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No Nonsense Health: Obese patients at higher risk of COVID-19 complications
By Gifford Jones and Diana Jones on May 22nd, 2020
In the play, Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare wrote, “Let me have men about me that are fat. Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look. Such men are dangerous.” Caesar saw no risk in well-fed men. But fast ahead 500 years, and we now know that being overweight is a major health hazard. Several reports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc? What do different masks actually do?
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on April 28th, 2020
“The wearing of face masks during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic has received varying recommendations from different public health agencies and governments,” says an article in Wikipedia. An editorial in the British Medical Journal (COVID -19: should the public wear face masks? – BMJ 09 April 2020) says, “Yes – population benefits are plausible and harms unlikely.” Is there any direct ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Nonsense Health: How often do your brush your tongue?
By Gifford Jones and Diana Gifford Jones on March 16th, 2020
contact-us@docgiff.com Brushing teeth after meals can prevent tooth decay, save dental bills, and avoid halitosis. But not many know that brushing the tongue helps the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, immune system, and prevents a shocking number of diseases. So, how is the tongue associated with so many diverse problems, and what can you do to prevent ... Read More »
1 responseTo Your Health: Don’t worry about things you can’t control
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Take a deep breath. Relax your shoulders and drop your lower jaw to release tension. So much of our energy, emotionally and physically, is sapped by worrying about things that will not happen or things that we can’t control. If you are worrying unduly about either COVID-19 or something else in your life it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: You’ll be surprised how often you touch your face
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 9th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade I am still hearing lots of questions about protection from COVID-19. Please stop thinking of hand sanitizer as your first line of defence. It is not. Frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water is. Sanitizer comes at the end of the line when there is no place to wash your hands. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Why are families so polite when loved ones are suffering?
By Gifford Jones on March 9th, 2020
info@docgiff.com@giffordjonesmd Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, was right when he wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” I recently planned to attend a recent health meeting in Vancouver, traveling there by train. But the trip ended abruptly when protesters blocked the rail lines. What is the relevance, you might ask? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Have a strategy in the store and kitchen
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade If you feel challenged when it comes to managing food prices, especially fresh produce, you are not alone. We all know our diet should include plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit but making that happen can mean having to change our habits. There is no point in buying a whole bag of avocados cheaply ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: More research is killing COVID-19 victims
By Gifford Jones on March 2nd, 2020
info@docgiff.com@GiffordJonesMD Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, wrote “There is a stupid corner in the brain of every wise man.” The best current example is the appalling lack of action by the Chinese government to fight COVID-19 with high doses of vitamin C – both as a clinical treatment for those who are infected and as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor Game: Report calls sleep the third pillar of health
By Gifford Jones on February 24th, 2020
info@docgiff.com@giffordjonesmd Sleep, it’s not the most exciting topic. But a report from Tufts University says sleep is the third pillar of health along with diet and activity. Besides, we spend a third of our lives sleeping, and if you sleep poorly, it can trigger a cascade of health problems. José Ordovás, professor of nutrition at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Drink up, your health depends on it
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In the summer there seem to be plenty of reasons to drink tall glasses of chilled water or another beverage but not so much in the winter. Many years ago when we drank more coffee in a day than was good for us, this hot drink did help us stay warm on a chilly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To Your Health: Making small changes can leave you feeling recharged
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 10th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Do you feel as though you need a vacation? Most of us feel that way at this time of year but it is not possible for us all to take advantage of that for a variety of reasons. Well you know what they say – a change is as good as a holiday. With ... Read More »
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