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  • Head Lice Treatment

    Head Lice Treatment
    Jill, B.A. (Hons), ND

    Head lice isinsidious and is found everywhere -- especially where there are kids in close contact. If lice is not aggressively managed it will pervade our classrooms and ourhomes. It iseasily spread amongst kids; however, it isverysimple to prevent. If we diligently wash our kids hats and jackets in hot water as well asoffer preventative topical headlice treatments once per week,we would...

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  • Influenza (Flu) Vaccinations

    Influenza (Flu) Vaccinations
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    In my general health article for October, I discuss and provide important information on the seasonal flu and the options for vaccinations. Although it may still feel like summer in many parts of the country, October traditionally marks the beginning of health promotion activities for the influenza vaccination. Peak times for flu season are January and February with the season beginning in...

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  • Hospital-Acquired (Noscomial) Infections

    Hospital-Acquired (Noscomial) Infections
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    My general health article for this month discusses the issue of noscomial or hospital-acquired infections, which are those illnesses that are easily spread from one person to another by a hospital worker or even a visitor. The hospital is supposed to be a place where sick people can go to get better. Ironically, though, it is the worst place to go, when you are sick because the body may al...

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  • Kegel Exercises Banish Mild Urinary Incontinence

    Kegel Exercises Banish Mild Urinary Incontinence
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    This months general health article discusses a debilitating and embarrassing problem, especially among women: urinary incontinence, or an involuntary loss of urine. Most often caused by weaken pelvic floor muscles, mild incontinence can be controlled, even cured by daily frequent Kegel exercises. Kegel exercises help to strengthen the vagina, urethra and anus. Done discreetly, kegels in...

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  • Vitamin D Plays a Key Role in Overall Health

    Vitamin D Plays a Key Role in Overall Health
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    This month's general health article is titled, "Vitamin D is Essential to Good Health." I know you are probably wondering why another article on vitamin D? And normally I would agree—vitamin D is old news. But I found some interesting tidbits about this amazing substance that might raise a few eyebrows. For example, did you know that vitamin D is not really a vitamin at all? Nope,...

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  • Health of the Testicles

    Health of the Testicles
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    Ive written an article for the Health Wellness section of NaturallySavvy.com this month. Its the first of a series of articles on testicular health. The article is called Testicular Anatomy Health, and I believe it is an important first step in understanding the issues surrounding mens health. While I was writing the article, it brought back memories of when I was a student in nursing...

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  • Temporary Tattoos & Young People

    Temporary Tattoos & Young People
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    My article this month—entitled “Temporary Tattoos”—explores the consumer draw to temporary tattoos and the potential health risks associated with the bad products on the market. The unsuspecting consumer has no idea if the temporary tattoo they are about to have placed on their skin is made from FDA-approved ingredients or the inferior and cheaper illegally produced ingredients. Before you get a...

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  • Natural Light: Exploring our Options

    Natural Light: Exploring our Options
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    My general health article for November explores the disinfection abilities of UV-C light technology. During my research into this science, I thought about other related topics like full-spectrum lighting for both vision and mood balance. Therefore, my blog this month will focus on the potential benefits of natural light therapy. Let There Be Light I live in a community with a population of approx...

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  • How to Reduce the Spread of Germs

    How to Reduce the Spread of Germs
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    My blog this month follows with the back-to-school premise of how to reduce the spread of germs (at school). Spread of Germs According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), germs are commonly spread from exposure to someone who is sick or exposure to airborne droplets from a cough or sneeze. The CDC suggests frequent hand-washing as the number one way to prevent the spread of germs. Good Han...

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  • Calcium: Absorbability Makes All the Difference

    Calcium: Absorbability Makes All the Difference
    Dr. Linda Mundorff

    Bone growth is a gradual process that peaks around age 30. The process of bone loss will take longer if there is a good, strong bone foundation. This is why it is important to build and maintain strong bones while we are in our youth and young adult life. One of the most important minerals necessary to achieve this goal is calcium. To Get Enough Calcium in Your Bones Th...

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