Many of you may share my interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but, like me, have trouble finding good resources to educate ourselves. I just …
 Pregnancy and Food Poisoning: What’s Safe To Treat?Gastroenteritis — diarrhea caused by bacteria from our foods — peaks in the summer but can occur all year. Pregnant women should be especially choosy … |
 Much of Adult Health Depends on Your ChildhoodThe following guest article is by Canadian doctor Timothy Foggin, MD, MPH… We all know that there are many influences on our health, some within … |
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 Omega-3 Supplements: What’s The Real Data?How many of you are like myself and take fish oil or flax oil supplements? This is one of the world’s most popular supplements, as … |
 CPR Just Got Easier: No Rescue BreathsEveryone knows about CPR — cardiopulmonary recusitation. We see it on TV and movies all the time; someone drops to the ground unconscious, and people … |
Bad Acne and Diet: Is There Good Evidence of a Connection?I recently wrote about acne and discussed how there wasn’t much evidence linking diet choices with acne. Now I’ve discovered a recent literature review published … |
 Muscle Aches: Ice or Heat — Which is Better?What works better for acute muscle injury like neck or back strain — ice or heat? Most doctors say that the initial ~48 hours of … |
 Acupuncture: What’s It Good For — Or Not?One of my continuing goals while working as a doctor in China is to find traditional Chinese medicines and practices that I can integrate into … |
 How Effective is the Flu Vaccine? Surprising New Data…It’s that time of year again: flu shots are here. We all are a bit shell-shocked after last year’s H1N1 pandemic madness, and many communites … |
 What’s Your Target Heart Rate for Exercise? Find Out Now…I often lecture people on exercise, and I frequently mention how 150 minutes a week of “moderate” exercise can be just as healthy as 90 … |
 Is Your Desk Ergonomic?I see a lot of patients with headaches, and when I delve deeper it often is due to muscle strains in the back of the … |
 Brown Rice Can Prevent DiabetesThose of you with diabetes, or on the verge of the disease, should take note of a new study which reaffirms what nutritionists recommend: white … |
