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Board of Registered Nursing, California Department of Consumer Affairs, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Medical Board of California, Naturopathic Medicine Committee, Uncategorized

Unpacking the High-Protein Hype

by DCA Staff Writer • August 21, 2017

We’ve all met someone who looks fabulous after shedding pounds on a high-protein, low carb diet. The science behind it works for many folks who stick to the regimen to reach their goals, however, some medical research suggests an over-consumption of protein may be problematic. With high protein foods available in snacks packs, enriched cereals…

California Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, Uncategorized

Mammograms: Women Join the Conversation

by DCA Staff Writer • July 28, 2017

Mammogram screenings starting at age 40 reduce the chances of death due to breast cancer, but screenings can also lead to harmful effects such as anxiety, false-positive results, unnecessary biopsies, and overtreatment. As a result, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has recently updated its mammogram screening guidelines. With its new recommendations, which apply…

Acupuncture Board, California Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, Uncategorized

Neti Pots: Tap Water is a No-No

by DCA Staff Writer • June 15, 2017

Spring is almost over, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of allergies. Those who suffer year-round look for relief in a number of ways—from daily doses of allergy medicine to regular sessions of acupuncture. Another popular—as well as drug-free and inexpensive—method is nasal rinsing. A common nasal irrigation device is the neti pot—a small,…

Board of Registered Nursing, California Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, Physical Therapy Board, Physician Assistant Board, Uncategorized

Learning to Box May Help Knock Out Parkinson’s Disease

by Michelle Cave • February 16, 2017

Some people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) have discovered an alternate form of therapy to improve their symptoms—boxing! Not the Ali or Tyson type of boxing—we’re talking about fitness boxing. Though not a cure for Parkinson’s, non-combat fitness boxing is being recognized by many in the medical community as an alternate form of rehabilitation for the…

Board of Pharmacy, California Department of Public Health, Consumers, Medical Board of California, Uncategorized

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

by DCA Staff Writer • August 5, 2016

Shots aren’t just for kids—adults need them, too. Although the recent new State law, which went into effect July 1, highlights the importance of childhood shots, vaccines are vital for all ages. This is an important message from the National Immunization Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC). Everyone should be vaccinated; the…

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