Lessen Antibiotic Side Effects with Probiotics

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Posted by Heather Aarons on May 17, 2012 at 12:47 pm

Antibiotics are generally used as the one-size-fits-all remedy for bad colds, sinus infections, or any kind of infection. They work great for killing off all those germs; however, at the same time they also attack all that good bacteria that actually boosts our immune system and is what works to fight off colds and infections in the first place. As a result of destroying the good bacteria in the digestion system, diarrhea is a common side effect of taking antibiotics. Research now shows that by taking probiotics, these unwanted side effects can be minimized.

Medical clinic Corpus Christi experts, for example, who offer family medicine, wellness programs, and a number of other services, know how important it is to take a comprehensive approach to treating patients.  According to this new review of 82 trials showing that probiotics significantly reduces the risk for diarrhea when taking antibiotics, probiotics may be the missing piece that would allow antibiotics to be both effective and safer to take.

The trials were carried out on both children and adults, and both inpatients and outpatients and showed that probiotics decreased the occurrence of diarrhea by 42 percent.

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Toronto hospitals refuse ultrasounds due to gender selection fears

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Posted by Franco Cignelli on May 7, 2012 at 11:51 am

Gender selectionIn another ethical battle concerning gender selection, the Toronto Star reported that six hospitals in Toronto, Canada don’t allow ultrasounds to disclose a fetus’s sex because of concerns over female feticide, a problem considered prevalent in the South Asian and East Indian communities.

This has caused controversy among many groups in Canada. On one hand people are saying an abortion for no reason is okay, but an abortion based on sex and gender is not. Making policies to deny a specific population something that is important to them is a difficult ethical and legal question, as well as determining if it’s a form of racial discrimination.

Some argue that in specific communities it may end up causing a great deal of suffering and harm to a woman if she continues to give birth to female children. But how far does Canada want to get into the business of judging a woman’s reason for terminating her pregnancy?

It is undeniable that in some countries sex selection is a symptom of misogyny, and eliminating the possibility leaves the injustices unresolved, exposing women to harm.

There is also the thorny question of whether we’re treating ethnic communities differently. Would this problem exist with people from white communities?

Ultimately, however, this may be an area where Canadian values override cultural differences. There are limits to what Canada respects in other diverse practices. For example, Canada does not condone the desire of other cultures to conduct female genital mutilation.

There has also been concern over keeping vital medical information from patients, who have a right to know their medical situation. Are these hospitals allowed to deny families the knowledge that most of us come to demand about our bodies, and the sex of our soon-to-be-born babies? Refusing ultrasounds, even though it is being used as one of many gender selection methods, can only go on for so long, especially if the reasons for the ban are ethnically related.

It’s yet another ethical dilemma that has arisen in our evolving reproductive world. Gender selection has always been a tricky issue, and it continues to be used in various forms, which the laws need to define more accurately.

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What Are the Health Risks of Marfan Syrdome?

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Posted by Heather Aarons on April 27, 2012 at 8:56 am

Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is a result of a mutation in a specific gene that codes the protein called fibrillin. This protein plays an vital role in controlling, building, and managing the connective tissue. The symptoms are generally present at the birth of child and can range from mild to severe. The most invisible signs of this condition include having disproportionally long finger and limbs, or stretched skin. It is a dominant trait, meaning that only one of the child’s parents needs to have the gene for it to be present in the child. This condition should be not be confused with dermatology procedures for treating stretched skin due to aging, such as those offered by radiesse Westchester specialists.

The most serious threat to individuals with Marfan Syndrome is a high risk of a sudden split in the aorta, which is commonly weakened by the disorder. Currently, there is no cure or ways to prevent Marfan Syndrome, however, serious complications can be avoided by an early diagnosis. Abstaining from extreme physical or emotional activity to avoid high blood pressure, yearly echocardiograms to see if the aorta is dilating, and high blood pressure medications called beta blockers are all ways to protect the aorta and ensure a healthy, long life. In addition, eye problems, scoliosis, and crowded teeth can be alleviated by corrective lenses or laser eye surgery, physical therapy or a brace, and orthodontic adjustments, respectively.

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New study has IVF NY centers paying close attention

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Posted by Franco Cignelli on April 19, 2012 at 10:59 am

ivf nyIVF NY treatment centers are assessing a story published in The Sydney Morning Herald, that reports health problems in IVF children.

According to a Swiss scientific study published in Circulation, there is a 20 to 30% increase in the risk of major malformations in IVF babies. However, the absolute risk of such outcomes is relatively low and it isn’t clear if the same is true for low cost IVF.

