Study Links Common Food Additives to Crohn's Disease, Colitis

Study Links Common Food Additives to Crohn's Disease, Colitis: "Emulsifiers are used in margarine, mayonnaise, creamy sauces, candy, ice cream, packaged processed foods and baked goods."



Best practice is to cook, bake or prepare your food yourself!



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The Last Hours of Living: Practical Advice for Clinicians: Summary of Take-Home Lessons

Not a topic we choose to visit at our own volition, however, it is a topic that has gravitas!

I think my generation of friends and patients can appreciate this preparedness.

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The Last Hours of Living: Practical Advice for Clinicians: Summary of Take-Home Lessons:



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Suffering does not have to be part of menopause. http://www.modernhcp.com/the-many-myths-of-menopause/

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Mythbuster: DOES THIS CAUSE CANCER?

Mythbusters: Does This Cause Cancer?

Does BPA Increase Cancer Risk?

To reduce exposure, one should avoid plastics that could contain BPA. The problem here is that we do not know exactly how pervasive BPA is. For instance, polycarbonate is often used for industrial filtering, so drinking from a glass bottle does not necessarily mean the liquid is BPA-free.

What we really need is global legislation. Lawmakers in France and Denmark have already implemented a policy to ban BPA from all food packaging. Until such regulations are instituted in more countries worldwide it is good advise for people to talk to their local representatives and to take part in the public debate.

Verdict: Plausible to likely, given strong evidence in animal models.

Can Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer?"

The FDA established an acceptable daily intake for additives—the amount of a product a person can safely consume each day with no side effects. For aspartame, for instance, the acceptable daily intake is 50 mg/kg of body weight. That means a 60-kg person can safely consume 3000 mg of aspartame per day, which is equivalent to about 136 packets of Equal or sixteen 12-ounce cans of diet soda.

Do Pesticides Increase Cancer Risk?

There is no clear association between pesticide exposure and cancer risk.  There does not appear to be a benefit of organic produce. It may be more important to wash fruit well and to be careful about specific fruits, known as the 'dirty dozen,' that have higher levels of pesticides.

Verdict: Plausible in people with high exposure levels (farmers and pesticide applicators), but unlikely in consumers with very low levels of exposure.

Can Cell Phones Increase Risk for Brain Cancer?

Until there is further evidence, it may be wise to err on the side of caution. This is not something people should freak out about, but there are simple ways to reduce exposure to cell phones, such as using headsets or landlines. Limiting exposure is especially important, considering that we encounter a range of radiofrequency fields in our daily lives—from our computer, WiFi signal, and commonly used household appliances, such as microwaves.

Verdict: Plausible. The evidence is mixed, with considerable debate and uncertainty in the field.

Do Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields From Power Lines Increase Cancer Risk?

Verdict:  The evidence is highly consistent for an increased risk for childhood leukemia.  

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Telemedicine

Are you a proponent of telemedicine?  

The government sees telemedicine as a key tool in providing more accessible and coordinated care.  And organized medicine has responded with "full speed ahead."

Your insurance will soon reimburse you're even when your at home in your easy chair!

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Is it to much on the heart to run marathons?

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Extreme endurance exertion such as multiple marathons/year may potentially lead to functional and structural maladaptations of the heart and/or myocardial injury and fibrosis of the heart.

"Exercising for quality of life is a good rule of thumb!"

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