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After my second visit to the MOSI ?€?Bodies?€? exhibit, I am still totally recommending this exhibit. It is being held over until April 2nd, 2006.

When we went on our ?€?field trip?€? on February 11th, I was shocked at the long lines. I would highly recommend going during the week or during the after hours times. Even with the crowds multiple people said they got more out of the exhibit by going through it with me. I totally enjoyed it.

Tell me what you think after you go!

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 11:07 AM | Permalink

This is vital information I want you to have, and hopefully you will never need. If a person has had a stroke, the sooner he or she receives treatment, the better the chance of recovery.

Three Ways to Recognize if Someone has had a Stroke:

1) Ask the individual to SMILE;

2) Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS;

3) Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.

If the person has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 12:03 PM | Permalink

I have been wanting to tell you a recent discovery of mine. In the past I have mentioned that Publix carries hormone-free, antibiotic-free beef called Maverick.

More recently I have found that Nature?€™s Food Patch has organic (and sometimes even grass-fed) ground beef available for about the same price as the Maverick (about $5.99 a pound.) You will find it in the refrigerator section, or sometimes in the freezer. There are different brands, some more expensive than others, so look closely.

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 10:52 AM | Permalink

According to scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center and others, it turns out there?€™s an ingredient called oleocanthal in olive oil that reduces inflammation. It inhibits enzymes that lead to inflammation, which is linked to heart disease, stroke, dementia and cancer. Fresh extra-virgin olive oil has the highest concentration.

Also, in a preliminary study, researchers at Case Western Reserve University found that pomegranate extract slowed the overproduction of enzymes thought to be responsible for the destruction of cartilage, the coating that protects bones and helps them glide past each other. Try drinking a half cup of pomegranate juice a day to reap the potential benefits.

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 05:23 PM | Permalink

This report is a great guide that lists all fresh water lakes in Florida and what is not safe to eat out of each one. It also lists the other fish that are safe to eat in small amounts but may be dangerous in higher quantities.

The last few pages provide the same lists for the salt water fishing areas off our coasts.

I will be soon be posting an article in my Health Article section that deals specifically with levels of mercury in fish but thought this guide, which deals with more then mercury, would be a great asset to our fisherman and their families.

If you are ever wonder about fish you have caught, bring them in for testing and I can tell you if they are safe to eat.

Happy Fishing and Safe Eating!

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 11:34 AM | Permalink

For years I have found through testing that cell phones created harm to the brain (as well as the thyroid and thymus glands frequently), and recommended using them as little as possible. I had looked into some anti-radiation devices, but they were either ineffective, very large and/or very expensive.

After one of my patients recently introduced me to Tachyon discs I tested them on patients and they work!! And they are very small and relatively inexpensive.

If you?€™d like, I can test your cell phone and see how it is negatively affecting your body, and confirm that the Tachyon disc is negating the harm. If your children use cell phones, be sure that their phones have discs on them, too!

You can schedule a time for the testing or, you can just buy a disc and start using it. They are available at our office for $22.00.

Thanks, Tommy! Your research on this was great!

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 09:59 PM | Permalink

I was at the Walgreens on the corner of Myrtle and Cleveland and found these really cool water bottles. They are made of the same plastic that the five gallon water bottles are made of (which is #7).

They had ones that carry eight glasses of water and ones that carry four glasses of water for less then $3.99.

The lids are even large enough to wash with a bottle brush making them really reusable!

I bought one for everyone in my family and wanted to pass on such a cool find!

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 03:45 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

I had dental work done today and I wanted to let you know about an idea that I hit upon that worked out great. I took a sleep mask with me to block out the bright light they usually have in your face.

Today I took my nice silk and cashmere one which thankfully did not get messed up but in the future I would using suggest a thicker one and one that is more impervious to messy stuff. Cheap ones can be bought at local drug stores but they should be aired out first to get rid of the stinky plastic smell.

Posted by Dr. Susan Player at 09:59 PM | Permalink