by: Dieter Bruno, M.D.
The DaVinci system is introduced with a step-by-step narration of an actual surgery. A robotic prostatectomy is shown highlighting the advantages of this approach over conventional surgery. The video provides an in-depth look at this cutting-edge technique. For more information on this surgery or urological concerns, please visit Dr. Bruno at his website at www.pucenter.com
by: Maria Bohland, R.D.
Melons contain a number of substances that are very good for your health. And because melons are low in calories and fat, they’re the perfect food for waist-watchers. Cantaloupe is one of the best melons simply because of its high vitamin C and beta-carotene content. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A and it fights heart disease and cancer. Half a cantaloupe provides 5 milligrams of beta-carotene- about half of the daily amount recommended by most experts. Cantaloupe is also rich in potassium, a mineral that can lower blood pressure. Did you know that ½ a cantaloupe contains more potassium than a whole banana? Maria recommends buying melons when they are ripe. The riper the cantaloupe, the more beta-carotene it contains. The check for ripeness in the store, make sure the melon feels heavy and then smell it to make sure that it exudes a sweet, musky perfume. If there’s no smell, put it down and try another. Maria’s tip: Eat them quickly. Vitamin C degrades quickly when exposed to air, so it’s important to eat cantaloupe fairly soon after cutting. Enjoy your melons now while they are in season and remember that a cup of melon is the equivalent of about five good bites.
by: Michael Eiffert, M.D.
This is a short introduction to a one hour documentary called "The End of Silence - Teens Talk to Teens about Methamphetamine Abuse" which chronicles the devastating effects of methamphetamine use. This would be a great video for parents to watch with their adolescent children. Schools and drug prevention groups in over twenty states are showing it to 7 - 12 graders. In this video the kids reveal that experimentation often leads to addiction and then to serious health consequences. This film was produced by Heidi Knott & Lee Serrie in collaboration with students and teachers at the Anderson Valley High School. My Health and the HealthConduit are very pleased to bring you the excerpt. To purchase a copy of the original 60 minute DVD which includes both English and Spanish sound tracks, please contact hknott@mcn.org. Prices include shipping & handling and are: $65 for organizations, $35 for home viewing only.
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