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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Larimore Family Newsletter – December 2010
Here are the contents of our Family Newsletter: Holiday Gifts Family Update Publication Update Avoid Loneliness Like the Plague Past Articles in Significant Living magazine New Dutch Translation Broadcast Update Family Talk Broadcast on Immunizations Events of the last month … Continue reading
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 7 – Examine Your Wheels
Here’s the seventh of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life , was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
Fish oil supplements do not boost babies’ cognitive development or prevent postpartum depression
The New York Times reports, “Many women take fish oil supplements during pregnancy, encouraged by obstetricians, marketing campaigns, or the popular view that a key fish oil ingredient — docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA — is beneficial to a baby’s cognitive … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged depression, depression in pregnancy, DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, EPA, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, postpartum depression
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New Moms’ Brains May Grow After Childbirth
The brains of new mothers actually get bigger within months of giving birth, according to new research. The researchers, most from the Yale University School of Medicine, said that the growth was likely fueled by changes in levels of certain hormones … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged bonding, brain, brain development, her brain
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 6 – The Spiritual Wheel of Health
Here’s the sixth of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged devotional, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spirituality
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Give Thanksgiving leftovers a healthy and delicious overhaul
One of the wonderful things about Thanksgiving dinner is there are often lots of delicious leftovers. You can just warm up a few of your favorite dishes or make a simple turkey sandwich. But for healthful alternatives, USA Today asked … Continue reading
Posted in Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged healthy eating, holiday eating, holiday health, nutrition, Nutritional Health
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Update on Anastasha – 1 month after birth and death
Many of you have been following the notes sent to me by family physician Craig DeLisi, MD, about his daughter, Anastasha. Here’s an update, about a month after her birth and death: November 26th 2010 We’ve updated Anastasha’s blog with … Continue reading
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Tagged Anastasha, death of a child, grief
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Holidays are a great time to obtain a family medical history
Healthcare professionals have known for a long time that common diseases (like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes) as well as some rare diseases (like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia) can run in families. If one generation of a … Continue reading
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Tagged family history, prevention
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 5 – The Relational Wheel of Health
Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 1 – IntroductioHere’s the fifth of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, emotional health, relational health
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Physicians’ group and FDA say radiation risk from TSA scanning is “miniscule”
With all the news today about the new body scanners that TSA is using, I thought it might be reassuring for my readers to understand that the radiation exposure in these scans is incredibly low. In fact, a national group … Continue reading
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Tagged holiday safety, radiation, TSA scanning, whole body scanning
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How to help kids follow a healthy diet even over holidays
This is a reprint of one of the more popular blogs I posted last year. It’s adapted from an AP story on how we, as parents, can help our children with more healthful nutrition during the holidays. I also have … Continue reading
Posted in Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged holiday eating, holiday health, nutrition, Nutritional Health
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 4 – The Emotional Wheel of Health
Here’s the fourth of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged depression, devotional, emotional health, Mental Health
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FDA announces crackdown on chelation therapy — finally!
I’ve written about chelation for many years. In my book, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, I conclude, “Evidence against (chelation’s) effectiveness in heart disease is so clear, its continued use raises serious ethical questions. The therapy is very expensive and can be … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health
Tagged Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, alternative therapies, alternative therapy, alternative treatments, chelation, complimentary and alternative medicine, fraud, quackery, quacks
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Watermelon extract may lower blood pressure
The Los Angeles Times and Orlando Sentinel reported that, according to a study published in the American Journal of Hypertension, there is “evidence that eating watermelon could reduce … blood pressure.” In fact, “in a small, pilot study led by … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged blood pressure, high blood pressure, hypertension, lowering high blood pressure, prehypertension
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FDA approves Botox as treatment for chronic migraines
On the front page of its Business Day section, the New York Times reported, “The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Botox, the anti-wrinkle shot from Allergan, as a treatment to prevent chronic migraines, a little more than a … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Bioethics, General Health
Tagged Botox, headache, migraine headache, preventing migraine headaches
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Patients use prayer as part of healing process
The Chicago Tribune reports, “The relationship between prayer and physical healing has long been the subject of conflicting studies. Some indicate prayer can help, but at least one study concluded that in some cases it can be harmful.” Researchers “found … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health
Tagged positive spirituality, prayer, prayer in medicine, spirituality in medicine
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Most Doctors Don’t Follow Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
Most doctors (81 percent) fall short when it comes to comparing what they do for colon cancer screening with what they should be doing. And, we docs fall off both sides of the balance beam, either ordering tests too frequently or … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Health
Tagged colon cancer, colon cancer prevention, colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, preventing cancer, preventing diabetes
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Abortion Boosts Breast Cancer Risk 193%: Study
Researchers in Iran have published the results of a new study showing women who have an abortion face a 193% increased risk of breast cancer. On the other hand, women who carry a pregnancy to term find a lowered breast … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged abortion breast cancer link, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 3 – The Physical Wheel of Health
Here’s the third of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged devotional, physical health
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 2 – The Four Wheels of Health
Here’s the second of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged four wheels of health, Mental Health, physical health, relational health, social health, Spiritual Health
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Lactoferrin for Acne. Does It Work?
