Posts Tagged ‘immune system’

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    Q: Why Culture Bacteria Before Antibiotic Use?
    Q: My son’s pediatrician just prescribed antibiotics for what she thought was bronchitis. I thought the antibiotic choice was strange since I was prescribed the same one weeks earlier for a stubborn urinary tract infection. I usually take herbs for infections and know that different herbs are used for different bacterias. Isn’t there a way to match antibiotics...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at July 14th, 2010 at 07:07 am
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    WellWired TV: The H1N1 Vaccine and You
    When it comes to the H1N1 flu pandemic this year, it seems like a lot of our patients have vaccine-related questions. Who’s at risk? What’s in this vaccine? Should I get it? Tune in below as Dr. Natasha Kassam gets to the bottom of the H1N1 vaccine kerfuffle. Still have a question? Leave in the comment section. Dr. Natasha Kassam is dedicated to facilitating...
    by Dr. Natasha Kassam at November 10th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Food Allergies and Kids 101
    No matter how hard they tried, little Johnny’s parents couldn’t convince him to eat his vegetables! Johnny only wanted to eat dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets, chocolate milk, and sugar bear cereal. In school he was lethargic, had trouble focusing on the chalk-board, and often talked out of turn. This concerned his teachers as they urged Johnny’s parents to visit...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at October 12th, 2009 at 07:10 am
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    Vaccinations 101
    The H1N1 virus has led to the death of 28 pregnant women and 60 children in the U.S. so it’s no wonder the topic of vaccination is on everyone’s mind. This year’s influenza is virulent and should be considered a serious threat. How the vaccine works The influenza vaccine, which includes the H1N1 vaccine is made on an annual basis. Because the influenza...
    by Gibran Ramos L.Ac. at October 8th, 2009 at 05:10 am
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    Boost Your Immunity with Chinese Medicine
    Our first line of defense is our skin, otherwise known as wei qi, or protective qi. Not only do wind and heat offer transportation for pathogens, they can also elicit a direct physiological affect of opening and closing the pores of the skin’s exterior. Dry heat helps foster a hospitable environment to these pathogens allowing them entrance through the nose, mouth, and...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at August 1st, 2009 at 09:08 am
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    Probiotics: Extra Sauerkraut on the Hot Dog Please!
    There are always raging debates about the origin of humankind, but here is one undeniable fact: You are a mobile fleshy feeding tube! You have two openings, an inlet/outlet, and a tunnel which is technically exposed to the outside world.  This tunnel, also known as your GI tract, is not a sterile environment and is loaded with bacteria. Seriously loaded.   There are...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at May 16th, 2009 at 05:05 pm