What is Swine Influenza? Swine flu is an influenza virus that causes an upper respiratory illness, and occasionally death, in pigs. It is an Influenza A virus. There are three main types of Influenza A viruses: human, pig (swine) and bird (avian) type. Swine flu does not usually affect humans, but if the strain mutates, it may be capable of infecting humans. Humans can then [...]
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2009 Swine Flu Infections in Humans
Posted in Infections, tagged 160 degrees farenheit, Amantadine, CDC, Centers for Diease Control, fever, flu shot, H1N1, influenza A virus, Mexico, New York, oseltamivir, outbreaks, pork, rimantadine, swine flu, upper respiratory infection, zanamivir on April 29, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Probiotics Prevent Diarrhea Related to Antibiotics
Posted in Supplements, tagged antibiotic associated diarrhea, antibiotic side effects, antibiotics, bladder infection, certain yeast or bacteria, dangerous strains of bacteria to overgrow, friendly bacteria, gut, probiotics, sinus infection, skin infection, yogurt on April 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Did you know that taking probiotics will help prevent side effects related to antibiotics? Antibiotics do not treat the common cold. They do, however, kill the germs that cause sinus infections, skin infections and bladder infections. But like everything else in life, antibiotics can have a downside. They also kill the good bacteria that live [...]
5,2,1,0 Rules for Healthy Kids and Organic Produce
Posted in Nutrition, tagged American Academy of Pediatrics, apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, five servings of fruits and vegetables, grapes, lettuce, nectarines, one hour aerobic activity, organic fruits and vegetables, organic produce, peaches, perars, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, TV time, two hours screen time, zero sugary drinks on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know that you can help your kids become healthier by paying attention to the 5, 2, 1, 0 rules recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics? That means five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, no more than two hours of screen time (TV and computer) a day, at least one hour [...]
Rear-Facing Car Seats Safer for Infants and Toddlers Until Age Two
Posted in Child Safety, tagged American Academy of Pediatrics, car accident, car safety, car seat, Child Safety, fractures of the legs, front-facing car seats, keep toddlers in car seats until age two, rear-facing car seats, spinal cord injuries, weak necks on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Infants and toddlers are five times less likely to have serious injuries such as paralysis due to spinal cord damage if placed in rear-facing carseats until age two.
Broccoli Sprouts Decrease Bacteria that Cause Stomach Ulcers and Stomach Cancer
Posted in Nutrition, tagged alfalfa sprouts, antioxidant, Baby broccoli sprouts, bladder cancer, Broccoli, broccoli sprout smoothies, cancer fighting, Cancer Prevention Research, carcinogen, Causes Stomach Ulcers and Cancer, Dietary Sulforaphane-Rich Broccoli Sprouts Reduce Colonization and Attenuate Gastritis in Helicobacter pylori-Infected Mice and Humans, gut, H. pylori infection, isothyiocyanates, peptic ulcer disease, stomach ulcers, sulforaphane on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Baby broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, an agent that promotes antioxidant action in the gut. A study by Jed Fahey and colleagues at the the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine showed that broccoli sprouts decrease the number of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. H. pylori, listed as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization, promotes the development of stomach ulcers and stomach cancer.
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One Small Step toward Weight Loss, One Big Step toward Better Health
Posted in Weight Loss, tagged Atkins diet, calcium, cholesterol, colon health, cut out fast food, cut out sodas, DASH, decrease TV time, diet, eliminate sweets, energetic, Exercise, five fruits and vegetables, food diary, health, obesity, Ornish diet, pill, Pritkin diet, second helpings, sugary drinks, walking, Weight Loss, Zone diet on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am frequently asked by my patients, “What is the best weight loss diet?” (Followed by the question, “What pill can you give me to lose weight?” which is the topic of another article!) My answer is, “Whatever diet works for you.” THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS “THE DIET.” Many diets promote weight loss [...]
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