The study found significant abnormalities in the blood vessels in the body and lungs of 12-year-old children who were born through IVF. Researchers assessed 65 IVF and 50 non-IVF children, and found significant adverse changes in their developing blood vessels.

Problems observed are suspected to be caused by events that influenced the embryo when in the test tube. Other research has also found elevated blood pressure and blood sugar levels in IVF offspring.

It is thought that the environment of the embryo might influence heart-disease risk in adulthood.

A typical IVF cycle involves hormone stimulation, followed by egg pick-up from the ovaries. The egg and sperm are then co-incubated in a test tube or a sperm may be injected directly into the egg, to aid fertilization.

The resulting embryo is then grown in a culture for a few days before implantation into the mother’s womb.

One aspect that needs monitoring is the implication that cellular and/or gene changes are occurring in the embryo, a cluster of stem cells that are destined to form all the organs of the body.

If there are environment related changes sufficient to alter the development of healthy blood vessels in IVF children, other organ systems could be affected in later life.

Parents should take comfort that these are only preliminary findings, based on a single study of only 65 children.

IVF children should lead a heart-healthy lifestyle of no smoking, sensible diet, regular exercise and regular visits to the family doctor.

IVF NY treatment centers are capable of answering any and all questions either via telephone or email.

 

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Painkillers Abuse Major Cause of Death Among Youth

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on April 9, 2012 at 2:35 pm

Abuse of prescription painkillers is now considered a serious problem in the United States and they are now believed to be second to marijuana as the most abused drug among teenagers and adolescents.

For this reason along with other health care concerns, pain management clinics and specialists are moving away from pain medication as much as possible.  Chronic pain and physical therapy Dallas health professionals, for example, at Accuhealth, use an integrative approach that includes physical therapy and chiropractic care, to treating pain such that medication is not the only and most importance method for pain relief.

According to United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdoses on mainly on prescription drugs are the No. 1 cause of accidentally deaths in the United States and more Americans have died due to overdosing on painkillers than heroin and cocaine combined.

In effort to curb the abuse of painkillers, federal authorities are spending millions of dollars towards to online prescription drug-monitoring database program, that has been optional in many states. Specifically in California, where recently a pharmacist was discovered to have filled more than 5,000 online prescriptions for additive painkillers, the problem has been emphasized recently in the media.

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One Woman Tells How She Regrets Eating Her Placenta

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on April 4, 2012 at 1:57 pm

We have all heard about it, but what do people think that actually do it? Recently, in the New York Times blog Motherlode, Aventures in Parenting, Nancy Redd, the New York Times bestselling author of “Body Drama” and “Diet Drama” published an article entitled “I Regret Eating My Placenta” and discussed what eating her placenta was like for her.

Myofascial release San Francisco specialists who are committed to post-partum health and women’s health after pregnancy work on a number of health conditions that women experience after giving birth. According to some studies, placenta is believes to ward off post-partum depression and enhance recovery, however, evidence directly showing this assumption is lacking.

Redd commented in her article that “it’s not as gross as it sounds…” and the touted benefits among certain health groups, in addition to helping with post-partum, include improving breast milk supply, increasing energy, and producing anti-aging effects. Redd also explained that after worrying about having the so-called “baby blues” and experiencing the dreadful symptoms of postpartum, she decided to go for it and eat her placenta. However, Redd shortly after going through with it, did not experience any positive effects, only bad ones. What she regrets most is not having any real convincing scientific proof that it was a good idea.

Physical therapy San Francisco experts, who offer a wide range of post-partum therapy and treatment, especially musculoskeletal problems, offer a comprehensive approach to treating post-partum symptoms.  Like Redd talks about in her article, it is very important to trust your own judgment and find out what works for you and what you feel comfortable with, instead of going along with what you hear about and you can randomly find on the internet.

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Ovary transplant can help women achieve pregnancy over 40

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Posted by Franco Cignelli on March 29, 2012 at 7:57 am

Procedure claims to achieve pregnancy over 40A recent study published in the ‘Reproductive Biomedicine Online’ journal claims that ovary transplants can help women achieve pregnancy over 40. In fact it claims that it can achieve pregnancy at any age.

Women may soon decide about when to have children without worrying about the so-called biological clock ticking away.

The procedure removes a small piece of ovarian tissue, freezes it and when the woman reaches menopause, transplants that tissue back, stopping the onset of menopause and increasing the chances of fertility.

