comings weeks to ensure that consumers are safe before taking a sip. The device can be pre-ordered now by calling 818-280-6800. For more information, please visit www.cdxlife.com/aqua-sensor/.
MyDx’s groundbreaking product is a critical first step not only for consumers but for regulators, municipals, corporations and others who want to know that the water is safe to consume. It could prevent a housing crisis as realtors, homebuilders and school officials use it to prove that their water supply is clean – and take quick action if it is not. The need for MyDx carries over to business travelers hopping from hotel to hotel, as testing the water could become as essential as checking for bed bugs under the sheets.
The Alabama water crisis is a reminder of the many hazards that surround us, but MyDx is here to make sure the world is a safer, cleaner place.
I would like to offer you one of the first interviews with former Pfizer Scientist and Panasonic Market & Product Developer, Mr. Daniel Yazbeck, since the global commercialization of its patented handheld chemical analyzer, MyDx. Please email me at psugarman@irpartnersinc.com or call me at 818-280-6801 with any questions or to arrange an interview time. MyDx is based in San Diego and will be available for any live interviews in California.
The AquaDx sensor can detect Chromium-6 or the Erin Brockovich chemical in tap water.
Below is a link to the latest press release announcing that the company will be giving free AquaDx sensors to residents in Florida.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mydx-ships-free-aquadx-sensors-125000559.html
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Walmart Invites America to a Free Health Check-Up Saturday, Oct. 15
Walmart Wellness Day is the largest single-day health event in the nation
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 10, 2016 – For a four hour period on Oct. 15, nearly everyone in America will have access to free health screenings, education, services and products as Walmart stores nationwide host Walmart Wellness Day.
Based on the impact of America’s Biggest Health Fair held by Walmart last year, the company is again hosting the largest single-day health event in the nation with free health screenings expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of people, some whom may be taking an active role in their health for the first time.
The newly named Walmart Wellness Day will take place from noon—4pm local time on Saturday, Oct. 15 in more than 4,600 Walmart stores across the country. The event will provide free blood glucose, blood pressure, vision screenings (where available), product samples and information on health insurance options. Additionally, more than 10,000 of Walmart’s licensed pharmacists will offer immunizations in all Walmart pharmacies in the US.
Walmart Wellness Day by the numbers:
· Walmart beat five world records with last year’s single-day event for the most:
o Blood pressure, glucose and vision screenings – more than 280,000 screenings were conducted
o Immunizations – nearly 52,000 administered
o Food samples – more than 2 million free samples of healthier foods were distributed to customers
· Nearly 3,000 customers were advised to visit their health care professional based on their blood glucose screening results
o 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
· More than 7,000 reports of high blood pressure detected
o About 75 million American adults (32%) have high blood pressure—that’s 1 in every 3 adults, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
“The cost of healthcare in America has risen to more than $3 trillion, but the health of our customers is something we can’t put a price on,” said George Riedl, senior vice president and president, Health and Wellness, Walmart U.S. “As more than 90 percent of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart store, we’re committed and uniquely positioned to providing accessible and affordable healthcare that helps busy families live better. Walmart Wellness Day is at the center of that commitment. These screenings provide customers with a basic yet vital understanding of their general health conditions and ways to improve it.”
Walmart has conducted thousands of health screenings over the past several years, some of which may have had lifesaving results. Last year, a Walmart pharmacy manager in Everett, Penn., reported that one patient's readings during the wellness event “were so alarming that she went immediately to the emergency room where she was treated for a hypertensive emergency. Her family, her doctors, and the patient were all extremely grateful for Walmart’s clinical intervention. It was truly gratifying to see how we can really make a difference in patients’ lives every day.”
Products that Help Customers Live Healthier Lives – Under One Roof
“Our commitment to this doesn’t end in our Health and Wellness area,” added Riedl. “We have many of the products customers need to start or continue their journey to a healthy lifestyle such as fresh produce, apparel, exercise equipment and wearable technology.”
