Ask the Doc - by Robert Swain

 

2014 Columns

 

 

October, 2014          Childhood Nutrition

 

Today we will discuss nutrition for children ages 2-12. Childhood obesity rose drastically in the 80's and 90's -  doubling and tripling in some age groups. 16.9% of U.S. children and adolescents were considered to be obese,  with prevalence higher in teens than preschoolers and higher in males than females in 2010.

 

September, 2014      Fish Oil a Danger?

 

Recently there was an article published that got people's attention in regards to high doses of fish oil and the relation to higher risk of prostate cancer. This is not new information.

 

August, 2014            Headaches    Note:  In the original page, the title is incorrect.

 

I always ask my patients if they have headaches. Most of the time they answer: nothing bad just the normal one or two a month. Or just one every couple of months.

 

First of all, any headache is not normal. Headache pain is a sign that something is just not right. Headaches can be caused by many different factors. The most common headache is the "stress / tension" headache.

 

July, 2014                 Good Health Myths

 

Myth #1.  I don't need to exercise or diet because I take supplements.

 

    If you don't exercise  or eat correctly you will never reach the optimal health that you are trying to achieve by taking supplements.  All three are equally important.

 

June, 2014                Some Healthy Living Tips

 

To replace the fat in low fat foods the companies add carbohydrates in the form of high fructose corn syrup. This is more fattening than the fat it replaces

 

May, 2014                Now You Can Listen Too!

 

II have some exciting news for all you readers. First, Estero Bay now has its own radio station — 97.3 The Rock. It is listener supported community radio.

 

April, 2014                Slowing the Aging Process

 

First let’s examine what is happening when we get older. Our metabolism slows down, our muscles lose some tone, we get stiffer, and we ache a lot more. So what to do to correct this downturn?

 

March, 2014             I Just Had a Baby

 

Q. I just had a baby. Should I concentrate more on my health or my baby’s?

 

     

 

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