An allergy is the overreaction of the body’s immune system to a
normally benign substance. When the body becomes hypersensitive to
something, it treats it as an “invader.” Antibodies are
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This is the peak time for nasal congestion from colds, and many
wonder if they should be rinsing their nose with salt water. The
answer is yes and most ear nose and throat doctors are strong
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OK…influenza (AKA “flu”) season is upon us. In fact, some of you
may have already had it and others may currently have it while
reading this. But since a typical flu season often continues on
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Flu stories are all over the news. As a primary care doctor, here
are the questions I think you should be asking at this point in the
flu season. 1. Am I too late for the flu shot? No, ... Read More »
So what are pesticides? Simply put, pesticides are chemicals used
to kill unwanted plants, insects, rodents, or mold. Because they
are used just about everywhere (e.g. homes, schools, parks,
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Instead of waiting for New Years, the 2012-2013 flu season has
gotten an early start by almost a month. This makes physicians
nervous as it is breaking a decade-long trend by starting this
early.
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Every year new medications and study results change the way we
practice medicine. Many families will be affected by these new
updates and recommendations. Innovation in medicine and science is
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I think I have done a fairly decent job of keeping myself and my
family healthy...we eat organic when possible, stay away from
products made with PBAs, use paint in the house with low HOVs, use
salt
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By now the majority of consumers have read or heard about the
variety of dangerous chemicals such as pesticides, coloring,
preservatives, dyes, and additives that are contained within many
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Nearly 20 years ago, I was just finishing up my undergraduate years
and working in a lab that primarily was involved with HIV/AIDS
research. It was a rather large lab: MD's, PHD's, post-docs, and
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