As the tragedy of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan continues to make headlines, it is only natural to be concerned about the fallout on our own countries.    You read stories about a run on pharmacies for potassium iodine and hear questions about the drinking water.   Are we overreacting?   The United States government has compiled recommendations from a number of agencies include the FDA and CDC that address the questions many of us have regarding the safety of our water, food and air.  To view these guidelines, click HERE.

Our hearts and thoughts are with those who have been touched by this tragedy and we encourage our readers to support the relief efforts in any way possible.  The site listed also includes charities that are accepting donations.