Tag: Health

preventable diseases

It is the number of Americans sick with preventable diseases, not the number of uninsured Americans, or the cost of prescription drugs that is of most concern. More affordable prescription drugs are not what we need – reduced need for prescription drugs is what we need.. More than increasing access to care, we need less requirement for care. To truly improve the health of the American people and reduce health care spending, Americans must take control of their own health.We may be required to buy medical insurance, but what we really need is health insurance : Disease Proof

If we allow our kids to drive without the necessary steps met before they get their license, mistakes will occur and accidents will happen. The same is true for social media sites like Facebook. It’s when we give them those keys to Facebook too young, without social media driver’s ed, that harm occurs — their privacy is compromised, a permanent digital footprint made, cyber-bullying takes place or inappropriate content posted.

This isn’t about parental choice and allowing kids to play games. This is about a large social media site wanting more users for their financial model to work out. Keep in mind that the ones pushing this plan are often on the Facebook payroll and have no background in child health and development.

Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, MD: Kids Under 13 on Facebook? Not So Fast!

Really Orange

I bought a Vitamix a few weeks ago. I bought it in the hope that I would improve my health by eating (or drinking) meals with more nutrients. I won’t know until my next blood test whether my health has improved — my total cholesterol was 262 — but I certainly hope it has. I’ve added 30 minutes quick walks to my daily routine and I drink a smoothie (or fruit blend) each and every morning. I don’t want to use the Lipitor my endocrinologist prescribed.

Ingredients:

  • 140 grams orange
  • 146 grams mango
  • 86 grams carrots
  • 183 grams ice

Directions:

  • Peel the mango, carrots and oranges and add to blender (Vitamix).

  • Add ice and blend ingredients on high for 45 seconds.

(Serves 1)