Travel Emergencies: Be Prepared Before You Go by Elif E. Oker, M.D. Believe it or not despite the current frigid temperatures the spring and summer travel seasons are upon us. There is no better way to ruin a wonderful vacation than to be ill prepared for an emergency while away from home. As with most things in life a bit of advanced preparation is the key to weathering this storm and its impact on your…
Read More...Holistic Nursing: Its Time Has Come
By Susan Luck, RN, BS, MA, HNC, CCN Over the past few years, the Integrative Health movement has grown in popularity in Medical Centers and teaching hospitals throughout the country. Research now shows that tools and techniques such as relaxation, imagery, massage, biofeedback, and mindfulness meditation can lower blood pressure, improve glucose metabolism, and promote a sense of well being. Holistic practices are being driven by consumers demanding options to our current medical model. Many…
Read More...Fresh Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro with Jonathan Galland
Health in 30 with Barbara Ficarra Returns Live with Special Guest Jonathan Galland Co-Author of The Fat Resistance Diet! Click here to read Fresh Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro by Jonathan Galland.
Read More...Fresh Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro
Fresh Herbs: Basil, Parsley and Cilantro by Jonathan Galland We love basil, parsley and cilantro for their amazing flavors and health benefits. That’s why the recipes and meal plans of The Fat Resistance Diet™ are filled with these aromatic herbs. We are delighted to share with you creative ways to get these herbs into your day, to maximize nutrition and flavor. These herbs are more available than ever, fresh or frozen at the supermarket, the…
Read More...The Value of Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy after Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
by Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D., F.A.C.R.O. Pancreatic cancer, which generally has a very poor prognosis, is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related deaths. It killed greater than 32,000 Americans last year. Therefore, researchers are investigating methods to improve the outlook. A large study recently demonstrated that patients who underwent surgical removal of the pancreas, who were given both radiation therapy and chemotherapy afterwards, derived improved survival. When radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy are administered to…
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