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04/01/2010 10:58am
This week's question was from John in Selma: How do I get my kids to eat healthy?
Jeff:
The first thing you should do is to have regular family meals and serve healthy food at those meals. By getting your kids on a regular eating schedule, they will...
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04/01/2010 10:57am
This week's question was from Kim in Merced: I just heard that I shouldn't keep Ipecac at home anymore. Is that true?
Jeff:
Yes, that is true. This was decided by the American Academy of Pediatrics. There are several reasons for this. First Ipecac is a...
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04/01/2010 10:57am
This week's question was from Bob in Fresno: I have two small children. How can I poison proof my home?
Jeff:
The first thing to remember, is that there are more poisons in the home than just medicine. Examples of these items are cigarette butts,...
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04/01/2010 10:57am
This week's question was from Colleen in Chowchilla: Do women always experience chest pain when having a heart attack?
Jeff:
No. Many women who experience a heart attack report having no chest pain at all. Their symptoms usually include shortness of...
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04/01/2010 10:56am
This week's question was from Melissa in Modesto: Are there symptoms a woman can experience that happen before a heart attack?
Jeff:
Some studies have identified symptoms experienced by women before they had a heart attack. These symptoms included...
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04/01/2010 10:56am
This week's question was from Stacey in Madera: What can a person do to prevent contracting heart disease?
Jeff:
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key. Eat healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables and foods that are high in fiber, participate in a...
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04/01/2010 10:56am
This week's question was from Helen in Fresno: I keep hearing about women’s heart health. What’s all the buzz about?
Jeff:
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among females in the United States. About one of every four women who...
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04/01/2010 10:55am
This week's question was from Dan in Selma: I hear a lot about good fat and bad fat. Is there really a difference?
Jeff:
There is a difference. Good fats actually lower the bad cholesterol in your blood and help increase the good cholesterol. Mono...
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04/01/2010 10:55am
This week's question was from Samantha in Clovis: It's the New Year, and I want to go on a diet to lose weight. Any recommendations?
Jeff:
Instead of "Going on a diet", I like to call it, "Changing your diet". Studies have shown that going on fad diets...
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I have tried to add fiber to my diet, but I get gassy and feel bloated. Why does this happen and wha
04/01/2010 10:54am
This week's question was from Ben in Chowchilla: I have tried to add fiber to my diet, but I get gassy and feel bloated. Why does this happen and what can I do?
Jeff:
Well, fiber gets broken down by bacteria that live in the colon. This process, called...
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