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Lyme disease

Take a minute to look in your hair or your patient’s hair. Lyme disease is increasing in the northern states of America while it’s decreasing in the southern states. Overall, Lyme disease has increased by 80% since 1993.

- Published online 4/16


Cinnamon challenge

Do not sniff or eat a spoonful of cinnamon powder. Cinnamon is made of cellulose so it will not dissolve or degrade if it gets into your lungs. Watch out for you kids and tell them to not do a cinnamon challenge.

- J. Pediatrics 2013 131


New social guidelines for physicians

· Pause before posting.
· Do not friend patients online.
· It makes sense that any post on a patient’s or doctor’s web online can get out of hand.

- 4/11 Annals of Internal Medicine


Sleep and recovery are important

According to BML psychiatry 2012, time spent on the computer leads to sleep disorders and reduced performance in men and is a risk factor for depression in women. Add in the use of cell phones and the problems increase. Doing it at night makes it even worse. Sleep and recovery are important for your physical and dental health.


Tone and tighten your facial muscles

Instead of countless reps and sets of exercise, various 90 second movement 3-4 times a week can tone and tighten your body. Same works for your facial muscles. Put each finger next to your nose and press, then try to raise your lip. It will round out that fold from your nose to your lip.


Basic oral care

Huffenpost Healthy Living says basic oral care means daily brushing and flossing and visits to your dentist 2x/year. Some foods make your mouth healthier. For example; cheese, gum, celery, water, peas, yogurt and sesame oil. So try to avoid sugar, acidic foods, and sticky foods.

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