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Slaughterhouse: The Shocking Story of Greed, Neglect, and Inhumane Treatment Inside the U.S. Meal Industry Gail A. Eisnitz (See book keywords and concepts) Not only would they rehire Walker and expunge all records of his termination, but they would give him a retroactive promotion, back pay, vacation and sick time, and relocation expenses. Walker wanted to fight on to expose slaughterhouse conditions, but GAP was understandably thrilled with the victory. Walker—who, since being fired by the USDA, had been shunned by all prospective employers—accepted the settlement. There was once an ad for the movie Alien that said, "In space no one can hear you scream." Well, in a vacuum of media coverage, no one can hear you win.

Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition Larry Trivieri, Jr. (See book keywords and concepts) Regular walks can also cut sick time in half when a cold or flu does strike. Exercise helps move lymph fluid and white blood cells through the body. Properly managing stress is another important preventive measure. Taking time out for yourself can be a major step in avoiding infection, as can having support, love, and meaning in your life, all of which help reduce susceptibility to illness. Should congestion and other symptoms arise, Dr. Murray recommends applying a menthol-based (not petroleum-based) preparation to the upper chest before going to bed.

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley (See book keywords and concepts) The average sick time for the vitamin C-takers was only 7 days, compared to 12 days among those who had been on the placebo. Dr. Dick's findings confirm a series of university studies done in Toronto during the 1970s. In this series involving more than 1,000 students, Terrence W Anderson, Ph.D., also found a trend toward less severe cold symptoms among those taking supplemental C. In one test, for instance, the number of days "home sick" with a cold was 30 percent lower for vitamin C users than for nonusers.

Smart Exercise: Burning Fat, Getting Fit Covert Bailey (See book keywords and concepts) My boss would have had to pay me for only about six days of sick time. He wouldn't have had to pay for physical therapy — I did my own! A fat, out-of-shape person would have said, "I can't get from my car to the office," or, "I can't negotiate the stairs." The point is, fit people need less medical care, less time in the hospital, and less time away from work. Fit people are cheap to have around. Wow — at the rate I'm going, I believe I can come up with a good argument for curing the national debt with exercise!

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