Thursday, December 30, 2010
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
New You!
Happy New You!
Your body is constantly replacing itself.
Every day you’re a new you. Happy New You!
One of the trillions of things your body does without so much as a conscious thought from you, is to replace dead and dying cells with new, healthy cells.
It’s happening right now. Even more so when you sleep:
New intestine lining every 2-3 days, new stomach lining every 5 days, new skin every 28 days, new liver every 42 days, new bone every 90 days, new red blood cells every 120 days...
Your body creates 1,000,000,000 new cells every hour. Over time, this renewal process replaces the old you with a whole new you. This is what allows us to heal. It’s also why continued chiropractic care can be so helpful.
Your body relies on your current pattern and structure as a guide for the placement of new cells. Regular chiropractic care helps establish new, healthier patterns and structures. This is why ongoing chiropractic care, even when you don’t have an obvious ache or pain, can be beneficial. This realization has created an entirely new way to see health. It’s called: wellness.
Your body is constantly replacing itself.
Every day you’re a new you. Happy New You!
One of the trillions of things your body does without so much as a conscious thought from you, is to replace dead and dying cells with new, healthy cells.
It’s happening right now. Even more so when you sleep:
New intestine lining every 2-3 days, new stomach lining every 5 days, new skin every 28 days, new liver every 42 days, new bone every 90 days, new red blood cells every 120 days...
Your body creates 1,000,000,000 new cells every hour. Over time, this renewal process replaces the old you with a whole new you. This is what allows us to heal. It’s also why continued chiropractic care can be so helpful.
Your body relies on your current pattern and structure as a guide for the placement of new cells. Regular chiropractic care helps establish new, healthier patterns and structures. This is why ongoing chiropractic care, even when you don’t have an obvious ache or pain, can be beneficial. This realization has created an entirely new way to see health. It’s called: wellness.
Happy New You!
Your body is constantly replacing itself.
Every day you’re a new you. Happy New You!
One of the trillions of things your body does without so much as a conscious thought from you, is to replace dead and dying cells with new, healthy cells.
It’s happening right now. Even more so when you sleep:
New intestine lining every 2-3 days, new stomach lining every 5 days, new skin every 28 days, new liver every 42 days, new bone every 90 days, new red blood cells every 120 days...
Your body creates 1,000,000,000 new cells every hour. Over time, this renewal process replaces the old you with a whole new you. This is what allows us to heal. It’s also why continued chiropractic care can be so helpful.
Your body relies on your current pattern and structure as a guide for the placement of new cells. Regular chiropractic care helps establish new, healthier patterns and structures. This is why ongoing chiropractic care, even when you don’t have an obvious ache or pain, can be beneficial. This realization has created an entirely new way to see health. It’s called: wellness.
Your body is constantly replacing itself.
Every day you’re a new you. Happy New You!
One of the trillions of things your body does without so much as a conscious thought from you, is to replace dead and dying cells with new, healthy cells.
It’s happening right now. Even more so when you sleep:
New intestine lining every 2-3 days, new stomach lining every 5 days, new skin every 28 days, new liver every 42 days, new bone every 90 days, new red blood cells every 120 days...
Your body creates 1,000,000,000 new cells every hour. Over time, this renewal process replaces the old you with a whole new you. This is what allows us to heal. It’s also why continued chiropractic care can be so helpful.
Your body relies on your current pattern and structure as a guide for the placement of new cells. Regular chiropractic care helps establish new, healthier patterns and structures. This is why ongoing chiropractic care, even when you don’t have an obvious ache or pain, can be beneficial. This realization has created an entirely new way to see health. It’s called: wellness.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Top 10 Healthy Winter Foods
Fox News:Each season brings with it a new and bountiful crop of food. Even during the winter months —which typically bring less to the table — there's certainly no lack of healthy options for the fitness-conscious man. Whether you're looking to buff up, burn fat or keep your immune system primed and ready, there are plenty of cold-weather delicacies that offer a full nutritional complement to keep you in top form.
