Plan Ahead for a Healthy Baby
http://www.caminomedical.org/news/2006/0...
Every year, thousands of babies are born in the Silicon Valley. The health of their mother before their conception has much to do with their future health.
Over his career of nearly 25 years as an obstetrician and gynecologist, Camino Medical Group's (CMG) Hector Medina, M.D., has helped deliver more than 4,500 babies. Here's his advice on creating a healthy pregnancy and baby:
1. Practice good health. "Obstetrically speaking, the best prenatal care begins before conception," says Dr. Medina. "That said, an estimated half of all pregnancies are unplanned, so if a woman can't exactly determine when she'll conceive, the safest plan is to stay prepared. Living a healthy lifestyle before becoming pregnant reduces many risks during pregnancy." Read more...
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Exercising Their Way Through Cancer Therapy
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This year, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.4 million Americans will learn they have cancer. Advancements in treatment have greatly improved the prognosis for people with cancer, and therapy gives them hope for the future. However, it often leads to significant side effects which can be challenging to manage, especially fatigue.
Cancer-related fatigue affects between 60 percent and 100 percent of people with cancer and can have a profound impact on everyday functioning and quality of life. Read more...
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Upcoming Classes and Lectures
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Rain or shine -- now's a good time to learn how to take care of your skin.
Healthy Skin
- What's your skin made of
- How do internal and external factors, including aging, affect it
- How to read labels
- Comparing basic skin care products
Monday, May 8
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $20
Instructor: Sandy Odenheimer, nurse practitioner in CMG's Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Departments
View a complete list of classes and lectures.
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Lyme disease is a big disease caused by a tiny tick. An infected tick can attach itself to your skin and cause you to get sick within days, or sometimes months, after you are bitten. If the disease is not recognized early, it can cause serious problems
to the nervous system years later. The good news is that Lyme disease can be prevented.
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