June 1st, 2010 I had my annual dental checkup and teeth cleaning appointment. Going to the dentist is NOT my favorite past time. In fact, I used to see my dentist every 5 years for my check ups, but for the last 10 years I have changed to bi- yearly checkups. This is not an example for you to follow, it is an extension of my personal phobia of dentists after having a very bad childhood experience. Enough said about that.
Spring fever–the cruelest time of year for millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies and hay fever. A time for endurance marathons trying to survive running noses, screaming sinuses, headaches, sneezing, stuffiness, colds and localized misery from brain fog and allergy medication. Read more to learn about a unique nasal treatment…
Have you ever been exposed to an advertisement that lured you into a store only to find out the “DEAL” was not the “DEAL?” Somehow there’s always a reason for why the deal is not a good deal and what you REALLY need is this item, model, etc. that has more bells and whistles, and costs more. Find out what the latest Bait and Switch by the FDA is….
Air quality is an important factor that can influence our health. Most people are aware of outdoor air pollution. Local T.V. weather reports routinely broadcast air quality levels and warn us to stay indoors if air pollution particulates increase too much. But how safe is staying indoors for you? EPA reports that indoor air is often 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air and chemicals in air fresheners actually increase indoor pollution. So what can you do?
Bowel dysfunction is a normal and expected side effect of abdominal surgery with cancer, gastric, colon, small bowel, pancreatic and liver surgeries. However it is one of the most difficult part of recovery from these types of surgeries. The problem can last as long as three to five days in patients. Patients who spent time rocking in a rocking chair resumed bowel activity more quickly than patients who did not, which meant they felt better sooner and recovered faster. Rocking chair therapy has been used for easing lower back pain, constipation, arthritis, C-sections and abdominal hysterectomy pain.
A simple reminder this holiday season.
Dr. J. Owen Hendley, infectious disease expert reminds each of us that flu viruses can live 8 to 12 hours on paper or cloth, 24 to 48 hours on non-porous places like doorknobs and phones and up to 72 hours on wet surfaces, like towels, and faucets.
Words that lift, inspire, motivate, elevate and transform us…
Peace: A state of tranquility: Freedom from disturbance
Wisdom: The exercise of sound judgment, discerning between truth and error
Patience: The quality of bearing offenses without anger or revenge, trusting the time table of God
Mercy: Tenderness of heart which disposes a person to overlook error
As a nutritionist I am frequently asked “what should I eat and what shouldn’t I eat?” My answer seems to always surprise those individuals who ask the question. My answer is “eat REAL food as close to its natural state as possible, and eat a wide variety of protein (meat and dairy), carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legume), and just a little fat, and avoid as much as possible man-made, artificial, highly processed, packaged convenience food, and fried food.
Proactive vs. Reactive
Every day our body is bombarded with germs , viruses, and bacteria. Cold and flu season and allergies can place additional stress on the Immune System, requiring it to work overtime to provide protection. “Immune-boosting” is a term often used to suggest individuals take a product to initiate a surge of protection against an invading sickness. Oft times this is in response to an unusual situation or a once-in-a-while situation and not a daily occurring event. In this scenario, individuals are “reacting” to a situation in which they feel their immunity might be threatened which could then lead to sickness or a disease, such as exposure to someone who is already sick, or entering an enclosed environment that can circulate an unhealthy environment such as in an airplane, commuter transportation, hospital,or dense personal contact such as in schools and corporate portable cubicles for high density office space.
Joe wakes up each morning at 6:00 A.M. He does his aerobic and anerobic exercises and then makes a “healthy” breakfast using his favorite high fiber cereal with low fat milk, a side of papaya, high fiber toast and his daily multivitamin/mineral supplement. To his daily supplement he adds some antioxidants that contain high amounts of “good-for-you-polyphenols” from green tea, some important herbs, and various minerals that consist of citrates, gluconates, sulfates, carbonates, a polynicotinate, and even an alpha-ketoglutarate. Only the best will do for Joe!
Is Joe off to a healthy start? Has he “covered” his bases providing adequately for his nutritional needs? Has he “fueled” his body properly and provided for additional protection and immune fortification?
