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February 2010

The Mediterranean Diet

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The Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating approach that the whole family can enjoy. Since fish is an important component of the diet, you may want an easy way to identify fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids but not high in mercury. Chef Wendy Kohatsu uses the acronym – SMASH – which stands for:

What Should You Do if You Are with Someone Who Suddenly Feels Faint?

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What should you do if you are with someone who suddenly feels faint?

If You Think You Might Have Diabetes

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If you think that you might have diabetes then ask you doctor about the following tests:

Fasting blood glucose – This is the traditional blood test for diabetes and it is part of a routine yearly physical. The very new guidelines are to further evaluate any fasting blood sugar over 90 mg/dL.

Pre-Diabetes

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Pre-diabetes affects about 57 million Americans – most of whom are unaware that they have this pre-cursor to diabetes. Do you know the symptoms of pre-diabetes?

Though being overweight can cause you to become insulin resistant, about 15% of people diagnosed are normal weight. Unexplained weight loss can be another sign of pre-diabetes.

A Great Smile is a Turn on

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Keep your mouth ready. Brush at least twice a day and floss once, even if you’re reeeaally busy! A healthy smile promotes overall good health and wards off bad breath.

Here Are Some Other Conditions That May Respond to Blended Medicine:

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Ongoing fatigue – First get a complete medical work up to exclude thyroid issues, serious stress, anemia, cancer and other underlying conditions. Then you might try (after consulting with your doctor) American ginseng (at least 5% ginsenosides). Since poor sleep can be a component, consider learning the rules of good sleep toiletry.

The Concept of Integrative or Blended Medicine

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The concept of integrative or blended medicine is gaining in popularity, because it allows you to have a treatment plan that combines traditional medicine with complementary options. Here are some conditions that may lend themselves to this blended approach:

If You Want to Know the Secrets of Successful Dieters

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If you want to know the secrets of successful dieters (from the national Weight Registry), they include:

Have You Heard About This New Concept of Running Barefoot?

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A couple of evolutionary biologists have presented their findings which seem to conclude that long-distance running has been around for 2 million years and most of that time running was done barefoot, with spread toes, bended ankles and knees absorbing the shock of impact.

Global Warming Got You Down?

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Make a difference by going meatless this Monday. The rest of the week, slice meat to one meal a day. Save the world with spinach salads, lentil soup, veggie burgers and bean burritos!