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| Issue: #42 | October 10, 2011 |
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Volume 1, Letter 42
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October 10, 2011
In a study funded by the National Institutes of Health published in Pediatrics in 2011 by B. Imhoff-Kunsch, they found that women who took omega 3 supplements during the 18th to 22nd weeks of gestation through childbirth had children with fewer colds and shorter illnesses at 1, 3 and 6 months of age.
Specifically, the study was performed with 2000 women broken into a placebo arm and an arm taking 400mg of DHA supplements in an algal form(plant based). This is an example of a large scale nutrition study that solidifies the need for public health initiatives to encourage women to eat foods containing omega 3 fatty acids while reducing the antagonist, omega 6 fatty acids.
I am constantly harping on the maternal side of the equation because the preponderance of the data points to the in utero environment as a key to disease prevention. Prevent first and treat only when prevention fails.
See the link for safe fish and fatty acid sources.
In another study in Pediatrics in 2011 by M. Belderbos, they found that neonates with low vitamin D levels at birth (in umbilical cord blood) were more likely to develop RSV, a viral respiratory infection, in the first year of life. This is a marker of maternal health. Newborns with insufficient 25 OH vitamin D levels had a 6 fold increase risk of RSV illness in the first year of life.
My take home point today: Fish oil and high quality fish are great for human consumption.
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Davidson College invites the public to a health symposium on Thursday evening, October 13. Three area health care professionals will discuss "Integrative Medicine and Healthy Living" beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building.
Presenters are Dr. Christopher Magryta speaking on "Your Genes, Nature, and Nutrition," Dr. Russell Greenfield speaking on "Feeding Your Baby: From Information Overload to Commonsense Clarity," and Dr. Bridget Bongaard speaking on "Taking Care of Yourself the Integrative Way!"
There is no charge to attend the event. For more information call 704-894-2307.
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Dr. Kilbane's Corner
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Adventures of a "non-foodie" gluten free pediatrician
September 17, 2011
First blog:
So thanks to my dear friend Cassie Parsons at Harvest Moon Grill and her amazing team, I can now pick up a bag of fresh, local food at the restaurant every Thursday. This new CSA (or community supported agriculture) is great for me because I loathe the grocery store......have never liked food shopping. With the CSA I can now stop at the restaurant on the way home from work, pick up a bag of goodies, have a chat with the "team" in the restaurant, and I never have to step foot into the Taj MaTeeter.
When faced with a bag of veggies and fruits I might not normally procure, I have found the past 3 days to be pleasantly surprising in my kitchen. I made a beautiful salad with micro greens, sweet habanero peppers, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black beans (I admit, the black beans were from a grocery store) which I ate for lunch on Friday. Then on Saturday morning I woke up and made a divine batch of scrambled eggs with the same sweet habanero peppers, chopped micro-greens, and a side of warm mashed potatoes (my version of home fries). It was totally delicious and full of vitamins and phytonutrients (from the peppers and microgreens) and good fats and protein (from the eggs); and for someone who doesn't cook very often, this is going to be a nice boon for my poorly honed cooking skills.
To add a twist to this mix, I have been gluten free for about 4 months. I refuse to go back to a world with gluten. I now realize I have had been battling a stomach ache and other symptoms related to gluten for most of my life. I don't have true blue celiac disease but a sensitivity to the protein in wheat, barley, and rye called gluten.....so upward and onward with this new venture that is pleasantly forcing my hand in the kitchen.
Links:
Harvest Moon Grill: http://harvestmoongrillecharlotte.com/
Grateful Growers Farm:
http://www.ggfarm.com/
Sheila Kilbane, MD
Touchstone Health Associates
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Recipe of the Week
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Recipe for this morning's gluten free breakfast:
- 6 fresh farm eggs
- 1 red sweet and slightly hot habanero pepper diced
- 2 handfuls of micro-greens* chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 white potatoes
- Butter or ghee
- Black or green tea from Charleston tea plantation - http://www.charlestonteaplantation.com/
Instructions:
Smashed potatoes
- Wash and cut the potatoes into fourths (with the skin on).
- Place them in a small pot of boiling water until they are soft (about 20-30 minutes).
- Drain the water and smash with a hand masher.
- Add butter (or ghee), milk and salt to taste. If you are casein free just leave out the milk and add some water if you need to make them creamier.
Scrambled eggs with peppers and microgreens:
- Heat iron skillet with a small amount of olive oil (just to cover the bottom of the pan)
- Scramble the eggs in a bowl, add diced habanero peppers, chopped microgreens, small amount of water (1-2 tablespoons), and salt & pepper . Pour into skillet and cook until eggs are firm.
Serve with a handful of fresh micro-greens and hot tea. If you feel like you need a piece of toast, try a warmed organic corn tortilla from Trader Joe's - I heat these directly over the open flame on my gas stove.
On egin!
Dr. Kilbane
| *Microgreens are tiny leafed vegetables that are grown from seed and require very little space. Microgreens are not sprouts or simply young vegetables but grown from plant seeds such as beets, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, mustards, or radishes, then harvested when less than two inches tall. |
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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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