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Thursday, 11 December 2014 13:22
Hidden Heart Risks for Cold & Flu Season
Certain cold and flu medications can cause a spike in your blood pressure, resulting in a higher risk for heart attack or stroke.
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HER
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 14:22
No Flu Shot? 3 Ways to Stay Healthy During Flu Season
There are simple ways you can strengthen your body's immune system to defend against invaders and fight back.
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Mindful Medicine
Thursday, 04 December 2014 14:45
Ask Dr. Mike: Tinnitus and the Flu Vaccine
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 14:00
5 Do-It-Yourself Cold Remedies
What are some homeopathic cold and flu remedies that won't make you feel like you're in a complete fog?
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 12:11
Strep is More than Just a Sore Throat
Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of five and 15, though children under five and adults can also become infected.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 14 October 2014 12:33
At the Gym: Watch Out for Colds & Flu
You're at the gym to get and stay healthy; but you could be making yourself susceptible to colds and flu.
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Train Your Body
Thursday, 09 October 2014 14:00
Lesser Known Flu Fighters
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 08 October 2014 14:00
Fighting the Flu: Tips to Stay Healthy while You’re Sick
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 08 October 2014 12:11
Is it a Cold or a Fall Allergy?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 01 October 2014 12:00
Flu Season: Time to Get Your Kids Vaccinated
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 25 September 2014 14:45
Ask Dr. Mike: Melatonin, Omega-3s, Dementia & Vaccines
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 18 September 2014 11:01
Tis The Season; Best Treatments For Cold vs. Flu
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Allina Health - The WELLcast
Wednesday, 17 September 2014 11:11
Protect Yourself from Colds & Flu this Winter
Sneezing, sniffling and other symptoms of colds and flu are just around the corner. But, what if you could avoid sickness altogether?
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Naturally Savvy
Friday, 12 September 2014 10:45
Medical News of the Week: Mysterious Respiratory Virus
More than 10 states and over 1,000 children ranging from the ages of 15 months to 18 years in the Midwest have been infected by a mysterious respiratory virus.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Monday, 07 July 2014 12:00
Influenza Pandemic Planning
An influenza pandemic virus spreads worldwide and infects a large amount of the human population. How can you make sure you're prepared?
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 28 May 2014 12:22
Fever Education: What Every Parent Should Know
Fevers can be scary for parents. Learning what causes fevers and how to treat them will ease your anxiety.
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Healthy Children
Monday, 12 May 2014 12:33
Lyme Disease in Children
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 300,000 Americans contract Lyme disease each year. Some of them are kids.
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 23 April 2014 12:00
Should Your Child Be Prescribed Codeine?
Hundreds of thousands of kids are prescribed codeine each year, but is that really necessary? What might be at risk?
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Healthy Children
Monday, 14 April 2014 12:45
Seasonal Allergies: What Treatment Is Best for YOU?
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 16.9 million adults and 6.7 million children suffer from seasonal allergies.
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 19 March 2014 12:00
Measles & Whooping Cough: Outbreaks & Your Child
Vaccines have reduced infections like measles and whooping cough. However, not all parents vaccinate.
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Healthy Children
Friday, 14 March 2014 10:00
Antibiotic Overuse Can Put You at Risk
Are you over-medicating yourself every time you get a simple cough? Know when you should and should not use antibiotics.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Thursday, 13 February 2014 14:33
Tips for Coping with Your Child's Asthma
An asthma attack can be truly scary, especially for a kid. Avoid feeling helpless and learn how to help your child prevent these attacks.
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 29 January 2014 12:22
Cold & Flu Myths Busted
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 29 January 2014 12:00
Using Liquid Medicines Safely
Many children's medicines come in liquid form, for a couple reasons: they are easier to swallow than pills and they taste better. But they must be used the right way.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 29 January 2014 11:00
Natural Alternatives to OTC Cold & Flu Medicine
This has been a particularly rough season for cold and flu. Dr. Pescatore helps provide natural solutions to beating the flu.
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Naturally Savvy
Monday, 23 December 2013 11:00
How To Protect Yourself From the Flu.
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Memorial Care - Weekly Dose of wellness
Wednesday, 18 December 2013 12:11
RSV Concerns: More than Just a Cold
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:11
Coughs & Colds: When To Keep Kids Home
Knowing when to keep your child home from school is one of the hardest things for parents to decide... for many reasons.