Walmart is the only retailer in the U.S. helping our customers live heather lives that operates its own pharmacies, vision centers and Care Clinics, and provides a comprehensive assortment of preventative and wellness products in the following categories: grocery, electronics, sporting goods, home, apparel and consumables in stores and online.
During Walmart Wellness Day, companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Gojo, BD, Pfizer, US Nutrition, Bausch & Lomb, Clorox, Bayer, 3M, Kellogg’s, GSK, Tums, Chile Avocadoes, Dannon, Uncle Ben’s and Vega will be in-store providing customers with free product samples.
Healthcare Begins Here
For the third year, Walmart is working with DirectHealth.com to help customers identify their health insurance needs, compare coverage options and enroll in the plan that is right for them. The customer open enrollment program for Medicare and Affordable Care Act plans --Healthcare Begins Here --will be available Oct. 15, 2016 through Jan. 31, 2017 in more than 2,300 Walmart stores, online and via phone.
To learn more about Healthcare Begins Here and Walmart’s assortment of affordable wellness solutions, visit Walmart.com/healthcare.
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Explore The Power of Poison in natural and cultural history
at the Natural History Museum of Utah’s new guest exhibit, starting Oct. 15
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 5, 2016 - From classic fairy tales such as Snow White, to modern medicine, poison has played an intriguing role in the natural world and human history. The public is invited to explore the many facets of poison through a new immersive and engaging guest exhibit, The Power of Poison, to run Oct. 15, 2016 – April 16, 2017 at the Natural History Museum of Utah at the Rio Tinto Center, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ever consider the possibility of being poisoned by your own hat, or how snake venom can be used to save lives? Adults and children will both love exploring the mysteries of poison in the exhibit’s five inviting sections:
Poison in Nature
Enter Columbia’s Chocó forest and see how golden poison arrow frogs, huge Brazilian wandering spiders, aggressive bullet ants, toxic caterpillars and paralyzing curare vines—among other organisms—use poison to their advantage in their daily lives. This section features live animals!
Poison in Myth and Legend
Be transported back in time and investigate some of history's most interesting poisoning cases, many of which remain unsolved, and discover which poisonings from the Brothers Grimm, Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes and Shakespeare are based on truth. Interact with an “enchanted” book of ancient botanical knowledge, in which animations of poisonous plants come to life at the touch of a page.
Detecting Poisons Theater
See a live exhibit interpreter present stories of real-world poisonings starting in the 1800s, and hear of the scientific methods used by criminal investigators to solve cases. Since toxicology only came about in the late 1800s, mysterious deaths, including Cleopatra’s and Napoleon’s, are still considered by some experts to be the result of poisonings.
Poison by Accident
Play the role of a forensic detective and solve three poisoning cases by examining victims’ symptoms caused by various toxins and poisonous creatures. Learn about substances that may be safe to humans but poisonous to animals, and vice versa.
Poison for Good
Learn how the study of plant and animal toxins has helped researchers develop ingredients for life-saving drugs. For example, Gila monster venom, which stimulates insulin production and lowers blood sugar levels, is now being used in diabetes treatment.
The Power of Poison exhibit was made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor, Zions Bank and Major Sponsor, R. Harold Burton Foundation; and was organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org).
The Power of Poison exhibit is included in the general cost of admission to the Museum. For more information, visit https://nhmu.utah.edu/ or call or call 801.581.4303. Follow the Natural History Museum of Utah on Facebook, @NHMU on Twitter and on Instagram.
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About the Natural History Museum of Utah
The Natural History Museum of Utah is one of the leading scientific research and cultural institutions in the country. Established in 1963, the Museum‘s collections contain over 1.2 million objects and offers innovative exhibitions and educational programs to thousands of residents and visitors each year, including traveling and permanent exhibits, special events and other programs. With an expected attendance of 180,000 visitors a year, the Museum also offers a variety of outreach programs to communities and schools throughout Utah, reaching every school district in the state annually. The Museum has an active science program with more than 30 scientists and 10 field exhibitions each year.
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