Ask Dr. Kassam http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php Natasha Kassam hosts a video blog to empower individuals to become advocates of their health & wellness; to gain information & make informed choices regarding healthcare. Discussions about wellness, preventable health, and alternative medicine en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Episode #13 : Confused, frustrated, anxious about the H1N1 vaccine? http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/11/01/episode-13-confused-frustrated-anxious-a Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:56:33 +0000 admin Physical 53@http://www.askdrkassam.com/ <p style="font-size:75%;"><i>Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view <a HREF="/index.php/2009/05/10/mission-statement">The Mission Statement</a>.</i></p> <p>Many individuals are growing concerned about the pandemic 2009 H1N1 flu and are confused about the vaccine. Who is at risk? What is in the vaccine? Should I get it? Join Dr. Natasha Kassam as she discusses this topic and clarifies some information regarding the swine flu vaccine.</p> <p><br /></p> <center><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="545" height="451" id="viddler_c7dbcc2a"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/c7dbcc2a/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/c7dbcc2a/" width="545" height="451" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" name="viddler_c7dbcc2a"></embed></object></center><p></p> <p><br /></p> <table width="100%"> <tr bgcolor="#d0c7c0"> <td><p style="font-size:125%;" valign="center"><b>Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:</b></p> </td> <tr bgcolor="#f4f1f0"> <td><ul><li><a HREF="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171363106894&amp;index=1" target="_new"><i>H1N1 Flu Presentation Nov 2nd in Portland, OR</i> by Dr. Alena Guggenheim</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113446539&amp;ps=rs" target="_new"><i>What You Need To Know About Swine Flu Vaccine</i> by Richard Knox, from NPR</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://preview.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12892730" target="_new"><i>Induction of lupus autoantibodies by adjuvants</i> from the National Institutes of Health</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://ajp.amjpathol.org/cgi/content/full/156/6/2057" target="_new"><i>The Endogenous Adjuvant Squalene Can Induce a Chronic T-Cell-Mediated Arthritis in Rats</i> from The American Journal of Pathology</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.fda.gov/downloads/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/UCM182401.pdf" target="_new"><i>H1N1 Vaccine options</i> from The FDA</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/thimerosal_qa.htm" target="_new"><i>Q&amp;A on Thimerosal</i> from The Center for Disease Control And Prevention</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tr></table> <p> <span style="color:#bcaf94">Tags: </span>Epidemics, Immunization, Influenza, Nutrition, Pandemics, Public health, Swine flu, Vaccination, World health, H1N1, Pandemic, Conventional Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Thimerosal, Adjuvant<br /> </p><div style="text-align: right;">Join the Discussion: <a href="http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/11/01/episode-13-confused-frustrated-anxious-a#disqus_thread">View comments</a></div> Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view The Mission Statement.

Many individuals are growing concerned about the pandemic 2009 H1N1 flu and are confused about the vaccine. Who is at risk? What is in the vaccine? Should I get it? Join Dr. Natasha Kassam as she discusses this topic and clarifies some information regarding the swine flu vaccine.



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Tags: Epidemics, Immunization, Influenza, Nutrition, Pandemics, Public health, Swine flu, Vaccination, World health, H1N1, Pandemic, Conventional Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Thimerosal, Adjuvant

