Now that we are in the midst of flu season, there’s a lot of anxiety about vaccines and treatments. So it’s always good to be reminded of good old common sense practices to prevent infection in the first place. This week, esteemed British Medical Journal has published an excellent review article (link at bottom) which looks at those simple precautions — and yes, indeed, there’s excellent evidence that common sense works!… Read the rest
Tag Archives: Wellness
Flu Health: Which Natural Medicines Are Best?
The flu season has arrived; mostly H1N1 now, we should soon start to see more seasonal flu as well. There are a lot of healthy approaches to fight this infection. I have made a link below to an article from the Natural Medicines Database, an outstanding physician-oriented website.… Read the rest
Malaria Pills: Which One To Take (If Any)?
The October holiday is approaching, and many people are flying south to enjoy a tropical vacation. It’s important for travelers to be medically prepared so as not to have their trip ruined by diarrhea, fevers, or other illnesses. The mosquito-born illness of malaria is also a concern.… Read the rest
Rabies and Kids: Great New Website
With World Rabies Day approaching on September 28th, the U.S. Center for Disease Control has announced a new website geared towards children which discusses the terrible, fatal viral disease of rabies. It’s an extremely kid-friendly and high yield source for children.… Read the rest
Which Health Websites Do You Trust?
I’m a big believer in patient empowerment — having them researching as much as they can about their conditions. Modern doctor-patient relationships are very interactive, and less patriarchal than in previous generations. I think it’s great when patients come in with a lot of internet information.… Read the rest
There's Good Meat, And There's Bad Meat
There’s a lot of evidence accumulating regarding which meats are good, or bad, for your health. We seem to understand the basics but it’s nice to start getting data to back up what common sense tells us.
A recent study did indeed suggest what many have thought — that a diet high in red & processed meat worsens heart conditions and causes early death, including from cancer.… Read the rest