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Use essential oils with caution

Frugal Nurse Posted on March 20, 2018 by Frugal NurseMarch 20, 2018  

use essential oils with cautionI just read about a recent study by the Endocrine Society that—again—suggests a link between the use of some essential oils and breast development (gynecomastia) in young boys.

Lavender and tea tree oil, especially, are considered endocrine-disrupting chemicals. I wrote about this a few years ago , and wanted to re-post this information. Be informed and use essential oils with caution! FN

This post was originally published … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged home-remedies, kids-health, marketing, patient safety, research | Leave a reply

Kids and peanut allergies

Frugal Nurse Posted on February 22, 2018 by Frugal NurseFebruary 21, 2018  

peanut allergiesA new drug, but not a new treatment, for peanut allergies

The media have been reporting on a potential new treatment for severe peanut allergies. The drug, known only as AR101, has not yet been approved by the FDA, but may be by the end of the year.

It’s basically a capsule with a bit of peanut flour, and it works by gradually desensitizing the patient to the protein in … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged allergies, kids-health, prevention, research | Leave a reply

Brain games – It’s speed that matters most

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 5, 2017 by Frugal NurseDecember 6, 2017

brain games prevent dementiaDo brain games lower dementia risk?

Yes and no.

Most brain or cognitive training apps divide their “games” into several categories, such as attention, memory, speed and flexibility.

However, a study recently published in an Alzheimer’s journal reports that only the speed games were associated with a lower dementia risk (29% lower!).

I was really interested in this report. My husband and I enjoy playing these games, even though I’ve … read on

Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged aging, brain-health, evidence-based, recreation, research

Alcohol and cancer. Here we go again.

Frugal Nurse Posted on November 9, 2017 by Frugal NurseNovember 8, 2017

alcohol and cancerFear-mongering and clickbait

While sipping a glass of wine with dinner last night, my ears perked up when I heard a teaser for NBC Nightly News: “New report links even light alcohol intake with increased risk of cancer.”

Oh, boy, I thought. Here we go again.

I don’t like network news because of this kind of lousy health reporting (I just wanted to see local election returns). Again and again, … read on

Posted in Be informed, Health Care News | Tagged cancer, evidence-based, lifestyle, research

Carbs vs fats: It’s all about moderation

Frugal Nurse Posted on October 3, 2017 by Frugal NurseOctober 6, 2017

carbs vs fatsCarbs vs fats in the news…again

A few weeks ago, a study was published that resulted in a lot of dramatic headlines, such as “Your Low-Fat Diet Could Kill You!”

The media always make a big deal out of these nutritional studies because they know we need to eat, we like to eat, and we’re already confused about what we should eat. Or not eat.

Headlines that the one above … read on

Posted in Health Care News, Stay healthy | Tagged evidence-based, lifestyle, nutrition, research

Is bad cholesterol really bad?

Frugal Nurse Posted on August 24, 2017 by Frugal NurseAugust 24, 2017

Rethinking LDLs (low-density lipoproteins)

I’ve posted a couple of times about my husband’s high LDL level and his attempts to lower it through diet and exercise.

I’ve also said that because he doesn’t have any other risk factors for heart disease, we aren’t too worried about it. But the engineer in him likes the challenge of seeing how low he can get his LDL.

When I saw this recent YouTube … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged diagnostic-tests, doctors, drugs-and-supplements, evidence-based, nutrition, research, videos

Turmeric for arthritis pain

Frugal Nurse Posted on May 23, 2017 by Frugal NurseJune 5, 2017

turmeric for arthritisGood evidence for using turmeric to treat arthritis pain

I’m generally not a fan of supplements or herbal remedies.

There can be a lot of marketing hype behind these products, but not a lot of good science.

However…about a month ago I finally became so tired of living with chronic arthritis pain, mostly in my hands and neck, that I decided to research turmeric to see if there was any … read on

Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged drugs-and-supplements, evidence-based, nutrition, research

Add high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to your exercise routine

Frugal Nurse Posted on April 6, 2017 by Frugal NurseApril 5, 2017

hiitHIIT for better health— and lower doctors’ bills

A few months ago my husband and I joined a local gym. We wanted to be a little more serious with our exercise routines.

Aging can be expensive. I believe one way to save money on health care as we age is to exercise. Exercise can help prevent diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and possibly dementia.

I also want to keep my … read on

Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged aging, exercise, lifestyle, research

The health effects of pot – What do we know?

Frugal Nurse Posted on February 21, 2017 by Frugal NurseFebruary 20, 2017

The good news and the bad news

A few years ago my state, Washington, legalized marijuana. I voted in favor.

Since then I’ve wondered if that was a good idea. Tax windfall aside, what do we really know about the health effects of pot, good or bad?

Recently, one of my favorite health news sites, Healthcare Triage, posted this video: What we know about pot in 2017

… read on
Posted in Be informed | Tagged lifestyle, prevention, research

Rats, cell phones and cancer

Frugal Nurse Posted on June 1, 2016 by Frugal NurseMay 31, 2016

rats, cell phones and cancerScary headlines sell news

Last week the media blitzed us with headlines that linked cell phones with an increased risk of brain and heart cancers.

Don’t believe everything you read in a headline!

That news story was based on a study out of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences that looked at the effect of cell phone radiation on rats.

Most journalists, if you bothered to read the … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged cancer, evidence-based, lifestyle, patient safety, research

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