October 28, 2008
Food Allergies October 16, 2008
Dr. Sears explains that children often develop allergies because they are fed certain foods before their digestive tract is able to process it.
To help stave off potential allergies, Dr. Sears recommends:
No foods other than breast milk before 6 months
No egg yolks until 9 months
No egg whites before 12 months
No milk before 12 months
No peanuts or peanut butter until age 2. If there’s a history of peanut allergies in the family, then no peanut products before age 3.
Is Your Commute Killing You? October 15, 2008
Tod, 51, developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from the long hours he spent behind the wheel and on airplanes racking up frequent flyer miles. DVT is a blood clot that forms in the leg due to poor circulation. If it dislodges, it is carried through the blood stream to the lungs and can cause a pulmonary embolism. To avoid DVT, doctors suggest changing positions and stretching frequently to prevent blood from pooling in the legs. Regular exercise can also help to offset the deleterious effects of long commutes.
Damaged Goods? October 13, 2008
Statistics show that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common than you may think. Approximately 20 million Americans are infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) and 6.2 million more are infected every year. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women contract HPV at some time in their lives. Researchers estimate that up to 80 percent of women will contract HPV by age 60.
Male Biological Clock October 10, 2008
Turns out women aren't the only ones with ticking biological clocks. Recent studies show that the older a man gets, the higher the risk that his sperm will mutate, and men over 40 have a greater chance of producing children with bipolar disorder. The Doctors discuss the latest developments in male fertility and what’s in store for older fathers and "start-over dads."
Is Body Mass Index Accurate? October 7, 2008
The body mass index (BMI) is a means of determining whether a patient is overweight. Research indicates that the BMI only uses height and weight as factors and doesn’t take into account that muscle weighs more than fat; therefore athletic people may measure as obese. The Doctors agree that it’s a good idea to use the BMI but take it with a grain of salt.
Teens Need More Sleep! September 30, 2008
Studies have shown that teens need at least nine hours of sleep per night and most are only getting six hours.
Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered? September 30, 2008
A coalition of 100 colleges across the country have banded together to lobby to reduce the drinking age from 21 to 18. Dr. Lisa thinks this effort to lower the drinking age may be a play by the colleges to lessen their responsibility for underage student drinking. She adds that the number one killer of teens is drunk driving. But Dr. Ordon believes, "If you’re old enough to die for your country, you’re old enough to drink."
Are Backpacks Dangerous? September 29, 2008
Parents worry that overloaded backpacks may be harmful to their children. The Doctors say that backpacks are only dangerous if used improperly. Dr. Sears suggests roller bags to minimize back injuries, but if that's not possible, make sure that the backpacks do not weigh more than 15 percent of your child’s weight.
Do lunch meats cause cancer? September 24, 2008
A new ad campaign released by The Cancer Project suggests that eating hot dogs and other meats preserved with nitrates can lead to cancer. Dr. Ordon says that the ad may overstate the danger, but Dr. Sears points out that nitrates, a common preservative in lunch meats, are carcinogenic. Dr. Lisa thinks a kid can have a hot dog once in awhile, as long as they stick with the old adage, everything in moderation.
Explaining Menopause
Should women receive time off for menopause? Dr. Lisa describes the severity of some women's symptoms and offers treatment suggestions. Next up, studies have shown that girls are starting puberty 18-months earlier than their mothers did, and two years earlier than their grandmothers did. What could be the cause? Dr. Lisa explains that fat triggers hormones like estrogen, and suggests that obesity could be a considerable factor.
It's time to be bold about who you really are.
You should understand that being different is fantastic. In fact, rejoice in all those things that make you different. Ultimately, it’s not how you look or what group you’re in that will determine your success in the world. I think you can carve new territory, you can do something completely out of the box, and if it is an act of love and goodness, it will be completely embraced---as bizarre as that may seem.
If you have faith in your real self, you’ll suffer less. You won’t waste valuable time that could be spent on more important things. There’s no time to waste. It’s time to be bold about who you really are.
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Life is short.
Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances, you just have to live life to the fullest. Laugh as much as you can, spend all your money, tell someone what they mean to you, tell someone off, speak out, dare to be different, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, pig out, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, smile until your face hurts. Don't be afraid to take chances or fall in love and most of all, live in the moment because when you look back someday, knowing you have no regrets it's going to be what makes you smile.
Have a good day!
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Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.
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