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]]> http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/11/01/episode-13-confused-frustrated-anxious-a#comments Episode #11 : Response to Oregonian and AP Articles on Alternative Medicine http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/11/episode-11-response-to-oregonian-and-ap Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:33:23 +0000 admin Physical 51@http://www.askdrkassam.com/ <p style="font-size:75%;"><i>Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view <a HREF="/index.php/2009/05/10/mission-statement">The Mission Statement</a>.</i></p> <p>Today Dr. Natasha Kassam responds to two articles in the health section of the Oregonian newspaper regarding alternative medicine.<br /> <br /></p> <center><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="545" height="451" id="viddler_179854af"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/179854af/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/179854af/" width="545" height="451" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" name="viddler_179854af"></embed></object></center><p></p> <p><br /></p> <table width="100%"> <tr bgcolor="#d0c7c0"> <td><p style="font-size:125%;" valign="center"><b>Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:</b></p> </td> <tr bgcolor="#f4f1f0"> <td><ul><li><a HREF="http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2009/06/what_the_latest_legislation_on.html" target="_new"><i>What the latest legislation on naturopaths does and doesn't mean</i> from The Oregonian</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2009/06/for_some_cancer_patients_natur.html" target="_new"><i>For some cancer patients, natural remedies can interfere with treatment</i> from The Oregonian (AP Article)</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.providence.org/oregon/programs_and_services/cancer/exercise.htm" target="_new"><i>Exercise for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survival</i> by Miles Hassell, M.D., medical director, Providence Integrative Medicine Program</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.providence.org/oregon/programs_and_services/integrative_medicine/" target="_new">Providence Integrative Medicine Program</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/05/10/naturopathy" target="_new">Discussion of a Naturopathic Physician's training from AskDrKassam.com</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tr></table> <p> <span style="color:#bcaf94">Tags: </span>newspaper, articles, health, alternative, Naturopathic, formulary, prescription, medication, cancer, science, oregon, AP </p><div style="text-align: right;">Join the Discussion: <a href="http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/11/episode-11-response-to-oregonian-and-ap#disqus_thread">View comments</a></div> Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view The Mission Statement.

Today Dr. Natasha Kassam responds to two articles in the health section of the Oregonian newspaper regarding alternative medicine.


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Tags: newspaper, articles, health, alternative, Naturopathic, formulary, prescription, medication, cancer, science, oregon, AP

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]]> http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/11/episode-11-response-to-oregonian-and-ap#comments Episode #10 : Cocoa for Health http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/10/episode-10-cocoa-for-health Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:46:20 +0000 admin Physical 50@http://www.askdrkassam.com/ <p style="font-size:75%;"><i>Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view <a HREF="/index.php/2009/05/10/mission-statement">The Mission Statement</a>.</i></p> <p>Dr. Natasha Kassam discusses some of the recent research demonstrating the beneficial effects of cocoa on health.<br /> <br /></p> <center><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="545" height="451" id="viddler_adee4f03"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/adee4f03/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/adee4f03/" width="545" height="451" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" name="viddler_adee4f03"></embed></object></center><p></p> <p><br /></p> <table width="100%"> <tr bgcolor="#d0c7c0"> <td><p style="font-size:125%;" valign="center"><b>Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:</b></p> </td> <tr bgcolor="#f4f1f0"> <td><ul><li><a HREF="http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20060227/cocoa-may-cut-blood-pressure?page=2" target="_new"><i>Cocoa May Cut Blood Pressure</i> from WebMD.com</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19289648?ordinalpos=3&amp;itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum" target="_new"><i>Cocoa and cardiovascular health</i> from The U.S. National Library of Medicine</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2007/02.22/01-cocoa.html" target="_new"><i>Cocoa shows promise as next wonder drug</i> from The Harvard University Gazette</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tr></table> <p> <span style="color:#bcaf94">Tags: </span>nutrition, blood pressure, chocolate, dark chocolate, Kuna Indians, Hollenberg, Nitric oxide, vasodilation </p><div style="text-align: right;">Join the Discussion: <a href="http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/10/episode-10-cocoa-for-health#disqus_thread">View comments</a></div> Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view The Mission Statement.

Dr. Natasha Kassam discusses some of the recent research demonstrating the beneficial effects of cocoa on health.


