Fast food is becoming a staple for more an more people as we try and do more with less time and less money. Web MD lists their best and worst fast food breakfasts served up by popular fast food chains. Dr Jim discusses the significance of the choices now…
For a really healthy and tasty breakfast, check out THIS recipe from my friend Dr John La Puma.
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After a summer hiatus, we are back! Johns Hopkins researchers, who have spent decades researching the effects of caffeine, report that the onslaught of caffeinated energy drinks available in stores should carry prominent warning labels noting the dose of caffeine and the potential health risks. Can an energy drink land you in the ER? Yes it can and Dr Jim explains now…
If you know a child or adolescent who has suffered ill affects from caffeine, click HERE to alert Johns Hopkins researchers.
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HERE is the original talk on this subject last April.
A new study on BPA in plastics increases the concern that this chemical may be associated with health problems in humans. While the study DOES NOT show that BPA is the cause of these disease states, it does raise the warning flag. This should be enough evidence to prompt real investigations into this chemical. Consider that 95% of us have this in our systems.
Bottom line – I would not change my habits if I drank the occasional soda or bottle water. But if you are drinking more than one a day, you may want to rethink your drinking habits. Remember, cans are lined with this stuff too. If I had babies, I would switch back to glass or find the BPA free baby bottle now available.
The CDC released a study today telling us something you may have already experienced… ER waiting times increased to 56 minutes on average, compared to 38 minutes in 2005. Also from this study, it is clear that ER’s are now the front door of the hospital… 50% of all hospital admissions come from the ER. Why is this happening? What does it mean for you? How can you avoid the long waits? For these answers and more, listen now…
Read the CDC study HERE
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Today Dr Jim speaks with two experts in the field of brain science regarding recent key studies on brain health and Alzheimer’s Disease. Larry McCleary, MD, author of The Brain Trust Program
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Urban legend or legitimate health concern? That’s what Dr Jim explores today after interviewing an expert in the field of Electromagnetic Radiation or EMF. A recent article in the NY Times titled “Fear but Few Facts” sounded this alarm. Dr Jim interviews Dr Robert Goldberg (a real doctor/PhD) who presents the true data as we know it today, so you can decide for yourself.
Dr Goldberg’s website HERE
More info HERE
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With the summer comes heat and humidity. Today Dr. Jim talks about heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps. How can you avoid these problems? What to do if you recognize the early warning signs? Every high school coach and elder care taker should hear this episode. Listen now, then forward it to your coach or elder care facility director!
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For 1/3rd of heart attack victims, sudden death is the first symptom that something is wrong. But there are clues and factors you can control to reduce your risk. Today Dr Jim talks about the clues, controlling risk factors and explains the process of a heart attack.
Could an automatic external defibrillator, or AED, have saved Tim Russert’s life? Listen now to hear Dr Jim’s opinion…
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What no tomatoes?! How do I eat Mexican food without salsa? There are some tomatoes that have not been recalled. Which ones are safe?
What is Salmonella? No, it has no relation to salmon. What precautions can I take to avoid this disease? What are the symptoms of Salmonellosis?
Listen now for the answer to those questions and more…
Useful websites:
CDC – Salmonellosis
USDA Food Safety
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Do you look at your kitchen as a medicine chest? Dr John La Puma does. He’s the guru of culinary medicine, the art of preventing and treating disease through eating. Not satisfied with a rabbit food diet, Dr La Puma attending culinary school and is a professionally trained Chef in addition to a board certified Internist. Listen now to learn about this exciting field of health care….
Dr La Puma’s website
ChefMD where you can find tasty and healthy recepies and more
Order Dr La Puma’s book here:
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