The Vitamin Link to Exercise
by Lori Sciame August 21st, 2013 | Diet
If a person begins a rigorous exercise program, he or she may wonder what types of vitamins offer the most value for growing muscle mass. Although most know the basic names of the vitamins (B,D,C), it can be confusing learning which vitamins assist each component of the body, from oxygen absorption to strong bones, to muscle health. Â In addition, one may wonder if vitamin supplements should be taken on top of focusing on a balanced diet. The answer to these questions and more can be found by reading this article on our sister website, My Fitness Tunes.
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Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer
by Dean Heller MD August 16th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
My daughter is almost 17, and she is going on her senior class trip to Mexico. She says she wants to "pre-tan" in a tanning bed, because she is so pale, and she tells me that is better for her than just getting sun exposure in Mexico. It kind of makes sense to me, but I also hear that tanning beds are not good for you. What should I tell her?
Tell her that tanning beds are known to cause skin damage, with premature aging. It increases the risk in all people, but the risk in teenagers is particularly high,
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Tell her that tanning beds are known to cause skin damage, with premature aging. It increases the risk in all people, but the risk in teenagers is particularly high,
Children and Healthy Eating
by Tom Seman MD FAAP August 15th, 2013 | Children's Health, Pediatrician on Call
A healthy lifestyle begins with healthy eating and nutrition, but what constitutes healthy eating? The answer is not as difficult as it seems;eat smart and in moderation. What does eat smart mean?
Healthy eating should start at birth. When a child is only a few months old, it eats the healthiest it most likely ever will. All of the child's nutrition is cared for, and the child is very willing to eat it. We, as parents, then start introducing solid foods often between 4 - 6 months of age. It is often during this time that the child starts to demonstrate his palate
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Healthy eating should start at birth. When a child is only a few months old, it eats the healthiest it most likely ever will. All of the child's nutrition is cared for, and the child is very willing to eat it. We, as parents, then start introducing solid foods often between 4 - 6 months of age. It is often during this time that the child starts to demonstrate his palate
Fad or Fact? The Hot Latin Diet
by Lori Sciame August 14th, 2013 | Diet
A new diet is sweeping the nation: the Hot Latin Diet.  Developed by Dr. Manny Alvarez, this plan boasts superfoods chosen to help a person lose weight the natural way.  Check out our sister website, My Fitness Tunes, for an in depth article on this hot way of becoming thin. Here's a teaser from the post, "there are the seven superfoods that are included in this diet – avocado, cilantro, garbanzo beans, chili pepper, cinnamon, garlic, and tomatillos. These foods are supposed to detoxify your body due to the antioxidant properties, help you to feel full longer, and
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Cardiomyopathy Explained
by Lori Sciame August 9th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
I was just diagnosed with a weak heart muscle; my doctor said the name of this problem is cardiomyopathy. I built up fluid in my legs, so he gave me a water pill with a few other medications to take everyday. How did I get this?
Cardiomyopathy, is just as your doctor says, a weakened heart muscle. Many times we don't know the cause of a cardiomyopathy, although in the United States the most common cause of cardiomyopathy is coronary artery disease, or blockages in the heart arteries, which causes heart attacks, and weakens the heart muscle. You should have
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Cardiomyopathy, is just as your doctor says, a weakened heart muscle. Many times we don't know the cause of a cardiomyopathy, although in the United States the most common cause of cardiomyopathy is coronary artery disease, or blockages in the heart arteries, which causes heart attacks, and weakens the heart muscle. You should have