Many of the foods we enjoy during the warmer months are actually available year-round, but winter offers the perfect opportunity to branch out and experiment with some of the bolder fruits and veggies that hit their peak in the dead of snow season (some veggies actually survive out in the cold with no added protection!).
So get creative, be fearless and pay attention as AM breaks down the top 10 fresh winter foods to help you ward off that seasonal funk.
Butternut squash
Season: August-March, but typically October-November; can be stored most of winter
Butternut squash is just one of many varieties of winter squashes, but it’s probably the most versatile, offering full-bodied flavor no matter how it’s prepared — roasted, toasted, puréed or mashed. Butternut squash is also an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that may help ward off heart disease and certain cancers.
Brussels sprouts
Season: September-February
Pound for pound, Brussels sprouts contain nearly 50 percent more vitamin C — a powerful antioxidant and potential cold-fighter — than oranges. In fact, just four to six sprouts are enough to satisfy an adult's vitamin C daily requirements! But it’s more than the vitamin-C content that has health buffs praising this crunchy winter veggie: Brussels sprouts also contain nitrogen compounds called “indoles” that have been linked to anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory actions. Brussels sprouts are also a great source of folate, fiber, vitamin K, and magnesium.
Grapefruit
Season: October-June
Tart and tangy with a hint of sugary sweetness, grapefruit are the perfect winter fruit. Grapefruit are not just loaded with vitamin C – they are also packed with lycopene, an antioxidant also found in green tea. Lycopene appears to have anti-cancer properties and has recently been associated with reducing the risk of prostate cancer in men. With loads of other healthy phytonutrients and flavonoids, grapefruit are a shoo-in to any winter-foods top-10 list.
Cabbage
Season: Year-round, depending on variety; winter varieties available
A cruciferous veggie that comes in a handful of different varieties, the cabbage — particularly the red cabbage — is a winter nutrition powerhouse. Packed with vitamins A, B6, C and K, red cabbage is probably best known for its anti-inflammatory action, which is driven primarily by glutamine (an amino acid that’s also thought to boost the immune system) and anthocyanins (the plant pigments that give red cabbage its color). Served raw or boiled, this versatile veggie has been associated with the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease thanks to its nutrient-rich content.
Chestnuts
Season: October-March
While chestnuts are a well-known staple food of the Christmas season, they are rarely eaten outside of the holidays. However, chestnuts are a classic, healthy all-winter food — a great source of B vitamins as well as potassium, copper and manganese — and the perfect choice for the active, muscle-building male. Chestnuts are also one of the only nuts that contain vitamin C, making them a must-have for cold and flu season!
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Many of the foods we enjoy during the warmer months are actually available year-round, but winter offers the perfect opportunity to branch out and experiment with some of the bolder fruits and veggies that hit their peak in the dead of snow season (some veggies actually survive out in the cold with no added protection!).
So get creative, be fearless and pay attention as AM breaks down the top 10 fresh winter foods to help you ward off that seasonal funk.
Butternut squash
Season: August-March, but typically October-November; can be stored most of winter
Butternut squash is just one of many varieties of winter squashes, but it’s probably the most versatile, offering full-bodied flavor no matter how it’s prepared — roasted, toasted, puréed or mashed. Butternut squash is also an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that may help ward off heart disease and certain cancers.
Brussels sprouts
Season: September-February
Pound for pound, Brussels sprouts contain nearly 50 percent more vitamin C — a powerful antioxidant and potential cold-fighter — than oranges. In fact, just four to six sprouts are enough to satisfy an adult's vitamin C daily requirements! But it’s more than the vitamin-C content that has health buffs praising this crunchy winter veggie: Brussels sprouts also contain nitrogen compounds called “indoles” that have been linked to anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory actions. Brussels sprouts are also a great source of folate, fiber, vitamin K, and magnesium.
