Paging Dr. Frischer
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Dr. Alan Frischer is former chief of staff and former chief of medicine at Downey Regional Medical Center. Write to him in care of this newspaper at 8301 E. Florence Ave., Suite 100, Downey, CA 90240. |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Food Poisoning
A few hours after eating something suspicious, you develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. You may be suffering from food poisoning. Let's discuss how it happened, how to ge... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - High Heels
Recently, my 16-year-old daughter came home with what she described as the "cutest" high-heeled shoes. For so many reasons (I am her father), I was unhappy to see them. What I said to her re... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - MILK
Is it true that milk "does a body good"? I was raised on plenty of milk, and continue to drink a fair amount. I have always held that milk contains a well-balanced mix of nutrients, includi... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Sushi
"Irashaimase!" My family has become obsessed with sushi. For many years, my most adventurous foray was a California Roll. Thanks to a friend's persistence, now even my youngest daughter wil... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Health Promotion Children
For several weeks, I have devoted this column to health promotion. Today, let's discuss preventive measures specifically aimed at children. As a father to three daughters, I have ample wisd... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Healthier Life
How can we live a healthier life? In recent columns, I've been concentrating on health promotion for different groups of people. Let's take a look at the current major health recommendatio... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Health Promotion Women 50+
As promised, my current series of articles are devoted to specific health promotion plans for different groups. Health issues that may afflict us depend to an enormous extent on our gender ... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Keeping Americans Healthier
Everybody's talking about health promotion and prevention. Blame the economy: with sky-high deficits and ever more costly health care, the focus has shifted to keeping Americans healthier. ... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Love to Exercise
Many of you are aware that I love to exercise. It makes me feel great, and I know that it helps to keep me healthy. Of course, everyone knows that regular exercise will help control weight, ... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Sports Injuries
My column today is for all of you weekend warriors, as well as for those of you who take your sports activities more seriously. Unfortunately, for most of us, the occasional injury is inevit... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Yoga
What one activity increases flexibility, strengthens the muscles, centers your thoughts, and is relaxing and calming? If you guessed yoga, then you are correct. Let's explore some of the his... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Acupuncture
Acupuncture. While some of us may shudder at the thought of all those needles, it is intended to promote health and to alleviate pain and suffering. The use of needles and the concept of "qi... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Hugging
"Hugging is a miracle. Hugging is all-natural; it is organic, naturally sweet, no pesticides, non-fattening, no carbohydrates, no preservatives, no artificial or genetically engineered ingre... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Motivation
This past weekend, while exercising with my running group, I began to wonder just why all these people were out here running 13 miles?much of it uphill. What was it that motivated us to be d... |
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Paging Dr. Frischer - Flu Vaccines
Everyone knows that the flu season will soon be upon us. The news about the H1N1 Swine Flu and just how serious an epidemic we may face this fall is relentless. So far, swine flu is not much... |
