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| Issue: #35 | August 22, 2011 |
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Volume 1, Letter 35
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August 22, 2011
Review of the recent literature:
Breastfeeding again:
Another reason to promote breastfeeding everywhere you go. In a study from July 2011 in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, Heikkila et al found that term infants that were breastfed for at least 4 months were significantly less likely to have parent reported behavioral problems at age 5 years old. http://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2011/03/24/adc.2010.201970.abstract Placebo and Healing POWERS: In a nice study from the July 14, 2011 New England Journal of Medicine, Wechsler et al. take us on a tour of the value of the doctor-patient relationship. They looked at asthma patients in an acute attack phase and gave them either albuterol (a medicine to open the airways), a fake medicine(placebo), fake accupuncture or no treatment. The results are wonderful. The only patient to have true lung function change was the medicine treated patient. However, when asked "how do you feel", the three groups all felt that they were 45% better versus 21% for the no treatment group.
What does it all mean??? To me it says that we need the medicine, but we equally need the tender care of the experience of healing. I have long thought and taught patients that half of every issue is your mental state towards the problem. We as parents need to hold a child's hand. I as a doctor need to hold your child's hand and tell them that it will be alright.
The current state of drugs and no emotion in the care of a patient is counter to the Hypocratic oath. This study let's us know that we are and need to be scientists but also healers of the mind and spirit. We as a population should embrace the placebo effect and all of the blessings of the powerful healing mind.
My take home point today: Think placebo
We need both modalities,
Dr. Magryta
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Mothers and Post Partum Stress/Anxiety Part 2
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6) Exercise daily. Walking in the sun is a wonderful way to clear your mind while stimulating your muscles and gaining vitamin D from the sun (no sunscreen for a walk of less than 1 hour)
7) Work on things that bring you joy. Producing a vision board, reading, cooking, gardening are great as your time frees up and you want mental stimulation but without the drudgery of having to do chores all the time. There is nothing more deadly to the psyche than monotony and the longing for the life you once had.
8) Have a daily goal of one thing you want to do per day for YOU!!!! Have your husband or friend tend your flock during this time.
9) Getting a massage routinely can be very relaxing.
10) If you are really struggling get HELP! See an Integrative practitioner and consider hypnotherapy, counseling, acupuncture and other modalities to reduce your stress.
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Recipe of the Week
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Another version of the Burger from:
The Nourishment Nook
By Nicole Magryta RD, MBA
I am always trying to introduce new flavors to my family. These burgers are high in flavor and provide a novel way to improve the nutrient profile of a traditional burger. I created this recipe with my kids in mind. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
TURKEY LENTIL BURGERS
1 pound hormone free all natural ground turkey
� cup brown lentils
2 cups organic beef or chicken broth
1 T olive oil
1 small red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 T steak seasoning (McCormik works great)
Directions: Wash lentils thoroughly. Place in small saucepan with broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft. In separate saucepan, saute olive oil, garlic and onions until translucent. Combine lentils, onion mixture and steak seasoning in blender and blend until pureed. Combine lentil mixture with ground turkey and form into patties. Grill or saute and ENJOY!
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Copyright � 2010-2011 Christopher J. Magryta, MD. Readers, please note: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice and treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professional and is not to be used to diagnose or treat a health issue.
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Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
Touchstone Pediatrics |
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