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Health and Wellness Tip: Apples

SavantMD — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:00:38 +0000

We’ve heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn why apples are so healthy.

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Skin Care Awareness ~ Health and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:00:12 +0000

Check out the health and wellness tip below from Dr. Savant and get more details in Dr. Kwan’s video, Basic Skin Care.

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Daikon ~ Nutrition & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:13:31 +0000

Daikon can provide you with a third of your daily requirement of Vitamin C in one serving.

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Brand Name or Generic Drugs?

SavantMD — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:15 +0000

What is the difference between generic and brand name drugs? On several occasions, I have been asked by family and friends whether generic meds are as good as brand medications.

There are several key points that I like to discuss with my patients.

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These points are:

When generic medications are first released to the public they were in fact previously branded products. They contain the same active ingredients as their brand counterparts. Therefore they are equally effective.
Since brand medications are newer on the market, less is usually known about potential side effects. Safety with newer medications can be a concern and sometimes leads to safety alerts. In general, a safety alert is when the FDA notifies the public of adverse reactions to the medication.
Keep in mind that if the FDA approves a drug on the market it does not mean the new drug is better than older drugs in the same family. The FDA determines if a drug is effective and safe – not whether they are superior.
Last, the costs of generic medications are less than their branded counterparts. This is especially important during difficult economic times.

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Healthy Aging ~ Health and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:22 +0000

Regular exercise and eating healthy foods have been shown to reduce the risk for falls and chronic diseases in both the young and people over age 50.
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Helpful Resources
• The Buck Institute for Age Research

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Peaches ~ Nutrition & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:51 +0000

Peaches are a great source of vitamin C and fiber and an easy addition to your 5 to 9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a day.

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Persimmons ~ Health and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:11 +0000

Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to find out why persimmons are healthy.

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Creatine ~ Healthy Body & Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:09 +0000

Creatine is a supplement that many athletes and weight lifters like to use because it can enhance athletic performance. Learn why it’s important to make sure you drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water a day if you use creatine.

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Health and Wellness Tip: Whole Grains

SavantMD — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:00:29 +0000

We hear a lot about eating whole grains. Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn what a “whole grain” is and why they are so healthy.

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Adult Immunization Month ~ Health and Wellness Tip

SavantMD — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0000

August is National Immunization Month and it’s a great time to get up to date with the vaccines you or someone you know might need.

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