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Whooping Cough Epidemic: What You Should Know
Last week, news reports confirmed that whooping cough is now an epidemic in California. Physicians have since been inundated with calls from concerned patients. As the disease spreads both in California and nationwide it is important that the public inform themselves about pertussis (whooping cough), both what it is and what their vaccine and treatment [...]
The Parents Guide to Head Lice: Prevention and Treatment
Head lice is often a conversational piece among parents and teachers, though despite the commonality of the subject, there is a lot that many people don’t know about the topic, and there are a lot of misconceptions.
Though they do not spread disease and are not dangerous, head lice, popularly known as cooties, are dreaded because [...]
Safe Shot Strategy
One of the first rituals for new parents is the routine administration of a baby’s vaccines. Once considered mandatory in the healthcare system, many physicians are now encountering a new generation of parents who are beginning to question the vaccination program including whether or not to vaccinate. In recent years, concerns about vaccine injuries, mercury [...]
Insomnia Harming Your Immune System?
Some people can get six to seven hours of sleep, apparently function well all day, and continue on without fatigue, while others feel tired, looked tired, are foggy-minded, and generally irritable after the same amount. It is the latter group that needs to be aware of their own well-being, because these are the ones who [...]
Great Health Begins in the Gut: 15 Simple Ways to Support Your Digestion
A healthy digestive system is top priority for health, especially if you want to heal from or prevent life-threatening diseases. With good digestion, toxins are carried out of your body and the nutrients from food can nourish you.
I recently heard a famous doctor telling people that it is normal to have a bowel movement every [...]
Nutrition: How to Eat Well
By Basmaa Ali, MD
Our ancestors lived on the edge of starvation. In an effort to consume enough calories, we ate a wide variety of foods, which amply serviced the robustness of our immune system, maintenance of our bones and joints, regulatory needs of our mind and a host of housekeeping functions in our bodies integral [...]
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers Tips on Tennis Fitness
WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 1, 2010 — For millions of players across the country tennis is a year-round sport, but as the weather turns warmer, people play more frequently. Indoors or out, at local courts or center court at Wimbledon, fitness is the key for tennis players to perform well and avoid injury.
“Each year, thousands [...]
SMH ER Doctor Offers Tips for Beating the Heat
PLYMOUTH, N.H.— It is hot. Having experienced cooler temperatures the last two summers, the hazy, hot and humid weather blanketing central New Hampshire has residents and visitors looking for ways to beat the heat.
“Evaporative cooling is the key to avoiding heat related illness,” says Dr. Dawn Richardson, emergency room physician at Speare Memorial Hospital. “Squirt [...]
Heart Attacks And Drinking Warm Water
This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about Heart Attacks. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt theirdrinking habit while eating.
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. [...]
New myeloma drug shows promise in early testing
Targeted antibody well-tolerated; researchers encouraged by response
ANN ARBOR, MI. – A drug designed to target cancerous plasma cells appears promising in treating multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
A multi-center study looked at the drug elotuzumab, an antibody which is designed to target CS1, a protein on the surface of malignant plasma cells. The antibody [...]
Feel Better and Be Healthier by Balancing Your Hormones
Fluctuations, deficiencies, and excesses in hormones create changes in the mind, emotions, and physical body. When your hormones are in balance you feel good, sleep well, think clearly, are emotionally steady, and your chances of being healthy are greatly increased. When they are not in balance any number of symptoms can arise: low energy, rage, [...]
Your Pet’s Health: Eliminate Grain-Filled Foods
Holistic care is as important for your animals as it is for you. Dogs and cats are unwitting victims of the fast-food industry, ingesting biologically imbalanced processed foods. These foods contain grains such as wheat, rice, and corn, by-products and other additives such as soy, preservatives, colorings, and flavorings.
When humans eat like this, they become [...]
SKIN CANCER SCREENING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
People with nonmelanoma lesions face risks of other cancers
Plainview, NY – Now there are twice as many reasons people should visit a dermatologist for yearly skin cancer exams. According to a recent study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, people with a history of nonmelanoma lesions face twice the risk of developing other [...]
