Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 1: Daylight Savings Time Changeover Health Myths
Part 1: Topical Steroid Withdrawal
TSW—Topical Steroid Withdrawal—when you’re hooked on steroid creams for a skin condition and can’t get off; Can diet, supplements, or Traditional Chinese Medicine help eczema? Strange bedfellows—when your hospital assigns you a homicidal roommate; Every step you take may reduce your risk of dying; Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of autoimmune conditions; How long to curtail fish oil before a medical procedure or surgery? Supplements for neuropathy.
Part 2: Daylight Savings Time Changeover Health Myths
Daylight Savings Time changeover health myths busted; A doctor breaks her ankle and is billed $64,000 in uncovered expenses; Vitamin D shields life-prolonging telomeres, may help depression; The vaunted DASH Diet for hypertension faces off against low-carb alternative; The critical first 1000 days after conception—early life sugar avoidance yields major later life health dividends; Do you really need hot water to disinfect your hands?
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It’s not just about hitting daily step counts
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Daylight saving time may not trigger heart attacks after all
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Doctor tripped up by $64K bill for ankle surgery and hospital stay
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