Grapefruit
Season: October-June
Tart and tangy with a hint of sugary sweetness, grapefruit are the perfect winter fruit. Grapefruit are not just loaded with vitamin C – they are also packed with lycopene, an antioxidant also found in green tea. Lycopene appears to have anti-cancer properties and has recently been associated with reducing the risk of prostate cancer in men. With loads of other healthy phytonutrients and flavonoids, grapefruit are a shoo-in to any winter-foods top-10 list.
Cabbage
Season: Year-round, depending on variety; winter varieties available
A cruciferous veggie that comes in a handful of different varieties, the cabbage — particularly the red cabbage — is a winter nutrition powerhouse. Packed with vitamins A, B6, C and K, red cabbage is probably best known for its anti-inflammatory action, which is driven primarily by glutamine (an amino acid that’s also thought to boost the immune system) and anthocyanins (the plant pigments that give red cabbage its color). Served raw or boiled, this versatile veggie has been associated with the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease thanks to its nutrient-rich content.
Chestnuts
Season: October-March
While chestnuts are a well-known staple food of the Christmas season, they are rarely eaten outside of the holidays. However, chestnuts are a classic, healthy all-winter food — a great source of B vitamins as well as potassium, copper and manganese — and the perfect choice for the active, muscle-building male. Chestnuts are also one of the only nuts that contain vitamin C, making them a must-have for cold and flu season!
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
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Conquering Depression with Nutrition
There is an increasing number of Americans who are becoming depressed. In fact, many are told they must be on antidepressants in order to manage their depression and make it through the day. This epidemic problem is wreaking havoc on lives, families, and our society. However, there are answers.
• Find out the shocking statistics about depression and what they mean to you, your family, friends, and loved ones.
• Discover natural ways to prevent, manage, and even reverse depression by reprogramming your thinking and maximizing your mind.
• Replace dysfunction with proper function by optimizing your nerve supply.
• Learn the nutrition secrets that can help combat depression, especially this time of year.
• Eliminate toxins that are affecting your brain and could be contributing to depression.
If you are currently suffering from depression or know someone who is, this is a very important webinar to attend. You will be sure to walk away with practical tips, a new outlook, and a plan of action to implement. Don’t let the holidays compound your stress levels and propensity towards sadness and depression.
http://ping.fm/9kp6E
• Find out the shocking statistics about depression and what they mean to you, your family, friends, and loved ones.
• Discover natural ways to prevent, manage, and even reverse depression by reprogramming your thinking and maximizing your mind.
• Replace dysfunction with proper function by optimizing your nerve supply.
• Learn the nutrition secrets that can help combat depression, especially this time of year.
• Eliminate toxins that are affecting your brain and could be contributing to depression.
If you are currently suffering from depression or know someone who is, this is a very important webinar to attend. You will be sure to walk away with practical tips, a new outlook, and a plan of action to implement. Don’t let the holidays compound your stress levels and propensity towards sadness and depression.
http://ping.fm/9kp6E
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
LOL! Laboratory tests have proven the earlier you start infants drinking
soda the more they are "socially acceptable and fit in". So start them on a
strict regimen of soda and other sugary carbonated beverages. OMG!
Yours In Health,
Dr Chad D McKernan
McKernan Family Chiropractic Center, PC
50544 Schoenherr
Shelby Twp, MI 48315
Tel: 586.532.1448
Fax: 586.532.1472
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Wellness Committee Chair for 2012 USA Wrestling, Judo, Weightlifting
1 in 3 Americans to have Diabetes Soon!
Authors go on to say the best way to prevent Diabetes is early intervention programs. Please, please, please, get you and your family following a healthy lifestyle now!
More than half of all Americans will have diabetes or prediabetes by the year 2020, at a cumulative cost of $3.35 trillion unless something drastically changes with U.S. health trends, according to a new analysis conducted by UnitedHealth Group's Center for Health Reform and Modernization.
