My father is 82 and has multiple medical problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. He is coming to my house for Thanksgiving dinner, and I want to make it as healthy for him as I can. What should I do?
It is great that you are thinking of him on Thanksgiving (and throughout the holiday season). While you want to make it healthy, you also want to let them enjoy the meal.
Here are a few suggestions. First, suggest that he eats the white meat turkey, without the skin,and avoid ham or other meats that may be higher in sodium. Obviously,
More of the Healthiest Foods
by Mackenzie M. November 24th, 2011 | Nutrition
It has been a few months since I wrote about “Five of the Healthiest Foods,†and in that time I have discovered several more foods that are absolutely delicious, and absolutely healthy for you. Some are well-known “super foods,†and others are hometown staples that have recently gained attention from nutritionists and scientists alike.
Like the five foods I previously wrote about, these items will not only make you feel more energetic and well, but they will also supplement your daily diet with much needed vitamins and minerals. Also keep in mind, these items can be found at
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Like the five foods I previously wrote about, these items will not only make you feel more energetic and well, but they will also supplement your daily diet with much needed vitamins and minerals. Also keep in mind, these items can be found at
Medication and Yeast Infections
by Lori Sciame November 21st, 2011 | Medication
Close to 75% of women experience the unpleasant itching and discharge associated with a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives. Whether the infection is brought on by antibiotic use, or something else, the distinct symptoms can make a woman feel miserable.
Not too long ago, a woman had to make an appointment with her doctor in order to get a prescription to take care of the infection. The process was costly, as it involved paying for the office visit, as well as for the prescription itself. Thank goodness, anti-fungal medications can now be purchased over the counter.
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Not too long ago, a woman had to make an appointment with her doctor in order to get a prescription to take care of the infection. The process was costly, as it involved paying for the office visit, as well as for the prescription itself. Thank goodness, anti-fungal medications can now be purchased over the counter.
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Stroke and Muscle Spasticity
by Dean Heller MD November 18th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My grandfather had a stroke about 1 year ago. He went through intensive rehabilitation, and is now able to walk, and is doing well, but he complains of muscle spasms and difficulty moving his arm fully because it feels too tight. What can he do for this?
It sounds like your grandpa has muscle spasticity. This is a very common problem after stroke. While rehabilitation can help, sometimes it cannot completely resolve this problem. Many people get improvement with the use of Botox. This is the same medicine that plastic surgeons use for cosmetic reasons, but because its mechanism of action is through relaxation of muscles, it
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It sounds like your grandpa has muscle spasticity. This is a very common problem after stroke. While rehabilitation can help, sometimes it cannot completely resolve this problem. Many people get improvement with the use of Botox. This is the same medicine that plastic surgeons use for cosmetic reasons, but because its mechanism of action is through relaxation of muscles, it
Calories: Quality vs. Quantity
by Louise November 17th, 2011 | Diet
Which one matters more when you're trying to lose weight? Â The basic argument for quantity being more important goes something like this: Calories expended need to exceed calories consumed in order for one to lose weight. In order to maintain weight, calories in must equal calories out. It's hard to argue the math.
But who wants to keep counting calories? Eventually, dieters stop counting or end their diet when they reach their target weight. Those who strive to prove that quality is better, agree that counting calories will work - in the short run. A dieter may be able to
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But who wants to keep counting calories? Eventually, dieters stop counting or end their diet when they reach their target weight. Those who strive to prove that quality is better, agree that counting calories will work - in the short run. A dieter may be able to