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A lot of individuals with osteoarthritis complain that they hurt to much to exercise. But a recent study showed that even moderate amounts of exercise is beneficial, decreasing pain and inflammation. So help prolong the life of those knees. Get out and walk EVERYDAY. To Your Good Health, Dr. Faith

I am getting ready to take the kids back to school like I'm sure a lot of you are. Between shopping and doctor's appointments it's easy to forget about yourself. But while you are making a well visit appointment for your kids don't forget to make one for you too. To your good health, Dr. Faith

Did you know it has been the law in Florida since February 1993 that women can breast feed in public? Check out House Bill 231 FL ALS 4. It says A mother may breast feed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether or ...

Some myths about breast feeding: It's painful, You have to drink a lot; Small breasts don't produce enough (sooo untrue !). Extra benefits: No bottles to BUY, wash and store. No formulas to BUY, measure and mix. The milk is always ready and FREE. You can refrigerate for days, freeze for months. I could go ...

The World Health Organization recommends mothers breastfeed EXCLUSIVELY for the first six months. Why? Because it decreases the baby's risk of dying in the first year of life, of them becoming fat or developing type 1 diabetes. Breastfed babies are less likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, meningitis or diarrhea. Babies who are nursed ...

This week the world is focusing on breasts - it is World Breastfeeding Week and I want to encourage future mothers to give it serious consideration. I nursed all my children because breast milk is like liquid gold - POWERFUL. Formula doesn't even come close. It is so important that the The World Health Organization ...

This morning I sang Bob Marley's One Love on the radio with Alex. Yes I embarrassed myself in front of too many people to make the point that my fellow Caribbean brother died too soon at the age of 36 from skin cancer. He injured his toe during a soccer game and the wound would ...

Some important facts regarding melanoma a type of skin cancer. Blacks are more likely to die. The survival rate is 77% for blacks compared to 91% for whites. A key reason is when blacks are finally seen by a doctor the cancer is in advanced stages. I think this occurs because most black individuals do ...

I was sharing skin cancer prevention tips with a patient this week and although she doesn't sunbath it was clear she's not happy with her lilly white skin. There in lies the problem for lots of us. Love you. Lilly white you. Dark chocolate you. Its all beautiful. When you truly love yourself you wont ...

This months' focus is skin cancer. It affects EVERYONE. Yes black folks can get skin cancer too. Our beautiful dark pigment gives us some protection, but it's not armor. We lotion & vaseline down to avoid ash but ash will not kill you. So tip for the day...SUNSCREEN spf>15. It's not just for white ...

Alright gentlemen, parting words on sex. Getting and maintaining an erection is a complex process. Don't assume a pill will fix it. Take steps to prevent ED. Accept the fact that as you get older, EVERY part of you ages. At 50 you will not perform like you did at 20 because of less blood ...

Everyone knows why they should quit, so I wont bore you with a list. The real issue is how. First you have to want to quit. If your not committed, it’s not going to happen. Second, you have to plan to quit. Avoiding places you use to smoke. Avoiding people (until you ...

4% of American's smoke pot. A lot of people of those individuals think it's ok. But in addition to being illegal, it's addictive, increases your blood pressure, heart rate & appetite. It can make you anxious, paranoid and  forgetful. Please don't tell me you take it for medicinal purposes unless you have ...

Of course I would prefer you not drink but I realize as one of my patient's put it, "that aight happenin". Why not drink? It impairs brain function - coordination, vision, speech. Long term effects - addiction, low blood sugar, high blood pressure, impotence, liver disease... Is getting drunk really worth ...

How are you keeping up? I increased to 4miles, a friend, he's hiking in the mountains this morning, Steven P. I hope did 3mi again on the elliptical, and James W. hope you worked out too. Fellas, before you watch some guys get paid to play, do something good for yourself. Go ...

The silent killer. You may look good, feel good, but if that pressure is elevated you are doing damage to the blood vessel walls which can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, erectile dysfunction... Make sure it's checked at least once a year. Day 10 of my challenge.  How are you doing?  ...

If you are overweight or have a family history (told you to talk to your family!) of diabetes you need to check sooner. Diabetes damages the blood vessel walls and that is why you are at increased risk for a heart attack. So if you don't know, get checked. Day 9   I got ...

If mom had one in her 50's  or dad in his 40's you are at risk. Talk to your parents and your siblings. Find out their medical history. You are not trying to pry in their business, but it is important for you to know what diseases you may be at risk for. So ask. To ...

