Mind and Body - Page 682

October 18, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Meal Makeover (Nutty Stir Fried Rice)

The fried rice served in Chinese restaurants is usually made with white rice and a ton of oil. It's tasty but a nightmare if you're watching your weight. Typical fried rice can have as much as 400 calories and 15 grams of fat per cup. Reducing the oil, substituting brown rice for white and adding good fiber rich vegetables not only leaves the fat and calories but results in a dish that is healthy and filling.

October 18, 2015

Kid's TV Advertising

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend children get an hour or more of exercise daily. On the flip side, we recommend children engage in less than two hours of "screen time" daily, which includes TV, computer, video games, and so on. When hopscotch and Freeze Tag were in, this was no problem. But, now this recommendation sounds like we're trying to make each child an Olympian.

October 18, 2015

Implants, Piercings and Prosthetics, Oh My! What You May Reveal to TSA Employees

With holiday travel season quickly approaching, new rules on airport security scanners are on the minds of thousands of U.S. travelers. Think you know what to expect? Well, you may be revealing even more than you thought

October 18, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Tilapia Controversy

Is it really better to eat a hamburger than have a piece of tilapia?

October 18, 2015

Allergy Alert: Survival Guide for Allergy Sufferers!

[caption id="attachment_920" align="alignleft" width="90" caption="Dr. Bassett"][/caption] Seasonal allergies may cause a variety of symptoms for sufferers such as nasal stuffiness, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes in addition to an increase in mucus causing the familiar "clearing" of the throat in some.There are also a variety of associated things that I hear from my allergy patients in the office, such as "fatigue" and lack of energy.In many cases congested nasal and sinus passages may cause poor quality, interrupted sleep as a result of sleep disordered breathing.So what to do?

October 18, 2015

Alergy Alert: Asthma Sufferers Beware!

Alert: FDA Advises Patients to Switch to HFA-Propelled Albuterol Inhalers Now

October 18, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Should I Keep a Food Journal?

Q_ Will keeping a food journal really help me in my efforts to lose weight?

October 18, 2015

Star Smile Secrets: Braces or Veneers?

Crooked teeth have been a problem since 50,000 BC according to archaeologists who have found ancient Greek orthodontic appliances-the precursor to today's braces.

October 18, 2015

Tanya's Tasty Tips: Healthy Snacking (Edamame)

Edamame are a great source of protein, fiber, soy and essential amino acids. Edamame can be found shelled or in the pod and are often sold frozen in bags. They have become so popular that they can be found not only in Asian markets and health food stores, but in the freezer section at most local supermarkets. Edamame are delicious steamed in the pod and salted, or shelled and tossed into soups or salads. Seapoint Farms now sells packets of dry roasted edamame that makes a delicious and crunchy snack, and unlike salted peanuts, edamame are much lower in fat and higher in fiber.

October 18, 2015

Let's Stop Bullying Kids With Food Allergies

A surprising new study released in this month's issue ofAnnals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunologyfound that children and adolescents with food allergies are frequently bullied and harassed by their schoolmates and peers. It has been estimated that more than 3 million children in the U.S. have food allergies. Apparently one-third or more of children over the age of 5, who are allergic to certain foods, have experienced harassment, and bullying at school because of their food allergies, according to researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City found.