From the monthly archives: June 2013
Like the main character in this book, long-term Orchard Health Care member Joan Dash spent much of her childhood in a nudist camp. She went on to get a master’s and Ph.D. at Harvard where she studied soil microbiology. Today, she and her husband use the ground penetration techniques described in this book, helping archaeologists decide where to dig.
Traditional Jewish ethnic food, especially delicatessen, is typically extraordinarily high in salt and saturated fat. It probably unwittingly contributed to the early mortality of the patriarchs of prior generations.
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for bone health and normal bodily metabolism. Parts of the medical community got overly enthusiastic in the last decade and suggested unnecessarily and possibly harmfully large intake of both nutrients. Sensible daily intake from diet and supplements is 1000 mg calcium and 1000 IU of vitamin D for most adults.
Be Well Body Scan announced its pricing for DEXA body composition studies, all under $100 per study. I think it is worthwhile to consider.
Advance Catastrophication Not Effective Clinical Approach
The sky is falling. My headache must be a brain tumor. Advance catastrophication raises a patient’s anxiety and rarely is helpful. Doctors need to proceed thoroughly and calmly but still rationally protect against risk to the patient in a timely fashion.