It doesn’t matter if you’re on the slopes, at the beach or hibernating in front of a fire — chances are at some point you’ll be searching the aisles of the local drugstore looking for relief from dry lips. Read the rest of this entry »
What Is Epilepsy?
May 7th, 2012
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects nearly two 2.5 million people in the United States. Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. A seizure is an electrical discharge of brain cells that causes a change in a person’s consciousness, movement and/or sensations. Read the rest of this entry »
Your Hospital Stay. Part 2
May 3rd, 2012
“My baby loves to be wrapped up really tight but I can’t make the blankets stay like they could in the hospital.”
Your nurses will offer you the education you need to feel comfortable in the complete care of your baby: bathing, umbilical cord care, diapering, taking temperatures, circumcision care, and swaddling. Read the rest of this entry »
Your Hospital Stay. Part 1
May 3rd, 2012
One of the very best things you can do for yourself and your new baby is to take advantage of your hospital stay. Private insurance as well as federally subsidized programs now allow Moms and babes several days, depending on your method of delivery. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about your new baby and get a bit of rest before heading home. Read the rest of this entry »
Time-Saving Tips
April 26th, 2012
Plan three menus for the week instead of seven — But make a little extra. This makes meal preparation and shopping easier.
Use leftovers creatively — If you’ve served vegetarian chili over rice, try the same chili rolled in a tortilla with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and melted low-fat cheese. Ground turkey meatballs served with spaghetti can instantly become meatball sandwiches the next night, accompanied by a large tossed salad and whole-grain rolls.
Try grilling foil packets — Combine boneless chicken breasts with a little red or green pepper, raw broccoli, onion, garlic powder, a splash of white wine and a teaspoon of olive oil in a foil packet. Toss on the grill for 15 minutes or until the juices of the chicken run clear. To further speed cooking, pop the chicken in the microwave for 2 or 3 minutes before grilling. No messy cleanup — and tastes great, too. Serve with quick-cooking brown rice and fresh fruit. Do the same with any fish.
Make-your-own nights — Instead of focusing on putting the meal together yourself, invite the children to help out. Provide each child with an individual pan pizza shell.
Pasta to the rescue — Take advantage of the quick-cooking varieties such as angel hair or capellini, which cook in 4 to 6 minutes, or buy refrigerated pasta. Add heated cocktail shrimp or chicken strips and your favorite red pasta sauce. Presto — a quick and tasty dinner that scores high nutritionally, especially when accompanied by a tossed salad, bread and fresh fruit.
Street Drugs Designer Drugs
April 18th, 2012
The term “designer drugs” refers to those street drugs that are manufactured synthetically. They include the new generation of drugs such as synthetic heroin (“China white”), MPTP, and MDMA (“ecstasy”). Read the rest of this entry »
Cancer Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments. Part 2
April 18th, 2012
Of the 1,000 respondents, 85% knew of the Di Bella treatment, the research team found. Fifty-three percent indicated that their hopes of being cured had increased since they became aware of the Di Bella treatment, and 63% indicated they would try unproven treatments that give some hope of a cure. Read the rest of this entry »
Cancer Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments. Part 1
April 18th, 2012
More than half of cancer patients would try unproven treatments in the hope of a cure, and many would not discuss such alternative treatments with their doctor, according to the results of an Italian survey conducted at the height of intensive media coverage of a questionable treatment. Read the rest of this entry »
Reduce Your Risks
April 9th, 2012
While regular screenings are important, there are plenty of things you can do to help protect yourself from common cancers. The American Cancer Society and other organizations recommend the following for your cancer prevention regimen:
Aim for about 30 minutes of exercise a day. Read the rest of this entry »
Is Aspirin Therapy the Answer?
April 5th, 2012
Many studies have shown that aspirin is effective in reducing blood clots that can cause heart attacks. The evidence is so definitive that doctors now routinely prescribe aspirin therapy for people at risk for heart attacks. But according to Mayo Clinic experts, women aren’t taking advantage of this easy, inexpensive treatment as often as they should. Read the rest of this entry »