Study investigators say diabetes and prediabetes will also account for an estimated 10 percent of total health care spending by the end of the decade at an annual cost of almost $500 billion. That's up from an estimated $194 billion in 2010.
The report, "The United States of Diabetes: Challenges and Opportunities in the Decade Ahead," was unveiled this week, because November is National Diabetes Prevention month. The study offers solutions designed to improve health and life expectancy, while also saving up to $250 billion over the next 10 years.
Personalized tips for managing diabetes: Take a health test
Approximately 26 million Americans have diabetes. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the country, according to the American Diabetes Association. Experts predict that one out of three children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetimes, which will raise their risks for heart and kidney disease, nerve damage, blindness and limb amputation.
An additional 67 million Americans are estimated to have prediabetes. In prediabetes, there are often no symptoms. In fact, the ADA notes more than 60 million Americans do not know they are on the verge of developing this dangerous illness.
Just last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report projecting that one in three Americans would have diabetes by 2050. The CDC noted the main contributing factors for the increase were an aging population, with diabetics living longer, an increase in the number of at-risk minorities, and an increase in the number of obese people in the U.S.
“Obesity is a significant contributor to the new cases of diabetes. It is certainly a factor,” Ann Albright, director of the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation tells CNN.
The most recent report by UnitedHealth addressed a number of strategies to combat diabetes over the next 10 years, focusing primarily on obesity, creating early intervention program to prevent prediabetes, instituting stronger medication programs and educating Americans on lifestyle changes they can make to combat or control their diabetes.
"There is nothing inevitable about these trends," said Simon Stevens, executive vice president, UnitedHealth Group, and chairman of the UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform and Modernization. "What is now needed is concerted, national, multi-stakeholder action."
"Making a major impact on the prediabetes and diabetes epidemic will require health plans to engage consumers in new ways, while working to scale nationally some of the most promising preventive care models. Done right, the human and economic benefits for the nation could be substantial."
More than half of all Americans will have diabetes or prediabetes by the year 2020, at a cumulative cost of $3.35 trillion unless something drastically changes with U.S. health trends, according to a new analysis conducted by UnitedHealth Group's Center for Health Reform and Modernization.
Study investigators say diabetes and prediabetes will also account for an estimated 10 percent of total health care spending by the end of the decade at an annual cost of almost $500 billion. That's up from an estimated $194 billion in 2010.
The report, "The United States of Diabetes: Challenges and Opportunities in the Decade Ahead," was unveiled this week, because November is National Diabetes Prevention month. The study offers solutions designed to improve health and life expectancy, while also saving up to $250 billion over the next 10 years.
Personalized tips for managing diabetes: Take a health test
Approximately 26 million Americans have diabetes. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the country, according to the American Diabetes Association. Experts predict that one out of three children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetimes, which will raise their risks for heart and kidney disease, nerve damage, blindness and limb amputation.
An additional 67 million Americans are estimated to have prediabetes. In prediabetes, there are often no symptoms. In fact, the ADA notes more than 60 million Americans do not know they are on the verge of developing this dangerous illness.
Just last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report projecting that one in three Americans would have diabetes by 2050. The CDC noted the main contributing factors for the increase were an aging population, with diabetics living longer, an increase in the number of at-risk minorities, and an increase in the number of obese people in the U.S.
“Obesity is a significant contributor to the new cases of diabetes. It is certainly a factor,” Ann Albright, director of the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation tells CNN.
The most recent report by UnitedHealth addressed a number of strategies to combat diabetes over the next 10 years, focusing primarily on obesity, creating early intervention program to prevent prediabetes, instituting stronger medication programs and educating Americans on lifestyle changes they can make to combat or control their diabetes.
"There is nothing inevitable about these trends," said Simon Stevens, executive vice president, UnitedHealth Group, and chairman of the UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform and Modernization. "What is now needed is concerted, national, multi-stakeholder action."
"Making a major impact on the prediabetes and diabetes epidemic will require health plans to engage consumers in new ways, while working to scale nationally some of the most promising preventive care models. Done right, the human and economic benefits for the nation could be substantial."