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Healthy Children
Monday, 09 December 2013 12:45
Foods to Help Fight the Flu
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 12:00
Winter Cold Woes: Raw Noses, Chapped Lips & More
Bloody noses, chapped lips and dry skin are just some of the undesirable side effects that come with winter colds.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 12:22
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Cautious Use of Antibiotics
As many as 10 million antibiotic prescriptions are written each year for infections they are unlikely to help.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 14:45
10 Tips to Avoid Colds & Flu
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 14:22
Natural Relief for Sinus Congestion
OTC sinus remedies like pseudoephedrine and synephrine can have debilitating side effects. So, do you have other options?
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 06 November 2013 12:00
Tweens & Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 October 2013 12:22
Pertussis Vaccine: How to Protect Your Family
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 September 2013 12:11
New Flu Vaccine: Up-to-Date Information for Your Family
Each year the flu vaccine brings questions and concerns. Learn the newest and most up-to-date information on this year's vaccine.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 28 August 2013 12:33
When to Keep Your Child Home from School
The school year brings all sorts of colds, ailments and even lice. So, when do you give in and keep your kid home from school?
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 18 July 2013 14:00
A Natural Remedy for Your Seasonal Allergies
Runny, itchy nose and sinus headaches got you down? Black cumin seed oil could provide the relief you need.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Monday, 20 May 2013 12:11
Healing Foods: The Ultimate Medicine
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Staying Well
Friday, 19 April 2013 12:45
The Stages of COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. Are YOU at risk?
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Staying Well
Friday, 19 April 2013 12:33
How to Stop Your Chronic Cough
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Staying Well
Monday, 15 April 2013 12:22
Treating a Sinus Infection
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:22
Is it Strep or Just a Sore Throat?
Strep Throat is especially common among school-aged children and teenagers. We can help you figure out if its strep, tonsilitis or just a sore throat.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 27 February 2013 12:11
Prevent the Spread of Norovirus
Norovirus causes about 20 million gastroenteritis cases each year in the United States. There's no vaccine to prevent infection, and no drug to treat it.
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Healthy Children
Sunday, 10 February 2013 23:00
Cleaning Your Sinuses the Neti Way!
I have been recommending the neti pot for sinuses ever since I first heard of it back in medical school. When my patients have an issue, I have them do it when they first wake up, and than again an hour before bed.
Preparation
Dissolve ½ teaspoon of sea salt and ½ teaspoon of baking soda in 8 ounces of lukewarm or body temperature distilled or previously boiled water to prepare the base solution.
Alternatively use more salt and less soda: ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ of baking soda. Baking soda adjusts the pH of the solution to the one your body has.
Consider using premixed saline or a prepared salt package to make sure your percentage of salt to water is accurate.
3-5 drops of goldenseal tincture, or goldenseal tea added to the base solution will drain the mucous production.
To help with nasal dryness add 2-3 drops of sesame essential oil or aloe extract. (I love aloe.) This can be key for people suffering from nosebleeds.
2-3 drops of garlic oil, 2-3 drops of grapefruit seed extract or repeating with goldenseal can be used to help treat a sinus infection. But be careful, sinus infections can get serious so please see a physician or health care practitioner if symptoms are severe or they are reoccurring.
Preparation
Dissolve ½ teaspoon of sea salt and ½ teaspoon of baking soda in 8 ounces of lukewarm or body temperature distilled or previously boiled water to prepare the base solution.
Alternatively use more salt and less soda: ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ of baking soda. Baking soda adjusts the pH of the solution to the one your body has.
Consider using premixed saline or a prepared salt package to make sure your percentage of salt to water is accurate.
3-5 drops of goldenseal tincture, or goldenseal tea added to the base solution will drain the mucous production.
To help with nasal dryness add 2-3 drops of sesame essential oil or aloe extract. (I love aloe.) This can be key for people suffering from nosebleeds.
2-3 drops of garlic oil, 2-3 drops of grapefruit seed extract or repeating with goldenseal can be used to help treat a sinus infection. But be careful, sinus infections can get serious so please see a physician or health care practitioner if symptoms are severe or they are reoccurring.
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RadioMD Blog
Friday, 01 February 2013 10:22
Which Vaccinations Should Adults Consider?
A new report from the CDC finds many adults don’t have their recommended immunizations. Does this put you at risk?
Published in
The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Friday, 01 February 2013 10:11
Cold or Flu? Know Your Symptoms
As the discussion on the flu crisis continues, we explore the differences between cold and flu. How can you know the difference?
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Friday, 01 February 2013 10:00
Protect Yourself & Your Family From the Flu
Each winter season typically suffers a serious flu outbreak. Learn what physicians are seeing inside the ER, and how to protect yourself.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Monday, 21 January 2013 11:00
Flu Prevention and Cold vs. Flu
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Memorial Care - Weekly Dose of wellness
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:45
Is It a Cold or Allergies?
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Healthy Children