I know it’s challenging to be upbeat or optimistic when your in the throws of dealing with a Staph or MRSA infection. However, with 2012 at the door, it’s the perfect time to consider what you want and who you want to be in the year ahead. Some people say we are the result of our past, or that we are driven by our past. But I believe we are being pulled into our future by our choices, attitudes and intentions.
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Curbing holiday sugar cravings
One of the best things about Christmas and New Year’s is all the great food we get to share with family and friends. Sweets and desserts are probably the most comforting, familiar and irresistible part of all that delicious holiday food.
While eggnog, fruit cakes and sugar cookies are holiday traditions, eating them in moderation certainly is not. Gaining a few extra pounds is fairly common over the holidays and that’s why most people limit the sweets they eat. But people with chronic infections have an extra incentive to enjoy sugary holiday foods in moderation.
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MRSA in children still increasing
It’s encouraging to see MRSA rates dropping in hospitals that adopt strict programs to reduce unneeded antibiotics. But while MRSA is decreasing in some hospitals, an even more virulent form of MRSA is increasing at an alarming rate in the community, especially in children.
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Recent MRSA and Staph statistics and trends
Are MRSA infections on the rise, or are they beginning to decrease? Are MRSA and Staph more common in the elderly or in children?
Well, it depends…
To better understand the possible dangers of MRSA and Staph, it’s best to get a clear picture of the relevant statistics and trends. The answers to questions about MRSA and Staph statistics and specific facts about Staph depend on the context.
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Using Staph and MRSA supplements in health care facilities
The time when you need the most support for your body and immune system is when you are dealing with a health condition like MRSA or Staph. Unfortunately, getting that support using your favorite Staph or MRSA herbal remedies and natural products can be a big challenge inside hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities.
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Being thankful for your health
Thanksgiving may be a day to feast, enjoy family and prepare for Christmas shopping. But even more than that, it’s an opportunity to remember and celebrate what we’re thankful for in life and who we share our lives with.
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Dr. Oz interview on medicine and faith
Yesterday on the Dr. Oz Show, Pastor Joel Osteen was interviewed about whether faith or prayer play a role in the healing process. It was a good show that looked at the both the scientific results and the actual experiences people have had with prayer and healing. To see the whole show online, visit: www.doctoroz.com/videos/joel-osteen-medical-miracles-pt-1
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MRSA sinus infections: can nasal irrigation help?
You may have heard that many people use nasal irrigation for help with allergy relief. But rinsing your sinuses can be a big help for Staph and MRSA sinusitis, as well as other sinus infections. Nasal irrigation can take some getting used to at first. But once you’ve done it a few times, nasal irrigation is quick, easy and can be an important part of MRSA sinus infection control.
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