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Holiday Food Warning- Five Simple Tips
Philip M. Tierno, Jr. Ph.D.* Director of Microbiology and Clinical Immunology at NYU Medical Center* Author, The Secret Life of Germs, published 11/01
While holiday safety is on the minds of many New Yorkers, some do forget that the kitchen can be another danger zone, especially when it comes to food safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control, foodborne diseases cause approximately 76 million cases of illness per year in the U.S. However, NYU Medical Center's Dr. Philip Tierno believes the number is much greater. "Nine thousand people die annually," says Tierno, "but we can cut the numbers in half by practicing good food hygiene." Dr. Tierno can provide five simple tips to prevent foodborne illness as well as discuss how to recognize foodborne illness and when to seek medical attention.
Bless You- Allergy Tips For The HolidaysClifford Bassett, M.D.\n* Allergist and Immunologist NYU School of Medicine * Medical Director Allergy and Asthma Care of New York
Dr. Bassett is available to talk about the health issues involved around the holidays, provide tips on food allergies, pet allergies, Christmas tree allergies, and how to minimize the reactions to all of the above.
Food for thought- Healthy Eating During The HolidaysSamantha Heller, R.D.--Registered Dietician/exercise physiologist Samantha Heller is available to speak on anything and everything related to health/diet/nutrition and exercise. Is able to give helpful health tips and sensible ways to include artificial sweeteners in diets. Tips on choosing the best vitamins.
Mind over Matter- Starting Off The Holidays With Positive ThoughtsDr. Charles Goodstein* Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine* Faculty Mbr., NYU Psychoanalytic Institute
Dr. Goodstein is a psychiatrist able to talk about New Years Resolutions. Depression and the holidays, seasonal affective disorder, family dynamics over the holidays, materialism , and the sociology of America today.
WINTER ARTHRITIS
Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine,
Many people experience more arthritic pain in winter months, presumably due to cold, damp weather and less movement. Dr. Okoronkwo, a physiotrist (doctor specializing in rehabilitation), says many of her patients see her before winter begins in order to prevent winter arthritic pain. Dr. Okoronkwo employs one or both of two methods: acupuncture as a pain reliever and physical therapy to strengthen muscles surrounding the joints. "In an effort to unload the joint," says Dr. Okoronkwo, "we modify patients" walking to correct muscle imbalance." Dr. Okoronkwo does use other methods as well such as hyaluronic acid however, her main goals are to decrease the amount of pills arthritic patients have to take and to find other possible alternatives to surgery. Dr. Okoronkwo can also speak about winter fall prevention and treatment including Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
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