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What’s it like to be an English bulldog? More people are finding out, say integrated health specialists Dr. Michael Gelb and Dr. Howard Hindin. “A bulldog’s airway passages are quite restricted because of the shape of its face, and they are often especially vulnerable to illnesses such as cardiac disease and cancer,” says Dr. Michael Gelb of The Gelb Center in New York (www.gelbcenter.com), a holistic dentist known worldwide for pioneering integrative treatments. Dr. Hindin of the Hindin Center for Whole Health Dentistry (www.hindincenter.com) partners with Dr. Gelb in a multidisciplinary approach to treating chronic disease affecting millions of Americans.
Grandma’s recipes may also carry a legacy of ills, expert shares tips for change. High blood pressure ran in Dee Louis-Scott’s family, along with a talent for preparing delicious, beautiful meals that kept everyone at the table for hours. “I hear many families with a history of medical problems who say they can’t do anything about it because it’s ‘genetics,’ ” says Louis-Scott, author of “Believe in the Magic,” www.mattiefisher.com, an inspirational biography of her late mother, Mattie Fisher.
It’s hard to stick to a low-calorie diet day after day to lose weight, but new research shows you don’t have to, says Dr. Susie Rockway, a veteran nutritional and biochemical expert in the U.S. health industry. “Recent studies show you can lose 10 to 30 pounds in eight weeks through alternate-day fasting,” she says. “Every other day, dieters in the study ate only lunch – no breakfast or dinner – between noon and 2 p.m. The following day, they could eat whatever they wanted.
TEXAS– As summer winds down, families in Texas are beginning to prepare for the new school year. A new school environment can sometimes be difficult for children with asthma. This back-to-school season, the American Lung Association highlights tips for families of children with asthma and stresses the importance of crafting a plan to properly manage asthma in a school environment.
(StatePoint) veryone has heard about a cosmetic procedure that left a patient unsatisfied or worse. But don’t let those anecdotes scare you. There are plenty of qualified, talented doctors available for every procedure. Whether you’re investigating a tummy tuck or laser fat removal, don’t rush to the first doctor in the phone book. For better results, do your research: • Ask your friends for referrals, particularly if you like their results. • While cost may be a factor, remember, less is not always more.
LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) —
New research suggests giving patients easier-to-take medicine and no-copay medical visits can help drive down high blood pressure, a major contributor to poor health and untimely deaths nationwide. Those efforts were part of a big health care provider's eight-year program, involving more than 300,000 patients with high blood pressure.
HOUSTON, While summer has been in full swing for some time now, for many parts of the country, the hottest days are yet to come. Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, offers tips for those who want to continue their outdoor workouts in the rising temperatures.
(StatePoint) The busy back-to-school season can be riddled with all kinds of emotions for both parents and kids. From new schedules to new school supplies, a headache may not be far behind. In fact, 44 percent of parents say that they expect to get a headache during the back-to-school season, according to a recent survey by the makers of Excedrin.
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It is important for parents to remember the basics about prevention and management of allergies, said a pediatrician from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Armando Correa, an assistant professor of pediatrics at BCM and a pediatrician at Texas Children’s Hospital, offered the following tips:
-Seek immediate medical attention for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tongue or other extremities.
-Consider short-term medication for symptoms such a runny nose, itchy eyes or sneezing.
-If symptoms persist, contact your pediatrician.
-For children under the age of 2 experiencing allergies, always seek medical attention.
-Help manage environmental allergies by avoiding places that have just been cleaned or places where pets frequent.
Correa also offered tips on food allergies:
-If your child has multiple or severe allergies, they should always carry an injectable medication.
-Always read the food labels and be aware of where foods are manufactured.
-Consider allergy testing for children with severe or multiple allergies.
Always consult a pediatrician on questions related to allergy prevention and management.
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If running is turning into a pain in the knees, it might actually be the hips that need your attention, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. When runners have knee pain, it’s usually related to foot or hip problems, according to Dr. Joseph Chorley, associate professor of pediatrics – adolescent and sports medicine at BCM and Texas Children’s Hospital. If a runner is not in control at the foot, ankle or hip, the knee is what gets twisted, has to overwork and develops irritation.
Chorley makes the following suggestions:
-Stretch properly before running
-Don’t increase mileage by more than 10 to 15 percent per week -Walk when knee pain begins
-Replace shoes every six to nine months or every 500 miles
-Know what your foot type is and be sure you have proper cushioning
-Consider cross-training and strengthening exercises to help strengthen the core, glutes or hamstrings
-Multi-vitamins are helpful for all runners and fish oil is good for long distance runners
However, there are some symptoms that may indicate a more severe problem that should be seen by a sports medicine physician:
-Fluid accumulating in the knee
-Painful popping or a mechanical sensation
-Someone who had a previous structural injury such as torn ACL or PCL that’s now experiencing pain
