The biggest misconception: The more you workout and lift weights, the more protein you need.
Proteins should account for 10-18% of total calories in one’s diet. One with a sedentary lifestyle needs about .8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Those working on strength need a bit more (1.2-1.6 g/kg), while endurance athletes need the most (1.2-1.78 g/kg). Thus, a 175-lb. sedentary male needs about 250 calories from protein, while a long distance runner weighing 160 lbs. would need about 500 calories from protein. However, these amounts do not linearly increase based on increased duration of a run, or an
Tiny Ticks, Big Illness – Understanding Lyme Disease
by Lori Sciame April 8th, 2011 | Diseases
Lyme disease. Depending on where you live, you may or may not have heard about this illness. Caused by the tiny insect called a tick, this illness creates severe health effects such as skin, nervous system, heart, and joint problems. Although present across the nation, the disease occurs most frequently in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Massachusetts. One statistic from the New York State Department of Health shows the enormity of the problem: over 77,000 cases have been reported in that state since Lyme disease became reportable in
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Palliative Care
by Dean Heller MD April 7th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My mother is 85 and has dementia, she also has pain from arthritis. I want her to be out of pain, but I don't want to be too aggressive with her treatment. What are my choices?
Certainly quality of life for your mother is most important, and being out of pain is an important part of this. There is a branch of medicine called palliative care that helps with these type of patients exactly. The goal of this care is to help improve the patient's quality of life but consider the appropriate amount of care given. Try and find a
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Certainly quality of life for your mother is most important, and being out of pain is an important part of this. There is a branch of medicine called palliative care that helps with these type of patients exactly. The goal of this care is to help improve the patient's quality of life but consider the appropriate amount of care given. Try and find a
Quinoa
by Louise April 4th, 2011 | Diet, Nutrition
Have you heard of quinoa? Quinoa is a seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. It is loaded with amino acids and nutrients, a food recently "rediscovered" and gaining praise for its health benefits.
Quinoa is a complete protein. This means it contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a superb options for vegetarians or vegans who are worried about omitting a few essential proteins from their diet (which is probably an unnecessary concern, but it doesn't hurt to be on the safe side).
In particular, it is abundant in
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Quinoa is a complete protein. This means it contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a superb options for vegetarians or vegans who are worried about omitting a few essential proteins from their diet (which is probably an unnecessary concern, but it doesn't hurt to be on the safe side).
In particular, it is abundant in
Treatment for a Child’s Fever
by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 1st, 2011 | Pediatrician on Call
Is it better to give my child Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for a fever?
Late fall, winter and spring are key times for a large variety of viral illness that cause a whole range of symptoms, but most concerning to all parents is fever. Fever is the body's response to an infectious agent and the means to start to immobilize the agent and kill it. Therefore, a fever should be treated to control extreme levels of fever and/or for comfort. Most fevers under 102 do not need to be controlled aggressively since at this level it is generally safe and the
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Late fall, winter and spring are key times for a large variety of viral illness that cause a whole range of symptoms, but most concerning to all parents is fever. Fever is the body's response to an infectious agent and the means to start to immobilize the agent and kill it. Therefore, a fever should be treated to control extreme levels of fever and/or for comfort. Most fevers under 102 do not need to be controlled aggressively since at this level it is generally safe and the