Hope you've been working out. your body?  This week want to focus on your heart. RISKFACTOR #1 SMOKING. If you do, quit TODAY. It's expensive.  It looks bad, smells bad, stains your teeth and hands. And that's the outside of your body. Inside your clogging arteries that leads to a heart attack, stroke, poor circulation ...

Should lighten up on ya...nah. Okay, Day 4. I know today is a day of rest but fellas take a love one to the park for a little QT and a nice walk. To Your Good Health, Dr. Faith

Gentlemen, is yours putting the lights out? Practice good dental hygiene every day. Brush your teeth after every meal & floss daily to keep bacteria away that can cause gum disease, tooth decay & ruin your beautiful smile. Remember to see your dentist periodically & change your toothbrush monthly. Day 3 - did you exercise ...

I just finish running, hope you've done something too. If not get it in later today. You're going to look better, feel better and its good for you. Excuses are unacceptable. Don't let me out do you, Man up!! To Your Good Health, Dr. Faith

But first of all, to all the men out there, help me understand why it's so hard to get you in the office? I don't bite ... hard! One guy said he was afraid I would find something wrong. Alex said this morning that a lot of guys feel invincible. Fellas I want to hear ...

I love a good challenge, but I don’t play with my health.  Try to remember to incorporate the following : *Always wear a seatbelt or helmet – depending on your mode of transportation. *No condom, No sex, Period. *STOP SMOKING. To Your Good Health, Dr. Faith

Avoid the following for the rest of the week: ALL meats- that includes chicken and fish (yes, I said chicken); ALL dairy products– milk, cheese…; oils- cooking oils, margarine.  Instead get protein through grains and beans; get calcium and other vitamins through fruits and veggies; and healthy fats through nuts. Don’t ...

You know the drill,  5 days a week -  30 minutes of moderately intense activity (walking, cycling…).  My diabetics and pre-diabetics  of course know I need 7 days from them.  And if you are trying to lose weight 7 days a week 60 minutes. To Your Good Health, Dr. Faith (see your doctor before starting ...

If you can’t remember when your last pap was or last blood pressure check or you haven’t seen your doctor in over a year… it’s time. Today is National Women’s Check up Day. Really. Once a year get your physical and age appropriate screening exams. The goal isn’t to find problems ...

This week  kicks off the 12th annual National Women’s Health Week coordinated by the US Dept of Health and Human Services. There are several steps they are encouraging women to take to improve their health. We’ll touch on one each day. Ladies this is your “To Do List” for this week. ...

Every day while you rest at night your body is repairing itself so you can tackle the next day. Your mind deserves the same period for relaxing, recooperating, regrouping… you get the point. That’s why the sabbath is such a beautiful thing. I remember listening to one of my favorite ...

As you are well aware the brain plays an integral role in the complex sequence of events that leads to an erection. So, if you are in a relationship that is very stressful or if you are depressed or anxious or suffer from some other mental health issue don’t reach for ...

The causes may be psychological, physiological or both. The important point is there may be serious underlying medical problems such as heart disease, atherosclerosis (clogged arteries), diabetes or high blood pressure. Other medical problems your doctor will evaluate you for are hormonal imbalances, obesity, smoking and neurological abnormalities. The key is if you ...

Those were the words of my obstetrician 12 years ago. Could it be we were having twins? My husband is a twin and so the thought was exciting. But that possibility was quickly laid to rest after the ultrasound informed us that we had one healthy baby and a uterine fibroid. I ...

20% of the nation’s children are overweight. This shouldn’t suprise anyone considering approximately 1/3 of adults are overweight.  As parents we have to take a more aggressive stance and insist  kids eat less junk and drink less sodas or high sugar juices.  Unless I missed a new labor law, six, seven, eight ...

The date is set for Sat., Apr. 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Bob Martinez Center at the University of Tampa. We are reminding students, faculty, staff and community members to save the  date for this exciting chance to be a member of something special and help in the continuing efforts to fight for ...

The topic was sex. The audience were their youth. So important to educate our children. They need to know  abstinence is the only way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy with 100% confidence. However the reality is many children in middle school and sometimes younger are sexually active. To ...

Hi Everyone.  Thank you for your patience as we worked out the technical bugs. Just like our facebook page, the intent of our blog and videos are purely educational. I love feedback and welcome your comments, especially on topics you would like to see addressed. No plans this weekend? How about a little basketball action and a ...