The report claims that three women have successfully conceived, and given birth to seven healthy babies. One of the women had her tissue frozen and inserted back into her at a later date, while the other two received ovaries extracted from an identical twin to prevent rejection . The results showed that transplanted ovaries could remain effective for at least seven years and raise the possibility of stopping menopause and allowing women to delay motherhood.

One interesting case was that of 35-year-old cancer patient who lost the ability to conceive after  chemotherapy treatments. Before the chemotherapy, however, she had one of her ovaries taken out and transplanted back in afterwards. After the medical procedure she delivered three babies.

The study has given hope to many women who desire pregnancy after 40.

The treatment has been tested in successful phases in Denmark and the USA, and may soon make its way to the UK.

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Processed Food: The Business of Making Money, Not Food

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on March 22, 2012 at 10:03 am

An article entitled “Don’t Blame the Potato for Pringles” in the Opinionator section of the New York Times, discusses the money-making business of processed food, and its lack of focus on actual nutrition and value.

Author Mark Bittman explains that P&G and Kellogg are in the business of making money, not feeding people with food. This article was spurred by the recent purchase by Kellogg from Protcer & Gample for its Pringles brand. The brand was sold for $2.7 million, the same amount that could be used to feed 75 million children for year, according to Bittman.

Processed food, like pringles, are exactly what diet doctor Dallas specialists and health experts are trying to move the American public away from.  Like the author say “Don’t Blame the Potato for Pringles”, we need to move to whole food source, away from the food scientist crafted products that really have little resemblance to the original food it was made from.

A Pringle, for example, it is 42 percent potato and 33 percent fat. The ingenious packaging of the Pringle is what draw our eyes to it rather than the simple, boring looking potato, children especially.

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Children Are Sugar Overloaded, Says Study

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on March 20, 2012 at 9:11 pm

Sugar consumption among children is off the charts, according to a recently published report from the National Center for Health Statistics.

In general, they found that older children consume more than younger children, boy consume more than girls, and white children consume more than black or Mexican-American children. A principal cause over consumption of sugar among children may be the lack of attention and special focus on diet and nutrition.

Primary and urgent care Miami specialists, for example, who are emphasizing a more European approach to medicine in order to better reach and personalize treatment, demonstrate the need to focus on family and personal attention.

The study pulled date from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Researchers Survey, which includes interviews, physical examinations and laboratory tests of blood and urine. Researchers also included interviews with children about what they ate in the last 24 hours.

After adding up all forms of added sugar (not natural sugar in fruit), including added sugar to processed and prepared foods such as bread, jam, candy, and ice cream they found that boys on average got 16.3 of their daily calories from added sugars, and girls 15.5 percent.

Urgent care Miami expert Ronny Aquinin, MD, is committed to providing patients with personal attention and the highest standards of service in the medical field. 

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Study says kids don’t lose significant weight with active video games

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Posted by Franco Cignelli on March 16, 2012 at 1:54 pm

Kids don't lose more weight playing active video games

In a new study, kids who were given active video games to play on a Nintendo Wii didn’t end up logging any more moderate or vigorous physical activity than those given games they could play sitting on the couch.

Researchers said that it’s still possible playing active Wii games could help children burn a few extra calories, but some doubt that the Wii is really going to contribute to getting those sixty minutes of physical activity a day.

As an experiment, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, passed out Wii consoles to 78 kids between 9 and 12 years old who didn’t already have one. Half the kids received active games like Wii Sports, while the other half received inactive games, such as Super Mario Galaxy.

Tom Baranowski and his colleagues tracked the youngsters for 13 weeks, testing their physical activity levels with a motion-measuring device called an accelerometer.

Participants wore the devices on a belt during four different week-long periods, which allowed the research team to determine when they were sedentary or lightly exercising and when they were engaged in moderate-to-vigorous exercise.

Accelerometer logs showed that throughout the study period, kids with the active games didn’t get any more exercise than those given inactive video games.

“We expected that playing the video games would in fact lead to a substantial increase in physical activity in the children,” Baranowski said. “Our study indicates that there’s no public health benefit from having those active video games.”

Over the course of a year, he said, playing an active video game could translate into a couple extra pounds of weight loss — or fewer pounds of weight gain.

” Wii might increase caloric expenditure a little bit more than a traditional sedentary video game, and if you do that on a daily basis it’s possible that it might be beneficial,” said Baranowski.

Some public health researchers have hoped that active video games might be an alternative to outdoor play and sports. The study shows it’s better to be outside playing soccer than inside.

 

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