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Blog title...
Dr. Sherri Tenpenney, DO: There must be some other, non-obvious reason they want us all to have that flu shot that I haven't completely figured out yet. Last year, less than 20% of total population got Swine flu shot; they burned $450M worth of the stuff. I can hear CDC's Anthony Fauci now, "we're just lucky this year." Right.
Flu barely on the radar this season
There are so few cases reported in Mich. that health officials aren't tracking them
Kim Kozlowski / The Detroit News
One year after the swine flu sickened, hospitalized and killed residents around the globe, this season's flu is so mild that state health officials aren't even tracking cases.
Like the rest of the nation, flu activity is low in Michigan, said James McCurtis, spokesman for the state Department of Community Health. This contrasts sharply with last year, when few were immune to the H1N1 flu strain that created a worldwide pandemic, leading people to stand in line at clinics for a vaccine initially reserved for those deemed most at risk.
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McCurtis wondered if last season's public health campaign encouraging people to cover their mouths when coughing, wash their hands more often and use sanitizers led to habits that have helped stave off seasonal flu thus far.
"Maybe people are listening and adhering to the guidelines," McCurtis said. "This is a very good start. We're at the end of November and only seeing sporadic cases. That's pretty good."
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can be mild to severe and sometimes fatal, mostly among people over age 65. Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches and fatigue.
Last year's swine flu was the first global pandemic in 40 years. It was first detected in the United States in April 2009 in a 10-year-old California patient, and then spread to the rest of the nation. In contrast with seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus preyed primarily on people under age 65: Schools closed; people clamored to get the vaccine; health officials gave regular reports of vaccine availability and updated the number of people struck by the virus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates more than 12,000 Americans died of swine flu last season.
But this year, flu is barely on the radar screen. McCurtis was aware of only one case of seasonal flu that has been confirmed in Michigan, but he added that people don't always go to see their doctor when they are sick.
Even so, McCurtis cautioned that it's early in the season, which runs from late August through May, with the peak usually occurring during January and February.
That means people should still get a flu shot, which includes protection against the H1N1 virus and two seasonal strains. People can get the vaccine from their local physicians and various retailers.
The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over the age of 6 months, especially those at high risk of complications, including children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions, such as asthma.
An early surge of people have gotten flu shots at Dr. George Blum's offices in Bingham Farms and West Bloomfield. Blum, a pediatrician, has been trying to encourage others who are not interested in the flu shot to get it. Some people have concerns about the vaccine making people sick afterward and that is not true, Blum said.
"If everybody would get flu vaccines," Blum said, "there wouldn't be an epidemic every year."
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20101126/LIFESTYLE03/11260374/Flu-barely-on-the-radar-this-season#ixzz16WP03giM
Flu barely on the radar this season
There are so few cases reported in Mich. that health officials aren't tracking them
Kim Kozlowski / The Detroit News
One year after the swine flu sickened, hospitalized and killed residents around the globe, this season's flu is so mild that state health officials aren't even tracking cases.
Like the rest of the nation, flu activity is low in Michigan, said James McCurtis, spokesman for the state Department of Community Health. This contrasts sharply with last year, when few were immune to the H1N1 flu strain that created a worldwide pandemic, leading people to stand in line at clinics for a vaccine initially reserved for those deemed most at risk.
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McCurtis wondered if last season's public health campaign encouraging people to cover their mouths when coughing, wash their hands more often and use sanitizers led to habits that have helped stave off seasonal flu thus far.
"Maybe people are listening and adhering to the guidelines," McCurtis said. "This is a very good start. We're at the end of November and only seeing sporadic cases. That's pretty good."
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can be mild to severe and sometimes fatal, mostly among people over age 65. Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches and fatigue.
