Why exercise is a big part of the cure “I know I’m supposed to exercise, but I’m just too tired.” This is the comment I hear from so many of my breast cancer patients. I am a physical therapist who sees women after they have had a mastectomy, reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiation — or any combination of those treatments. [...]
The short answer from a dietitian Q: Is it possible to eat too much protein? A: Like other food sources, too much of a good thing is not good at all. High protein intake also means ingesting excess calories and placing strain on your kidneys. Eating too much protein in one sitting over and over again can stress your [...]
Pot may seem harmless, but it’s not to your baby Pregnancy is a magical time in your life — unless you’re puking all day, worrying all the time or sobbing because of hormone overload. If you’re desperate for relief, you might be tempted to try marijuana during pregnancy. Ob/Gyn Rebecca Russell, MD, offers compelling reasons for [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Meat from conventionally raised poultry was twice as likely to contain multidrug-resistant Salmonella as poultry labeled antibiotic-free or organic, according to a first-of-its-kind study being presented at IDWeek 2019. A related study of a variety of meat purchased from randomly selected stores found nearly one-third of Salmonella in contaminated samples was resistant to three or more antibiotics [...]
(Reuters Health) – People with diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy may be less likely to develop chronic kidney disease than those who shun these foods in favor of sweets and meats, a research review suggests. Compared to people who tended to avoid fruits and veggies and pile their plates with [...]
Ice Pops They can soothe your throat when it’s sore, swollen, or dry. They also keep you hydrated, which is key when you fight the flu. Getting enough fluids keeps your mucus thin and eases congestion. Image by Lorri Lang from Pixabay Read more at WebMD… The post 10 Foods to Eat When You Have [...]
HAY fever and how to best combat it is the hot topic among Ballarat gardeners right now. Brighter spring days are enticing more people back into their gardens with the annual dreads of hay fever and asthma symptoms. iStock, ScottNodine Read more… Photo credit: southernfoodwaysalliance] [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons The post [...]
Women who get the vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during pregnancy can help protect themselves from some diseases—and they can give their babies some early protection as well. This happens because pregnant women who are vaccinated can pass along some of the antibodies (proteins that fight disease) they get [...]
Over the span of more than 20 years and three presidents, as surgeons general we’ve confronted more than our fair share of devastating public health crises, from emerging infections like bird flu, SARS, the H1N1 pandemic, and Ebola, to the opioid crisis and national-preparedness issues like hurricanes and terrorist attacks. All of them are tragic. [...]
Avoid unintentional weight gain Even when you think you’re eating healthy, you may want to think again. There are some foods pretending to be healthier than they really are. Or they may be healthy only if you don’t overdo them. Here, dietitian Laura Jeffers, MEd, RD, LD, points out seven foods that could be undermining your attempts [...]
