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Dr. Russ is in the house
Created on 6/27/2008
Ms. S is looking for an integrative medicine practitioner in the Charlotte area. I maintain an independent medical practice in the SouthPark area, and would be honored to be of service. If you think I can be of help, call 704-643-2629 to learn more about my practice, Greenfield Integrative Healthcare.
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Take the "Ow" Out of Gout
Created on 6/27/2008
A diagnosis of gout typically occurs following the development and medical evaluation of a painful, red joint. Inflammation with gout occurs in response to the accumulation of monosodium urate crystals, often in the great toe, and pain is episodic but intense. Conventional medical treatment is usually very effective at managing the condition. That stated, dietary manipulation is one of the primary means of controlling the disease. The dietary recommendations offered in association with a diagnosis of gout can seem daunting, but the idea is to cut back on specific foods like red and organ meats, not necessarily to avoid them completely. You can still splurge on occasion!
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When you're a mess from stress...
Created on 6/6/2008
Stress can be defined in many different ways, but perhaps the easiest definition is "change." We cannot totally prevent change in our lives, but we should make an effort to learn how to create balance, enhance coping skills, and otherwise explore ways to "roll with the punches." You may ask, "Why?" What's the big deal? It's just part of life." The problem is that inadequately managed stress can undermine our health, not just our emotional or spiritual wellbeing, but even our physical health. There are many different activities that can help to relieve stress; the key is to give ourselves the freedom to explore new and healthy ways of managing stress, or at least to regularly use the good options we know work well for us.
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Cooking and eating well in our 70s, 80s, 90s...
Created on 6/3/2008
Ms. D is concerned about her parents. They are in their 70s, in fairly good health, but have little interest in shopping for food or cooking, and eat most of their meals out. Ms. D wonders if there might be easy, "core food" meals her parents could shop for, make and enjoy at home to stay well.
Watch for our "Aging Well" brochure coming out later this year for lots of useful information on ways to age optimally, including a "10-Step Healthy Aging Program." In the meantime, there are some important, yet relatively easy, dietary interventions that can be employed for those of us whose parents' dietary habits (not to mention our own!) need a little, well, help...
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When a Friend Has Celiac Disease
Created on 6/3/2008
M has a friend coming to visit who has celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder where intestinal inflammation develops in response to eating foods that contain the protein gluten. M is concerned about providing her friend appropriate meals, and is seeking guidance regarding the types of foods she can buy at Harris Teeter and the recipes she can follow to make sure her friend stays well and has a good time during her visit.
There are a number of good resources that M can tap into, my favorite being the web site of the Celiac Sprue Association (http://www.csaceliacs.org/index.php). Here you can find excellent background information about celiac disease (also called celiac sprue), as well as recipe ideas that will help guide your shopping at your neighborhood Harris Teeter. I hope this is of help to you, and that you have a wonderful visit with your friend.
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