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Published:Wednesday | June 8, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Coconut oil clogs your arteries ...Dear Ms Thompson, By way of introduction, I am a layman who studies and writes about nutritional controversies. I have a Google Alert for saturated fats, so was notified when your 'Coconut oil clogs your arteries ...

Published:Wednesday | June 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Men usually want to cut to the chase and find those special foods for success.There is no magic list as success comes from a wide range of foods eaten on a regular basis as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Here are some foods to include in your nutrition arsenal.

Published:Wednesday | June 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM

A reader writes: "My son has asthma and I would like to know what can be done to prevent his frequent attacks."Asthma is a common condition which affects the ability to breathe freely...

Published:Wednesday | June 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM

You've probably heard that nuts are a good snack because of the antioxidants they contain. But a new analysis finds that walnuts may be the best nuts for you. Presented at the American Chemical Society National Meeting...

Published:Wednesday | June 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dear Dr McDaniel,Do you know about the toxicity of cerassee? I like the taste and will use it as tea maybe three or four mornings out of the week, every two or three months....

Published:Wednesday | June 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Back in March or April 2004, I attended an assignment where a visiting US researcher and nutritionist, Dr Bruce Fife, presented some eye-opening research on coconut oil...

Published:Wednesday | June 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Family problems are the most common causes of stress in children. Conflict between parents, separation of parents and divorce top the list. Sometimes parents drag the children into the conflict, force them to take sides, or use them to get back at each other.

Published:Wednesday | May 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dear Dr Williams-Green, I'd like to bring to your notice that I suffer from premature ejaculation and it is beginning to adversely affect my relationship.

Published:Wednesday | May 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Omega-3 for joint care - According to the United States (US) Arthritis Foundation, nearly one in two people will develop painful knee osteoarthritis over their lifetime, with the highest risk among those who are obese.

Published:Wednesday | May 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Not getting good nutrition in your diet? If you are a postmenopausal woman, there's a good chance you may be at risk for anaemia, according to a new study published in the April 2011 issue...

Published:Wednesday | May 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

More people are walking to improve their health, and organising more walkathons could generate even more interest in walking...

Published:Wednesday | May 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

In previous articles, we looked at reasons for the long wait for prescription-filling at community retail pharmacies. Challenges with doctors were among the reasons cited...

Published:Wednesday | May 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dear Ms Thompson, Congratulations on the very interesting and informative articles in The Gleaner Health pages on Wednesdays...

Published:Wednesday | May 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM

In murder-suicide a person kills one or several persons and then kills himself.Ponder this. Did Samson, one of the celebrated heroes in the Bible commit murder-suicide? What is your view on the matter? Samson did kill the Philistines and in the process...

Published:Wednesday | May 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM

One of the most wonderful ways to prepare for the birth of a child is with prenatal yoga.Yoga addresses the complete pregnant woman — not only her changing body but her mental, emotional and spiritual selves.

Published:Wednesday | May 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM

I am always moved when someone utters that they will remember a particular experience or event for the rest of their lives.

Published:Wednesday | May 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Potatoes make you fat.Potatoes are bad. Potatoes make insulin levels increase. Do potatoes deserve the bad rap and misinformation?

Published:Wednesday | May 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The rate of overweight and obesity in children in developed and developing countries is frightening.Overweight rates are as high as 15 per cent and obesity is up to 10 per cent in some respects. Causes of overweight and obesity ...

Published:Wednesday | May 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

It's true that breakfast gives a much-needed energy boost to start the day. After all, the point is to "break-the-fast". However, a new study sheds some interesting light on...

Published:Wednesday | May 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Recall of anti-blood-clotting tablets - Bristol-Myers Squibb initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of 1,000-count bottles of Coumadin (warfarin sodium) Crystalline 5mg tablets.

Published:Wednesday | May 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Before we reach for a cool glass of juice, consider some guidelines: Portion is key.Even freshly prepared unadulterated juices can be very high in sugar and consuming large amounts can provide excess calories and sugar.

Published:Wednesday | May 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Many of us do not walk at the pace we should to get the results we expect. If you are in good health, you need to walk at a pace that keeps your heart/pulse rate within 60 to 90 per cent of your maximum heart rate for 20 minutes ...

Published:Wednesday | May 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Last time (part 1 appeared on April 27) we looked at the prescription-filling process in a retail community pharmacy, through rose-coloured lenses, since we saw the 'ideal' prescription....

Published:Wednesday | May 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The bare facts: I am writing this article after a three-month break from this column.I used the opportunity to refocus my energy on writing academic papers and research. During this period, we have had a lot of discussion on personality disord...

Published:Wednesday | May 4, 2011 | 12:00 AM

My mom always used to say to me, "you will never understand how much I love you until you become a mother". Those words could not be more true. I find myself saying them to my 11-year-old daughter quite often these days...

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