Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy

Unfortunately food preparation is included in the list of cautions. However, with a few simple rules you can have a carefree and safe pregnancy. Most pregnant women know that they are to avoid or minimize things that have little or no nutritional value, like caffeine, sweets, processed foods, etc.. However, there are some things [...]

When To Stop Exercising and Conditions That May Make Exercise Risky

If you experience any of the following symptoms stop exercising and call you doctor right away: – Bleeding from your vagina – Difficult or labored breathing before you exercise – Dizziness – Headache – Chest pains – Muscle weakness – Calf pain or swelling – Preterm labor – Decreased movement of the fetus – Leakage [...]

Herbal Supplements

Today more than 60 million Americans are medicating themselves with herbal supplements. By assuming that ?natural? remedies are safe, your patients are probably not fully discussing the issue with you, if at all. Research shows that many do not see the need to inform their physicians of their use of alternative medicine including herbal supplements. [...]