Many of you may share my interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but, like me, have trouble finding good resources to educate ourselves. I just finished a new illustrated book which makes learning about Chinese medicine almost fun. Almost. It’s called The Illustrated Book of Traditional Chinese Cultivation of Health.… Read the rest
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Pregnancy and Food Poisoning: What’s Safe To Treat?
Gastroenteritis — diarrhea caused by bacteria from our foods — peaks in the summer but can occur all year. Pregnant women should be especially choosy about where and what they eat, since a bad bout of “gastro”, while usually not serious for mom, can sometimes cause serious problems for her baby.… Read the rest
Much of Adult Health Depends on Your Childhood
The following guest article is by Canadian doctor Timothy Foggin, MD, MPH…
We all know that there are many influences on our health, some within our control, and some from without. As Dr. Saint Cyr highlighted earlier this summer, the WHO’s Commission on Social Determinants of Health published a major report on areas of inequality that have been demonstrated to affect health.