Last year's swine flu was the first global pandemic in 40 years. It was first detected in the United States in April 2009 in a 10-year-old California patient, and then spread to the rest of the nation. In contrast with seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus preyed primarily on people under age 65: Schools closed; people clamored to get the vaccine; health officials gave regular reports of vaccine availability and updated the number of people struck by the virus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates more than 12,000 Americans died of swine flu last season.
But this year, flu is barely on the radar screen. McCurtis was aware of only one case of seasonal flu that has been confirmed in Michigan, but he added that people don't always go to see their doctor when they are sick.
Even so, McCurtis cautioned that it's early in the season, which runs from late August through May, with the peak usually occurring during January and February.
That means people should still get a flu shot, which includes protection against the H1N1 virus and two seasonal strains. People can get the vaccine from their local physicians and various retailers.
The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over the age of 6 months, especially those at high risk of complications, including children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions, such as asthma.
An early surge of people have gotten flu shots at Dr. George Blum's offices in Bingham Farms and West Bloomfield. Blum, a pediatrician, has been trying to encourage others who are not interested in the flu shot to get it. Some people have concerns about the vaccine making people sick afterward and that is not true, Blum said.
"If everybody would get flu vaccines," Blum said, "there wouldn't be an epidemic every year."
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20101126/LIFESTYLE03/11260374/Flu-barely-on-the-radar-this-season#ixzz16WP03giM
Friday, November 26, 2010
A new study suggests that time in front of the television may be partially to blame for weight gain, high blood pressure, and heart disease risk.
The study looked at close to 4,000 individuals, divided into two groups -- those whose TV-watching increased over five years and those whose TV-watching remained the same. The researchers then examined the two groups for symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
FYI Living reports:
"The results showed that an increase in TV-watching does have an unhealthy effect.
For both men and women, people who increased their TV viewing similarly increased their waistlines. Meanwhile, women who watched more TV also developed higher blood pressure than women who watched the same amount as before.
Interestingly, these factors were not affected by exercise".
The study looked at close to 4,000 individuals, divided into two groups -- those whose TV-watching increased over five years and those whose TV-watching remained the same. The researchers then examined the two groups for symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
FYI Living reports:
"The results showed that an increase in TV-watching does have an unhealthy effect.
For both men and women, people who increased their TV viewing similarly increased their waistlines. Meanwhile, women who watched more TV also developed higher blood pressure than women who watched the same amount as before.
Interestingly, these factors were not affected by exercise".
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), a leading privacy group, has asked a federal appeals court to suspend the U.S. government's program of introducing full-body imaging machines at airports.
According to the group, the imaging machines constitute a suspicionless search of all airport travelers in an extremely invasive way -- so invasive that it violates the reasonable standard contained in the Fourth Amendment.
Wired reports:
"The constitutional challenge aside, EPIC also charges that the Department of Homeland Security, in rolling out the devices, violated a host of bureaucratic policies requiring public review, including the Administrative Procedures Act. What's more, the group claims the machines, among other things, violate the federal Video Voyeurism Prevent Act, which protects against capturing improper images that violate one's privacy."
Further, scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) sent a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology in April warning of potential health risks -- including skin cancer -- from the scanners, which distribute a dose of radiation to the skin and underlying tissue.
According to the group, the imaging machines constitute a suspicionless search of all airport travelers in an extremely invasive way -- so invasive that it violates the reasonable standard contained in the Fourth Amendment.
Wired reports:
"The constitutional challenge aside, EPIC also charges that the Department of Homeland Security, in rolling out the devices, violated a host of bureaucratic policies requiring public review, including the Administrative Procedures Act. What's more, the group claims the machines, among other things, violate the federal Video Voyeurism Prevent Act, which protects against capturing improper images that violate one's privacy."
Further, scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) sent a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology in April warning of potential health risks -- including skin cancer -- from the scanners, which distribute a dose of radiation to the skin and underlying tissue.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Hospital Errors still at an all time high!
