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Health briefsTue, 12/27/2005 - 3:42pm
By: The Citizen
Tooth decay in children begins early The timeline was changed when pediatric dentists across the nation began to see too many 2-year-olds with decay. Starting tooth and mouth examinations early could detect early stages of tooth decay, when it can be easily treated. A program of preventive home care is introduced at the first visit, including brushing, flossing, diet and the importance of fluoride. (If your water system does not have fluoridated tap water, a supplement is needed.) The child and parent also receive: Don’t live in fear of carbs Author Terry Shintani, a physician, doesn’t recommend diets that eliminate carbs in favor of protein-rich foods. Some of those “good” carbs he promotes are whole-grain pasta, brown rice, pita bread, sweet potatoes, vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. He tells of the importance of including fiber in your diet, along with adequate exercise and small, more frequent meals. And he shows readers how to design a delicious, affordable, 21-day meal plan, with 101 pages of healthful recipes. Depression-monitoring kits available online The Adult Monitoring Kit contains diaries, worksheets and other tools to help those with depression and their caregivers monitor treatment. The kit was developed by Families for Depression Awareness, a nonprofit organization for families with depressive orders. The kit is now available through a pilot project and will be released nationwide in December. It was created in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s advisory that patients, family members and clinicians should monitor antidepressant treatment. Those who participate in the pilot project will be asked to complete a survey so the kit can be evaluated and improved before its nationwide rollout. To receive the kit, go to www.familyaware.org. login to post comments |