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GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION

http://familydoctor.org

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