Report: Harmful Errors, Accidents Still Common in Hospitals
Published November 25, 2010
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NEW YORK - Despite a decade of efforts to improve patient safety in hospitals -- initially inspired by a seminal report on the problem from the U.S. Institute of Medicine in 2000 -- harmful errors and accidents are still common, new research suggests.
The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that between 2002 and 2007, the number of patients experiencing infections acquired in the hospital, medication errors, complications from diagnostic techniques or treatments, and other such "harms" did not change.
Researchers looked at 2,300 patient admission records from 10 randomly selected hospitals in North Carolina. They found 588 incidents of patient harm resulting from medical procedures, medications, or other causes. Two-thirds of these complications were considered preventable by reviewers at the hospitals themselves.
Recently, the U.S. Office of the Inspector General released a report estimating that medical complications contribute to 180,000 patient deaths per year, and that overall, these complications cost Medicare up to $4.4 billion annually.
"These harms are still very common, and there's no evidence that they're improving," said the current study's lead author Dr. Christopher Landrigan, a physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The problem is that the methods that have been best proven to improve care have not been implemented across the nation."
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Published November 25, 2010
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NEW YORK - Despite a decade of efforts to improve patient safety in hospitals -- initially inspired by a seminal report on the problem from the U.S. Institute of Medicine in 2000 -- harmful errors and accidents are still common, new research suggests.
The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that between 2002 and 2007, the number of patients experiencing infections acquired in the hospital, medication errors, complications from diagnostic techniques or treatments, and other such "harms" did not change.
Researchers looked at 2,300 patient admission records from 10 randomly selected hospitals in North Carolina. They found 588 incidents of patient harm resulting from medical procedures, medications, or other causes. Two-thirds of these complications were considered preventable by reviewers at the hospitals themselves.
Recently, the U.S. Office of the Inspector General released a report estimating that medical complications contribute to 180,000 patient deaths per year, and that overall, these complications cost Medicare up to $4.4 billion annually.
"These harms are still very common, and there's no evidence that they're improving," said the current study's lead author Dr. Christopher Landrigan, a physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The problem is that the methods that have been best proven to improve care have not been implemented across the nation."
Read more: http://ping.fm/4SGY7
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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Food of the Week at truewellnessdr.com:Enjoyed cooked or raw, cauliflower is a great addition to your Maximized Way of Eating, and now it's available year-round. While green vegetables may contain more chlorophyll, cauliflower is also rich in nutrients and, like its cousins, cabbage, kale, and broccoli, it provides health-promoting sulfur compounds not found in many other vegetables.
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It's not the bugs in Similac that make me sick - let's recall the other ingredients! http://ping.fm/dhRpd
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Make Family Exercise Fun with Geocache!
It is the new craze and you pronounce it Geo-cashing, like cashing a check.
It is difficult to get kids outside and exercise when they have 3 different Video Game Units and On Demand Movies. Families are looking for something fun to do, while holding their children’s attention. Well, look no further. This high-tech, worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure is not only fun, but a great way to exercise. Anyone can place a geocache (hidden container) in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the treasure’s existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS unit can then try to locate the treasure (geocache). You can find 1000’s of treasures in your area by going to www.geocaching.com.
A GPS unit is an electronic device that can determine your location in your area. GPS units come in many shapes and sizes and can even be used on cell phones that have GPS capability. All you need to do is download the program (some are free) and get hunting. Coordinates are normally given in Latitude and Longitude. You can use the device to navigate from your current location to another location. Some devices have their own maps, built-in electronic compasses, and voice navigation, depending on the complexity of the device.
Geocaching or GPS Units start at $75.00 up to hundreds of dollars. You can find a wide range of new and used units at www.amazon.com or go to a place like Gander Mountain and let a sales associate know you are looking for a handheld GPS unit for Geocaching.
What is usually in a cache?
A Cache can contain many things, but always has a log book. The logbook contains information from the owner of the cache, notes from visitors and can contain much valuable, rewarding, and entertaining information. In smaller caches, a log sheet may be used.