Safety Tips Emergency Physicians Say Will Help You Stay Out of the ER
Washington – Fun in the sun, by the pool, on a boat or at a barbeque can quickly send you to the emergency department if you don’t plan ahead, the nation’s emergency physicians warned today.
”We want people to have fun this summer,” said Dr. Angela Gardner, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. “But [...]
Summer Safety Begins With a Helmet
As you break out the sports equipment and start enjoying the warmer weather, the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) urges you to dust off the helmet as well. If you engage in an activity where there’s a risk of head injury, wearing a helmet is always a good idea.
“Bike-related crashes injure more than 500,000 [...]
Nation’s Emergency Physicians Remind Public: Safety Helmets Save Lives, Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury
Washington, DC -Emergency physicians are urging the public to put helmets on as outdoor activities increase and temperatures warm up. May is motorcycle safety month and a prime opportunity to remind the public about the importance of safety helmets. Helmets save lives and reduce the risk of brain injury, the nation’s emergency physicians said today. [...]
Obesity in Children: Desperation for Substance
The problems associated with child obesity are vast. There is an enormous strain on the healthcare industry while retired military leaders have warned of a serious threat to national security because many young people are unfit to enlist.
There are many suggestions on what to do. We all know them by heart. Eat right. Exercise. What [...]
How Eating Disorders Affect Teeth
Despite their life-threatening consequences, millions of people in the United States are affected by eating disorders, with the pressure to have the “ideal” figure being credited as the main contributing factor. Approximately 1 percent of adolescent girls and 2-3 percent of young women develop these destructive patterns of behavior to control their weight. While the [...]
“Spring is here and so are the flies, good tip”
Mothballs and an old nylon kneehi
Where Wasp and Yellowjackets bug you, put a handful of Mothballs in the kneehi and hang it on a nail, the area will be bug free.
ZIP LOCK BAG – Good tip!
We went with friends on Sunday for breakfast and sat in the patio section beside the house. We happened [...]
Teeth Whitening at Home and at the Dentist: What You Might Not Know
The desire for a whiter and brighter smile has been increasing steadily over the past two decades and is now the number one requested cosmetic dental procedure in The United States, according to data published by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Discolored or stained teeth can cause apprehension and insecurity, and millions of Americans [...]
New cookbook offers over 100 family recipes based on principles of healthy eating
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Anna’s Cookbook International: The 100 Most Delightful,Healthful and Easy-to-Prepare International Recipes by Anna Musciottois a collection of fat free family recipes designed to be as healthy as they are delicious.
“Good food does not have to be drenched in butter to taste wonderful”, says Musciotto. In Anna’s Cookbook International, she shows how only [...]
March – National Nutrition Month
By Margaret Lewin, MD,FACP – Medical Director, Cinergy Health
As March comes roaring in, let’s look at winter’s glorious choices of fruits and vegetables and plan to E.A.T. R.I.G.H.T.!
Eat the rainbow! Not only do foods of varying colors pack a wealth of nutrition, they also look ever so enticing on the plate!
Red fruits (think cranberries, grapes) [...]
Blood Clots/Stroke – They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue
STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters…S. T. R.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall – she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics), she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. [...]
Avoiding the Hazards of Golf
Tips from St. Joseph Rheumatology for Pain-Free Golfing
Bangor, Maine – The sun is finally shining which can only mean one thing – time to hit the links! But before you take that first swing, Donald Krause MD of St. Joseph Rheumatology has some important tips to keep your back and body healthy and pain-free. A [...]
St. Joseph Healthcare Provides Safe Summer Travel Tips
Bangor, Maine – School’s out and summer has finally arrived. Now’s the perfect time to hit the road for that family vacation. St. Joseph Healthcare wants you and your family to stay safe during your travels, and offers the following tips to help you steer clear of danger.
Before you go:
Have your car serviced, including checking [...]
On a Night of Fun and Frights, Pedestrian Safety Should Be the Primary Focus
This Halloween – drivers, parents and children should slow down for safety
Windham, CT – On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be a top priority for both drivers and parents. On average, twice as many kids are killed while [...]
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