National Pancake Day by IHOP

IHOP, Pancakes

National Pancake Day was started in 2006 by the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant chain. IHOP offers a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes on February 28. 

Pancakes are not really free because, in return, the guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities. 

Since the beginning of National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly $8 million to support charities

Citrus fruits cut stroke risk – It is not a lemon deal

citrus fruit

We have heard the saying, when you get lemon make lemonade.  Recent reports suggest that may not be necessary. A research study published in the Journal Stroke indicates that the citrus fruit (orange, grapefruit) may reduce the risk of stroke.

The study, a joint effort of researchers at Harvard (USA) and Norwich Medical School, Norwich, UK, studied and analyzed data from 69 622 women over 14

Rhode Island sees health benefits of smoking ban

no smoking

A number of states prohibit smoking in public places. In the city of Los Angeles, California, even outdoor parks are designated as no smoking zones. 

In Rhode Island (RI) similar smoking ban took place under “Smoke-Free Public Places and Workplaces Act” in 2005. The good news is RI is seeing health and financial benefit from such smoking ban.

A new study from the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) has announced that Rhode Island hospitalization rates for heart attack, and associated costs have been declining since the smoking ban took place in 2005.

Canker Sores and SLS free Toothpastes

SLS free toothpaste

Recently, while browsing Craigslist, I came across an interesting post emphasizing “I'm not selling anything.” The post was about Canker sores and it got me interested in further research on this subject and the benefits of  SLS free toothpastes. I rarely develop canker but I have compiled a LIST of SLS free Toothpastes.

But, first, here is the POST from the Craigslist:

los angeles craigslist > westside-southbay > community > general community

Do you get Canker sores "mouth ulcers"? (I'm not selling anything)

Dog ear cannot be glued back

Dog, animal health

The health of our animal friends is as important as ours and should be treated as such. Often precautions must be taken the same way as one would think about children safety. 

I have heard of a neighbor who let his friendly German shepherd hang around while he was mowing the lawn. The dog screamed when his long waging tail got sucked in the lawn mower. The dog was saved but lost his tail.

In a recent incident in Hawaii, after a grooming trip to Petco, the dog

Healthy Vending Machines of Santa Monica

Healthy vending machines

Obesity is a problem in the U.S. and it can lead to several health problems such as diabetes. The problem is worldwide and even countries like Brazil and China have begun to experience the issue of obesity and its adverse consequences.

A Santa Monica company, H.U.M.A.N. Healthy Vending, is taking a healthy look at food vending machine business. H.U.M.A.N. in company name stands for helping unite man and nutrition (h.u.m.a.n.). The company states its mission is to eradicate childhood obesity through education and healthy eating and 10% of profits are donated to charities that fight obesity and malnutrition.

The company claims, traditional Vending machines in schools usually only sell foods high in sugar, fat, and sodium--which leads to worse-

Health Secrets of Ron Paul, the Presidential Candidate

Ron Paul, Rand Paul 1960's

Republican presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul is 76 years of age but he is full of energy and keeps up with competitors younger than him. During one of the presidential debates in January, Dr Paul emphasized his good health by stating that he does not mind showing his health records because it is hardly a half page long. In addition, Dr, Paul challenged other presidential candidate for a 25 mile bike ride in boiling hot weather.

Ron Paul is a physician by training. As a physician he has delivered more than 4, 000 babies. Apparently, Dr. Paul was even offered a track

Inhale chocolate with no calories – Le Whif

Le Whif inhalable chocolate

Chocolate lovers can never have enough of it. We even have a National Chocolate Cake Day, as if they really need an excuse to consume chocolate. If you were concerned about inconvenience of bulk handling and hands getting dirty, now you can enjoy no calorie chocolate by simply inhaling. Le Whif is the inhalable, breathable chocolate.

Le Whif inhalable chocolate is available in lipstick size tubes that you simply puff into your mouth.

 

 VIDEO - Want A Chocolate High? Just Inhale

Man jailed for defrauding Medicare with penis pumps

Medicare fraud

The law struck hard on a man for defrauding Medicare with penis pumps. Basically, he sent penis pumps free of charge to the Medicare patients, who never ordered the product, and then billed Medicare for $2.2 million claiming necessities ordered by the physicians.

An Illinois man, Gary Winner, 50, was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding Medicare and seniors with erectile pumps. In addition, he will serve three years of supervised release after his prison sentence, pay a $12,500 fine and reimburse $2.2 millions to the Medicare.

Weight loss drug Qnexa wins support of FDA advisory panel

Qnexa, Vivus

Weight loss drug, Qnexa won strong recommendation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel despite being potentially risky for heart and birth related issues. The FDA is expected to make its decision in April.

According to the developer:

“Qnexa [kyoo-nek-suh] is an investigational drug candidate being developed to address weight loss, type 2 Diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea. Qnexa is a once-a-day, proprietary, oral, controlled-release formulation of low-dose phentermine and topiramate, which is designed to decrease appetite and increase satiety (the sense of feeling full), the two main mechanisms that impact eating behavior.”