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Written by Dr. William A. Pellow
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Monday, 31 December 2012 07:49 |
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In 1901 to 1904 state laws began to define and regulate the practice of optometry. Those early laws required eye doctors to examine for the presence of disease but did not authorize treatment with drugs. Dilation was not allowed. By the 50s we recognized that we could not examine for disease without dilation, and a drive to legalize “diagnostic drugs” began. Educational requirements were increased. A four-year college degree plus a four-year doctoral degree equivalent to an MD degree was required. Diagnostic drug use became standard in every state by the late 80s.
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Linell's top six health tips for 2012 |
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Written by Linell Harvey
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Monday, 30 January 2012 08:57 |
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Don’t be fat-o-phobic: The “low fat!” nonsense of the last couple of decades has become the mantra of the diet industry. This is not only misguided, it’s downright unhealthy. But there are good fats (like from fish) and bad fats (anybody heard of Crisco?). Research shows that, more than the total amount of fat in your diet, it’s the types of fat you eat that really matter. Bad fats increase your cholesterol and your risk of certain diseases, while good fats have the opposite effect, protecting your heart and supporting overall health. In fact, good fats—such as omega-3 fats—are absolutely essential not only to your physical health but your emotional well-being.
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Does broccoli cure cancer? |
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Written by Linell Harvey
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Saturday, 28 January 2012 07:49 |
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George H.W. Bush once said, “I do not like broccoli and I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat
any more broccoli."
Poor George. He was missing out on some pretty stupendous health benefits. This, according to a new study from Oregon State University.
We’ve known for a long time that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli contain plant chemicals (indoles) that have anti-cancer action. This new study confirms that another plant compound found in broccoli—sulforaphane—also has cancer-fighting properties.
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Not all calories are created equal |
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Written by Linell Harvey
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Sunday, 27 November 2011 13:00 |
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While it seems pretty safe—and within the laws of thermodynamics—to say that a calorie is a calorie and that “calories in must equal calories out," this is actually an oversimplification of the way our bodies work.
To put it simply, a calorie IS a calorie, but how your body uses that calorie depends on the context. In other words, the way those calories are delivered to you (through what kind of food) can affect how your body metabolizes them.
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How to die with statistics |
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Written by Linell Harvey
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Saturday, 29 October 2011 13:37 |
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The newest buzz in the media is that older women who take vitamins increase their risk of death.
I’m amazed. I have read literally hundreds of studies which show that vitamins increase a person’s health and vitality, and can ward off many illnesses. So what did this ONE study really show?
Well, it looked at the database of 38,772 older women (average age 61.2 at the start of the study), and assessed whether those who took dietary supplements died earlier. The study included tons of health data, not just vitamin data. In fact, over the course of the 18-year study, they only asked the participants three times if they took vitamins. They didn’t measure which vitamins, how much, or brands, and didn’t ask for proof. Just “Did you use a supplement?” Three times in 18 years they asked.
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