Saturday, March 24, 2012

Antibiotics are even in your Burger

The over use of antibiotics in family physician and pediatric practice is well documented in American health care. Although when medically indicated and with confirmation of the right diagnosis, antibiotics can help and may even save a life.  What has become common place is the over prescribing to our children and adults.  This article talks about the abundance of antibiotics in our food.  Good information for your decision making when eating and preparing meals.  Dr. Press

Here is the article link below:

Antibiotics are even in Your Burger

Monday, March 12, 2012

RED MEAT IS BLAMED FOR ONE IN TEN EARLY DEATHS

I would consider this a landmark study as to why eating significantly less red meat or none at all, is a good choice for better health.   However, many people will not change their diets and eating behaviors.  I recommend to my patients, to do what they can to limit or reduce red meat by portion size and frequency in meals.    Dr. Press

 

"The study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine followed more than 100,000 people for around 28 years asking them periodically about their diet and lifestyle." 

 

Full article here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9138230/Red-meat-is-blamed-for-one-in-10-early-deaths.html