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Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Aug 29th, 2010
Another study that confuses the public and tells us nothing except that we need better research. This study included over 4000 Dutch heart attack patients between the ages of 60 and 80. The majority of participants were men. These patients had already experienced a heart attack within the last decade which put them at high [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Aug 24th, 2010
The nation is undergoing it’s largest egg recall- a half billion eggs that were shipped to 22 states- and we need to know what we can do to avoid food poisoning from Salmonella. How does this bacteria get into the egg in the first place? One way is when hens eat contaminated feed. Salmonella can [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Aug 15th, 2010
Another study indicates an increased risk of asthma, rhinitis (related to allergies) and eczema in teens with the use of Tylenol. There have been numerous studies the past 2 decades and it’s time for practitioners to educate parents. Even using Tylenol once a year raised the risk of asthma by 43%. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Aug 13th, 2010
What can we do to keep our minds sharp and active even as we age? Here’s my top 7 things to do that I’ve put together from a recent neuroscience conference given by Jonathan Jordan, LCSW. 7. Good Dental Hygiene- cleaning your teeth and flossing keeps inflammation down which helps oxygen and glucose get to [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Aug 8th, 2010
You may be tired of hearing about mosquito-borne illnesses, but they are not going away anytime soon. New recent cases of Dengue fever have been found in Florida and are predicted to move up north. Dengue fever is primarily found in tropic and subtropic regions, such as South and Central America and Southeast Asia. Due [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Aug 1st, 2010
New research indicates an increase in the risk of heart attack in people who take calcium supplements. It also questions the use of calcium in preventing osteoporosis and whether it really reduces fracture risk. The body contains more calcium than any other mineral. The majority of it is found in bones and teeth. But calcium [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jul 23rd, 2010
This article is not just about losing those last 5-10 pounds that feel forever stuck on you. It’s main message is how to avoid those endocrine disruptors that we are swimming in that raises the risk for cancer and other inflammatory diseases. The guidelines are helpful and something we should all be striving for to [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jul 14th, 2010
Don’t be surprised if your pediatrician recommends a cholesterol test. We used to think that was just for “older” adults. With the growing epidemic of obesity and diabetes in children, earlier screening has been recommended. This is especially true for kids who have a strong family history of heart disease or high cholesterol. Some of [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jul 7th, 2010
There may be good reason to limit your exposure to TV and video games. Less than 2 hours is recommended and this is why… HealthDay – MONDAY, July 5– Too much time spent watching television and playing video games can double the risk of attention problems in children and young adults, new research finds…. Read [...]
Posted in Health, Wellness, Women's Health on Jun 27th, 2010
Sleep is more important than you think. If you’re not getting enough, talk to your doctor or practitioner to find the cause and get treatment. Lack of sleep can lead to many medical problems and in rare cases may even prove fatal. Read the rest of this post from NYT > Health Technorati Tags: health, [...]
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