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Why I disagree with Angelina Jolie's mastectomy decision
Dear Pharmacist: Do you agree with Angelina Jolie's decision to remove her breasts to prevent cancer? — S.I., Atlanta, Ga. Dear S.I.: When I heard about her double mastectomy, my heart sank for her because I'm sure she was paralyzed by fear. After...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Angelina Jolie, Cervical Cancer, Mineral Supplements, Mastectomy
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Food additives serve unique purposes
FARGO, N.D. - “I have been reading the long ingredient lists on food packages. I'd like to consume fewer food additives, so can you send me a list of all of them and what they do?” the person asked me. I wasn't sure how to respond because our food...Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Consumer Goods Industries, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Vitamin E
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3 Reasons to Plant Greens
HealthWarmer weather brings many sensual wonders: sounds of happy birds, warmth against our skin, and the scent of freshly turned over soil. Indeed, as I walked my dog through Emmaus this week, I caught a glimpse of one urban farmer after another. They were all... -
FDA looks at caffeine impact on kids after Wrigley gum
ReutersApril 30 (Reuters) - William Wrigley Jr Co's new Alert Energy Caffeine Gum has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to look into the potential impact that added caffeine may have on children and adolescents. The FDA said on Monday it was taking...Tags: New Products, Mars, Inc., Vitamin C, Food and Drug Administration, Consumers
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Common Cold, Advil (drug), Vegan Diet, Childhood Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Disease
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Local Voices, Apr. 24
Food allergies I was offended by Tribune reporter Paige Wagenknecht's article on finicky eaters ("Feeding the finicky among us: Some have genuine, even dangerous, allergies; others are just picky; how chefs deal with demanding diners," Dining, April 11)....Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Family Planning, Social Issues, Health Treatments, Dining and Drinking
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Slippery elm soothes many stomach problems
Dear Pharmacist: I've dealt with stomach problems all my life. Sometimes it's hard to eat, but I am under physician's care. What natural remedy can soothe my tummy when it's hard to eat? — W.C., Denver, Colo. Dear W.C.: Probiotics are fundamental...Tags: Iron (dietary supplement), Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C
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Newest Girl Scout cookie: Mango Cremes with additive NutriFusion
When the Girl Scouts come a-knocking, asking Americans to give up their New Year's resolutions for some tasty cookies, there'll be a new treat on the list: Mango Cremes. But the Oreo-esque, tropical-inspired mini-sandwiches aren't just noticeable for...
Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Social Organizations, Girl Scout Cookies, Mangos, Youth Organizations
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Spices have strong medicinal value
Dear Pharmacist: I ate like a hog over the holiday, and it was wonderful! To spare my guilt, are there any benefits to holiday foods and spices? — D.E., Orlando Dear D.E.: All those delicious spices have numerous medicinal benefits. Nutmeg can ease...Tags: Vitamin A, Common Cold, Cinnamon, Viagra (drug), Lymphoma
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Should everyone go gluten free?
A nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center regularly provides a guest post. This week, Shanti Lewis weighs in on gluten-free diets.
Have you walked in the grocery store lately and seen a plethora of products labeled "gluten-free?" Do...Tags: Celiac Disease, Gluten-free Diet, Consumer Goods Industries, Fatigue, Chronic Inflammation
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Produce shopping without pesticides
There's no question that fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet and provide benefits to body and mind that go far beyond conventional nutrition. Most are rich in phytochemicals, whose natural power to support health and combat...
Tags: Strawberries, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Vitamin Therapy, Peaches, Beta-Carotene
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Give some thought to your loved ones and give the gift of wellness
Finding the right gift can be a challenge. In today's world many of us have what we need, and what we want is many times out of the price range for those giving. For those hard to buy for, a gift of wellness might be a consideration. A gift of...Tags: Iron (dietary supplement), Vitamin Therapy, Dietary Fiber, Diabetes, Heart Disease
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