Larger caches may contain a logbook and any number of more or less valuable items. These items turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. You never know what the owner or other visitors of the cache may have left there for you to enjoy. Remember, if you take something, it is only fair for you to leave something in return. It is recommended that items in a cache be individually packaged in a clear, zipped plastic bag to protect them from the elements.
Caches can be found just about anywhere in the world. Caches range from (1-5) in difficulty. Some unique locations on the planet can be quite diverse. Make sure to read the cache descriptions carefully, especially the difficulty and terrain ratings as some cache finds can be technical and physically challenging. Some of the more difficult caches can be found on the side of a cliff or underwater only accessible to people that have special equipment.
Even the skillful placement of a small logbook in an urban environment may be quite challenging to find even with the accuracy of a GPS. Have fun and remember to share your geocaching experiences with others.
There are 3 simple rules to Geocaching:
1. If you take something from the cache, leave something of equal or greater value.
2. Write about your find in the cache logbook.
3. Log your experience at www.geocaching.com.
Dr. Chad McKernan, DC is a prominent local and nationally recognized speaker. He is on the Wellness Advisory Council for USA Wrestling, Judo, and Weightlifting. He consults these athletes on Nutrition, Exercise and Injury Prevention. He can be reached at macn8@comcast.net or go to www.truewellnessdr.com.
It is the new craze and you pronounce it Geo-cashing, like cashing a check.
It is difficult to get kids outside and exercise when they have 3 different Video Game Units and On Demand Movies. Families are looking for something fun to do, while holding their children’s attention. Well, look no further. This high-tech, worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure is not only fun, but a great way to exercise. Anyone can place a geocache (hidden container) in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the treasure’s existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS unit can then try to locate the treasure (geocache). You can find 1000’s of treasures in your area by going to www.geocaching.com.
A GPS unit is an electronic device that can determine your location in your area. GPS units come in many shapes and sizes and can even be used on cell phones that have GPS capability. All you need to do is download the program (some are free) and get hunting. Coordinates are normally given in Latitude and Longitude. You can use the device to navigate from your current location to another location. Some devices have their own maps, built-in electronic compasses, and voice navigation, depending on the complexity of the device.
Geocaching or GPS Units start at $75.00 up to hundreds of dollars. You can find a wide range of new and used units at www.amazon.com or go to a place like Gander Mountain and let a sales associate know you are looking for a handheld GPS unit for Geocaching.
What is usually in a cache?
A Cache can contain many things, but always has a log book. The logbook contains information from the owner of the cache, notes from visitors and can contain much valuable, rewarding, and entertaining information. In smaller caches, a log sheet may be used.
Larger caches may contain a logbook and any number of more or less valuable items. These items turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. You never know what the owner or other visitors of the cache may have left there for you to enjoy. Remember, if you take something, it is only fair for you to leave something in return. It is recommended that items in a cache be individually packaged in a clear, zipped plastic bag to protect them from the elements.
Caches can be found just about anywhere in the world. Caches range from (1-5) in difficulty. Some unique locations on the planet can be quite diverse. Make sure to read the cache descriptions carefully, especially the difficulty and terrain ratings as some cache finds can be technical and physically challenging. Some of the more difficult caches can be found on the side of a cliff or underwater only accessible to people that have special equipment.
Even the skillful placement of a small logbook in an urban environment may be quite challenging to find even with the accuracy of a GPS. Have fun and remember to share your geocaching experiences with others.
There are 3 simple rules to Geocaching:
1. If you take something from the cache, leave something of equal or greater value.
2. Write about your find in the cache logbook.
3. Log your experience at www.geocaching.com.
Dr. Chad McKernan, DC is a prominent local and nationally recognized speaker. He is on the Wellness Advisory Council for USA Wrestling, Judo, and Weightlifting. He consults these athletes on Nutrition, Exercise and Injury Prevention. He can be reached at macn8@comcast.net or go to www.truewellnessdr.com.
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