Drinking cow’s milk enriched with the protein lactoferrin may improve acne by up to 20 percent, researchers report in the journal Nutrition. Here are details from the experts at The Natural Standard: Earlier laboratory studies have suggested that lactoferrin-enriched cow’s … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Children's Health, Men's Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged acne, lactoferrin
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TV show contestants on “The Biggest Loser” lose fat while preserving muscle mass, study shows
USA Today reports, “The grueling boot-camp workouts on NBC’s The Biggest Loser help contestants lose large amounts of body fat while preserving their muscle mass, a new study shows.” The “scientists measured the weight, body composition and resting metabolic rate … Continue reading
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Tagged Obesity
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Nurse practitioner writes about her decision to stop getting mammograms
Last week I blogged on the topic “Mammography Screening for Breast Cancer: What’s a Woman to Do?” That blog was somewhat technical — although I think it presented both the benefits and the risks of mammography — and the fact … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, mammography
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 1 – Introduction
Here’s the first of an eight-part devotional for men. It’s based upon a chapter on physical health that I wrote for Coach Joe Gibbs’ best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional series was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Heart Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People, emotional health, Gameplan for Life, Mental Health, physical health, relational health, Spiritual Health
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Six doctor-recommended sleep aids
Tired of counting sheep? Consider one of these remedies for the possibility of getting a good night’s sleep when you have occasional insomnia. These tips were posted on Health.com and are from RealSimple.com: 1) Aromatherapy Try it: When you’re drowsy … Continue reading
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Tagged aromatherapy, diphenhydramine, GABA, insomnia, lack of sleep, melatonin, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and health, sleep hygiene, valerian
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Study Shows Risks for Kids Who Watch TV or Use Computers More Than 2 Hours a Day
New research is documenting some of the risks I’ve told you about in previous blogs for kids who utilize screen time (TV, computers, video games) more than 2 hours a day. Specifically, children who watch television or use computers for … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged hyperactivity, inattention, Mental Health, misbehavior, screen time, screen time and health, TV, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens, video games
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Screen Time May Consume Nearly 1/3 of Day for U.S. Kids
Child experts have issued an updated policy statement on use of electronic media for entertainment by kids. This is critical because children and teens in the United States spend an average of seven hours A DAY using television, computers, phones … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged attention span, electronic media, hyperactivity, inattention, screen time, screen time and health, TV, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens, TV and violence
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The Formula for Good Health = 0, 5, 10, 30, 150
An easy-to-remember formula for good health (0, 5, 10, 30, 150) is proposed in a wonderful editorial in American Family Physician titled “Preventive Health: Time for Change.” The author suggests this formula to physicians to “help patients achieve healthy lifestyle … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged beta-blocker, cancer prevention, diabetes prevention, health promotion, healthy lifestyle, heart attack prevention, preventing cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, preventing heart attack, preventing heart disease, prevention, preventive medicine, statin, statins, stroke prevention
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Three Healthy Habits Cut Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
There’s been a lot of debate about mammograms for breast cancer screening, but an even more important health promotion exercise would be for women to everything they can to prevent breast cancer. And now experts are reporting that women can … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, avoid weight gain, breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, exercise, overweight, preventing cancer, weight loss
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