It’s a dismal day. There’s snow falling in quarter-size flakes, and the temperature hovers around 28 degrees. Your room is cold, and your bed is warm. The last thing you want to do is jump out of the covers to complete your morning exercise routine. Feeling defeated, you pull the blankets over your head vowing to hit the gym later that day.
What you have failed to realize – it is possible to exercise in bed. Of course, I’m not talking about a cardio workout. I’m talking about low impact movements that can easily be done while on your comfortable
Healthy Holiday Eating
by Dean Heller MD November 25th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My father is 82 and has multiple medical problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He is coming to my house for Thanksgiving dinner, and I want to make it as healthy for him as I can. What should I do?
It is great that you are thinking of him on Thanksgiving (and throughout the holiday season). While you want to make it healthy, you also want to let them enjoy the meal.
Here are a few suggestions. First, suggest that he eats the white meat turkey, without the skin,and avoid ham or other meats that may be higher in sodium. Obviously,
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It is great that you are thinking of him on Thanksgiving (and throughout the holiday season). While you want to make it healthy, you also want to let them enjoy the meal.
Here are a few suggestions. First, suggest that he eats the white meat turkey, without the skin,and avoid ham or other meats that may be higher in sodium. Obviously,
More of the Healthiest Foods
by Mackenzie M. November 24th, 2011 | Nutrition
It has been a few months since I wrote about “Five of the Healthiest Foods,†and in that time I have discovered several more foods that are absolutely delicious, and absolutely healthy for you. Some are well-known “super foods,†and others are hometown staples that have recently gained attention from nutritionists and scientists alike.
Like the five foods I previously wrote about, these items will not only make you feel more energetic and well, but they will also supplement your daily diet with much needed vitamins and minerals. Also keep in mind, these items can be found at
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Like the five foods I previously wrote about, these items will not only make you feel more energetic and well, but they will also supplement your daily diet with much needed vitamins and minerals. Also keep in mind, these items can be found at
Medication and Yeast Infections
by Lori Sciame November 21st, 2011 | Medication
Close to 75% of women experience the unpleasant itching and discharge associated with a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives. Whether the infection is brought on by antibiotic use, or something else, the distinct symptoms can make a woman feel miserable.
Not too long ago, a woman had to make an appointment with her doctor in order to get a prescription to take care of the infection. The process was costly, as it involved paying for the office visit, as well as for the prescription itself. Thank goodness, anti-fungal medications can now be purchased over the counter.
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Not too long ago, a woman had to make an appointment with her doctor in order to get a prescription to take care of the infection. The process was costly, as it involved paying for the office visit, as well as for the prescription itself. Thank goodness, anti-fungal medications can now be purchased over the counter.
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Stroke and Muscle Spasticity
by Dean Heller MD November 18th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My grandfather had a stroke about 1 year ago. He went through intensive rehabilitation, and is now able to walk, and is doing well, but he complains of muscle spasms and difficulty moving his arm fully because it feels too tight. What can he do for this?
It sounds like your grandpa has muscle spasticity. This is a very common problem after stroke. While rehabilitation can help, sometimes it cannot completely resolve this problem. Many people get improvement with the use of Botox. This is the same medicine that plastic surgeons use for cosmetic reasons, but because its mechanism of action is through relaxation of muscles, it
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It sounds like your grandpa has muscle spasticity. This is a very common problem after stroke. While rehabilitation can help, sometimes it cannot completely resolve this problem. Many people get improvement with the use of Botox. This is the same medicine that plastic surgeons use for cosmetic reasons, but because its mechanism of action is through relaxation of muscles, it