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]]> http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/10/episode-10-cocoa-for-health#comments Episode #9 : Exercising Outdoors with Seasonal Allergies http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/03/episode-9-exercising-outdoors-with-seaso Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:51:01 +0000 admin Physical 49@http://www.askdrkassam.com/ <p style="font-size:75%;"><i>Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view <a HREF="/index.php/2009/05/10/mission-statement">The Mission Statement</a>.</i></p> <p>In response to a viewer's question, Dr. Natasha Kassam discusses some tips to help decrease the severity of allergy symptoms when exercising outdoors.<br /> <br /></p> <center><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="545" height="451" id="viddler_a80d0a31"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/a80d0a31/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/a80d0a31/" width="545" height="451" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" name="viddler_a80d0a31"></embed></object></center><p></p> <p><br /></p> <table width="100%"> <tr bgcolor="#d0c7c0"> <td><p style="font-size:125%;" valign="center"><b>Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:</b></p> </td> <tr bgcolor="#f4f1f0"> <td><ul><li><a HREF="http://www.webmd.com/allergies/living-with-8/exercise-allergies" target="_new"><i>Allergy Tips: Your Outdoor Exercise Checklist</i> from WebMD.com</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.pollen.com/allergy-weather-forecast.asp" target="_new"><i>Pollen forecast</i> from Pollen.com</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://living.health.com/2009/03/30/how-to-conquer-allergies-and-more-on-your-next-run/" target="_new"><i>How to Beat Allergies and More on Your Next Run</i> from Health Magazine</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/ColdandFluQuestions/story?id=5978115" target="_new"><i>What Is Nasal Irrigation And Is It Effective?</i> from ABC News</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8sDIbRAXlg" target="_new"><i>Neti pot instruction video</i> from Himalayan Institute</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tr></table> <p> <span style="color:#bcaf94">Tags: </span>nasal lavage, neti pot, hayfever, allergic reaction, EpiPen, Inhaler, flavinoids, cocoa, quercetin, fish oil, probiotics, pollen </p><div style="text-align: right;">Join the Discussion: <a href="http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/03/episode-9-exercising-outdoors-with-seaso#disqus_thread">View comments</a></div> Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view The Mission Statement.

In response to a viewer's question, Dr. Natasha Kassam discusses some tips to help decrease the severity of allergy symptoms when exercising outdoors.


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]]> http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/03/episode-9-exercising-outdoors-with-seaso#comments Episode #8 : Seasonal Allergies http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/01/episode-8-seasonal-allergies Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:25:12 +0000 admin Physical 48@http://www.askdrkassam.com/ <p style="font-size:75%;"><i>Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view <a HREF="/index.php/2009/05/10/mission-statement">The Mission Statement</a>.</i></p> <p>Today Dr. Kassam briefly explains what occurs in the body during an allergic response. She also provides some information on natural therapies indicated for seasonal allergies.<br /> <br /></p> <center><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="545" height="451" id="viddler_13994e1b"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/13994e1b/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/13994e1b/" width="545" height="451" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" name="viddler_13994e1b"></embed></object></center><p></p> <p><br /></p> <table width="100%"> <tr bgcolor="#d0c7c0"> <td><p style="font-size:125%;" valign="center"><b>Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:</b></p> </td> <tr bgcolor="#f4f1f0"> <td><ul><li><a HREF="http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/relieve-allergies-natural-way" target="_new"><i>Seasonal Allergies: Many Natural Treatments Can Work</i> from WebMD.com</a></li> <li><a HREF="http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsatod/a/allergies.htm" target="_new"><i>Natural Remedies for Hay Fever and Allergy Relief</i> from About.com</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tr></table> <p> <span style="color:#bcaf94">Tags: </span>quercetin, allergy, hayfever, bioflavinoids, flavinoids, antioxidant, nutrition, herbs, nettles, mast cell </p><div style="text-align: right;">Join the Discussion: <a href="http://www.askdrkassam.com/index.php/2009/06/01/episode-8-seasonal-allergies#disqus_thread">View comments</a></div> Welcome! If you are new to the site, please first view The Mission Statement.

Today Dr. Kassam briefly explains what occurs in the body during an allergic response. She also provides some information on natural therapies indicated for seasonal allergies.


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Tags: quercetin, allergy, hayfever, bioflavinoids, flavinoids, antioxidant, nutrition, herbs, nettles, mast cell

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