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DrFaithFelder

  1. Happy Healthy New Year. Working on some compelling stuff for 2012. Stay tuned...
  2. I know it's turkey day and no one wants to think about eating healthy but just a gentle reminder... pace yourself at the table and after th…
  3. There are a lot of famous individuals LIVING with diabetes Pattie LaBelle, Paul Sorvino, Halle Berry, Dick Clark, B.B. King, Drew Carey,  J…
  4. Over 80% of type 2 diabetics are overweight and  a lot of diabetics do not eat or exercise as they should. This can cause a feeling of guil…
  5. The cold/viral season is upon us. What can you do to keep from getting sick?   I think Dr. Osler back in 1889  said it best "Soap and water…
  6. Condolences to the family of Smokin' Joe Frazier. His death was the result of liver cancer. Although his death is a tragedy I hope it inspi…
  7. If you have pre-diabetes (fasting blood sugar between 100-124) don't throw your hands in the air and surrender. There are things you can do…
  8. There are a lot of health observances this month and we'll try to touch most of them. But most of the time will be on diabetes because it a…
  9. Thanks to those who braved the cold to come out and walk/run for CityWalk CityFit. Just wanted to remind you to walk/run during the week, a…
  10. If your doctor tells you, you have cancer, that is terrifying because we are all scared of the process of dying. But the good news if you c…
  11. This weekend did the usual run but changed the route, ran along the river. Change is good. Along that vein, tried yoga last evening in the …
  12. I had to teach a few ladies how to examine their breasts this week,so I'm thinking several of you don't know how to do it as well. Read link
  13. Ladies every month you should examine your breasts. It is important to examine them monthly so you know what is normal for you.
  14. Steve Jobs' death, tragic. No screening tests for pancreatic cancer, but there are for others. Be proactive, talk to your doctor.
  15. Steve Jobs' death, tragic. No screening tests for pancreatic cancer, but there are for others. Be proactive, talk to your doctor.
  16. In October the focus is breast cancer. If you are over 40 or know someone over 40 please encourage them to get a mammogram this month.
  17. Al Lopez park chilly this morning @7:30 but thanks everyone who came for CityWalk CityFit. Keep walking during the week. See you next Sunday
  18. It was a little chilly this morning at 7:30 in Al Lopez park but thank you to everyone who came out for CityWalk CityFit. Don't forget to …
  19. Life expectancy for women 80 years. For men 75. Why are men behind the fairer sex? More importantly men, what are you going to do about it?
  20. Bethesda Ministries (Bethesdaministriescdc.org) has embarked on a major fundraising event for a nurturing environment for homeless...