The U.S. Food Hazard. Are We Safe?
Food safety is a big concern of mine. I’ve even been forced into making my own meatfree entrees to avoid genetically engineered soy and overprocessed ‘mushroom byproducts’. News of the possibility of the government infringing upon my access to healthy food made me very nervous. I had to find out the details for myself. You too can read the new food safety House Bill in its ENTIRETY right here, make your own analysis and contact your representative accordingly.
Sincerely,
Dr. Donna Douglas
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Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - March 25, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Food Personal Health Source Type: blogs
Pain Management in the 21st Century
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Chronic pain affects nearly 90 million Americans. It usually begins with a sports injury, car accident or health condition like migraines, diabetes, arthritis and cancer. Chronic pain is different from the acute pain of stubbing your toe and often feels like burning, shooting, or shocking sensations. The good news is that today’s pain specialists have sophisticated new treatments — from medications to advanced technologies — to provide chronic pain relief.
Chronic pain can be classified as nociceptive or neuropathic pain. In some cases (nociceptive pain) the body’s ner...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - March 10, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Cancer Integrative medicine Personal Health accupuncture arthritis diabetic neuropathy management massage migraine pain PENS treatment Source Type: blogs
Relief for Seasonal Allergies
Allergic rhinitis (often called hay fever) occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air that you breathe—you are allergic to them. Your immune system attacks the particles, causing symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose. Chronic sinusitis, which recurs or lasts longer than 12 weeks, can be caused by upper respiratory tract infection, allergies, deviated septum or other anatomical conditions, and fungi. Symptoms may include trouble breathing through the nose, headache, aching behind the eye area, tenderness in the cheeks, sinus congestion, nasal...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - February 23, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Integrative medicine Personal Health air pollution allergies allergy hay fever sinusitis Source Type: blogs
Combating ‘Brainfog’
‘Brainfog’, ‘cognitive dysfunction’, ‘mild cognitive impairment’ are terms used to describe poor mental stamina and concentration, difficulty learning new things, difficulty reading a book or following a line of argument, thinking one word, but saying another. Cognitive dysfunction can be the result of medical/psychiatric conditions or a side effect of medical treatment. Environmental activators include prescription drugs (which have profound effects on the brain in the elderly and children), heavy metal poisoning (esp. mercury), hormonal changes, volatile organic compounds (solvents), gas fumes, carb...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - February 16, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Integrative medicine Personal Health brainfog cognitive dysfunction mercury nutrition short term memory treatment Source Type: blogs
Move over Lutein. Omega 3’s Shown to Protect Vision
This study supports the clinical trials done in humans that show a connection between improved eye health and dietary micronutrients.
We only have one set of eyes. They’re not one of those body parts that can be functionally replaced. To help protect your eyesight here is what you need right now…
Magnesium
Vascular regulation can be improved systemically with magnesium.
Omega-3-fatty acids
Omega-3-fatty acids can improve blood flow regulation in the eye. Higher intake of omega-3 long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids is associated with decreased likelihood of having AMD and cataract as well as with ...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - February 11, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Integrative medicine Personal Health antioxidants eye health lutein macular degeneration magnesium omega-3 Source Type: blogs
Are You Prepared for an Accidental Poisoning?
More than 90% of poisonings occur in the home through ingestion of simple household cleaners. Children under 6 are the most frequent victims though adults taking the wrong medication or taking it at the wrong time can also be harmed. Poisoning can occur when a toxin is inhaled, spilled on the skin, or splashed in the eyes. Generally, any product that gives off fumes or is an aerosol that can be inhaled should be considered a possible poison.
Symptoms of a suspected poisoning may vary depending on the person’s age, the type and amount of poison and how much time has elapsed since exposure. Signs to watch out for inc...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - February 4, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Integrative medicine Personal Health acivated charcoal antidote poisoning Source Type: blogs
Alternative vs. Integrative Medicine
Once upon a time individuals facing cancer felt they had to choose between one of two options- surgery and chemotherapy or alternative treatment. But a new breed of medicine is emerging, one that bridges the gap between the two worlds and offers the best of each. It’s called integrative medicine and world renowned medical centers such as Harvard and Stanford are pioneering training programs for the physician of the future.
A Brief History
“Alternative medicine” was probably the first ‘other medicine’ term to gain popularity in the US and refers to treatments not taught in Western medical schools. ...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - February 1, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Cancer Integrative medicine Personal Health Source Type: blogs
Saying Goodbye to Surgery Scars
If you’re planning to have cancer surgery in the near future or recently had surgery, your thoughts undoubtedly move to how you can minimize the trauma and scarring associated with treatment and speed the healing process. Healing wounds whether from accidental injury or surgical intervention requires a delicate interplay of multiple cell types, nutritional factors, immune processes and growth factors. Proper planning and prompt attention can promote normalization in appearance.
Healing -From the Inside Out
Wound healing is a stepwise process involving hemostasis, inflammation, and remodeling. During hemostasis, blood pla...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - January 25, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Personal Health healing scars supplements surgery wound healing Source Type: blogs
Five Ways to Fight the Swine Flu
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Winter in North America brings with it yearly uninvited guests- flu bugs- multiple strains of illness causing viruses just waiting for new bodies to infect. The most common recommendation has been to protect yourself with a flu vaccine. But with virtually all the US flu suddenly resistant to the leading antiviral Tamiflu, health officials are worried about where this could lead. Here are some key guidelines you MUST know if you want to survive this year’s flu season.
How can you distinguish a cold from the flu? First understand that colds are minor infections of the nose and t...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - January 25, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: breaking news Personal Health public health flu influenza pandemic prevention swine flu tamiflu treatment Source Type: blogs
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Welcome to Dr. Donna’s Health in a Minute . Here you’ll find a positive spin on the latest news you can use to build the best you possible. Let me know your thoughts! (Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman)
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - January 25, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
