October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Flying The Friendly Skies, Peanut Free! Just yesterday I was traveling back from Seattle from the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.Quite a coincidence I, the "allergist," was seated next to a young woman who was recently hospitalized and admitted to the ICU for severe anaphylaxis to peanuts.
October 19, 2015 7 Early Secrets for Your Child's Smile Did you know that of the 4 million children born each year, more than half will have cavities by the time they reach the second grade?
October 18, 2015 RX For Longer Lashes Flip through any fashion magazine and you'll see models donning long, dark, full eye lashes. So, how can ordinary women get the same glamorous look?
October 18, 2015 Steakhouse Guide Dining out is one of America's favorite pastimes. Steakhouse fare is one of the most popular cuisines for all people, ages and occasions. Most people when they go to a steakhouse expect large, hearty and heavy meals. With these large portions, if someone was healthy or watching their weight, there are ways to pick and choose from the menu. Tanya's Tips_
October 18, 2015 Healthy Smile, Healthy Wallet In these uncertain economic times, it is not unusual for many patients to postpone their regular preventive care. Often viewed as unimportant if there are no obvious problems and "nothing hurts," the routine dental checkup and cleaning are put on hold in the interest of saving some money.
October 18, 2015 Breakfast Benefits for Children With the wide selection of sugar-filled items in the stores today, children want nothing to do with eating healthy. Unfortunately, childhood obesity is common these days. In fact, a recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that 16.3 percent of children and adolescents 2- to19 years old were at or above the 95th percentile for Body Mass Index (BMI) - or in other words, obese.
October 18, 2015 First Family & the Quest for a 'Hypoallergenic' Dog The search for a "presidential dog" has dominated the headlines since President Obama's campaign. It has been reported that President Obama's 10-year-old daughter, Malia, is allergic to dog hair, and thus starts the search for a "hypoallergenic" dog. Many of my patients find themselves with the desire to have a pet, despite a pet allergy as well.
October 18, 2015 Diet Myths Debunked MYTH: EATING AFTER 8 CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN The reason most people think that eating at night causes weight gain is because people tend to eat extra at night, not taking into account what they have already eaten during the day. Well, the way it works is that at the end of the day, the more calories you eat, the more weight you gain - regardless if it's during the day or at night. Even the healthiest foods, when eaten in greater amounts than needed for energy, will be stored as fat. It is not possible to circumvent the laws of thermodynamics and energy balance. It all comes down to calories in vs. calories out. However, the reason most people do gain weight from eating at night is because they have a late dinner after not eating for a long period of time. This makes it hard to make good food choices and also to keep portions in control. You may end up picking up a slice of pizza or two whereas if you weren't as hungry you would have time to cook a healthy dinner without sabotaging your diet.
October 18, 2015 Should You Smell the Flowers? The first step is to reduce outdoor seasonal "triggers" by identifying the plants and flowers that will cause you discomfort. Get tested to choose the "right" plants, shrubs and flowers that are better for you. By knowing your allergies you can also plan ahead and modify your gardening schedule. This involves having the knowledge regarding peak periods throughout the day to the culprit allergens as well as staying tuned to learn the pollen count in your town or city.
October 18, 2015 The New Heart Protectors In the past few years, omega-3 fatty acids have become increasingly popular with their numerous amounts of health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids work as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps reverse the processes of heart disease, cancer and many other conditions. As of Monday, April 13th, new research has just been added to the American Journal of Clinical Nutritionon the effects of walnuts and fish on heart disease.
