EMERSON ECOLOGICS’ VIRTUAL DISPENSARY –>
GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION
http://www.uptodate.com/patients
http://www.healthychildren.org
DIET AND WEIGHT LOSS
Integrative medicine food pyramid: http://www.med.umich.edu/UMIM/clinical/pyramid/index.htm
Calorie and nutrient calculator/food diary: http://www.fitday.com/
Diet and exercise log: http://www.sparkpeople.com/
BMI and caloric need calculator: http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/caloriesneed.htm
What happens when an entire town tries to get healthy?: Newsweek article
DIABETES CARE
General info about diabetes and pre-diabetes:
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
Risk calculator for those with diabetes:
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetesphd/default.jsp
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION SHEETS
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm
TRAVEL HEALTH
This site offers information on immunizations and health recommendations based on country. I have quite a bit of experience in travel medicine and would be glad to help you and your family prepare for your next trip. It is best to make an appointment with me at least 8 weeks before your trip, although there are still things we can do to keep you safe if your travel plans come about at the last minute.
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationList.aspx
AVOIDING PESTICIDES AND POLLUTANTS
Is organic food better?: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129629752
Pesticides in produce/the dirty dozen (click on “get the guide”): http://www.foodnews.org/
Antioxidant levels in foods: http://www.organic-center.org/reportfiles/AntioxFinal.pdf
How to get started going organic: http://www.drgreene.com/article/dr-greene’s-organic-rx
Chemicals in cosmetics: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?maincat=skincare
Choosing safe skin-care products for children: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/parentsguide/EWG_parentsguide.pdf
Safe seafood: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/download.aspx