Barb's Daily Dose

Scripts for Talking to Teens About Sex

Most parents would rather see the dentist than to even think about talking to their kids about sex. Many of us put off having “The conversation” so long that our kids are left to learn about their bodies from what they’re picking up from TV, movies, video games and their friends. This is not exactly the most accurate information and can lead to lots of confusion, questions and heartache.

The Condom Broke! I Want to beTested for Everything!

If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, I would be taking more vacations to tropical beaches! When I hear this, what I also understand is that the person wants to be tested for every sexually transmitted disease/infection (STD) ever known. By the time, the person comes in to see me, I can offer up a few tests that will help them know if they contracted an infection.

Pap Smears Not Fun But Necessary

I haven't met one woman yet who looks forward with anticipation to her annual pap smear.  Most of us schedule the check up to obtain birth control advice, have a breast exam, review all of our health concerns and discuss ways to stay healthy.  We know from study after study that pap smears help detect abnormal cervical changes in the earliest stages before they become more ominous and lead to cervical cancer. 

Critical Heart Attack Distinctions for Women and Southeast Asians

Please watch this video of Nurse Barb speaking with Dr. Catherine Collings and Dr. Jane Lombard, both of whom are cardiologists at El Camino Hospital, and to a woman who survived her heart attack.

Disclaimer

I hope you'll join me for the Day of Dance on Saturday February 25th.  This is part of a nationwide event to help all of us get up and get moving to reduce our risk of heart disease.  I'm delighted to be working with El Camino Hospital to inform people about the incredible services available there, including their Heart and Vascular Institute.  

What's the Risk - How to Prevent a Blood Clot

Check out this interesting article from Health.com.

What's the risk - How to Prevent a Blood Clot - Health.com.

Women and Heart Attack Symptoms

I recently posted on the blog an article on Heart Attack Symptoms in Women.  Please take a moment to review it.

Another useful resource to check out is:  Women's Heart Health.

Disclaimer

I hope you'll join me for the Day of Dance on Saturday February 25th.  This is part of a nationwide event to help all of us get up and get moving to reduce our risk of heart disease.  I'm delighted to be working with El Camino Hospital to inform people about the incredible services available there, including their Heart and Vascular Institute.   

Can Autism Be Derailed? Researchers Say Maybe

Featured on AANP SmartBrief, February 21, 2012, Written by Michelle Diament

Signs of autism are evident in children as young as 6 months but take time to unfold, a development researchers said could lead to opportunities to intervene before the disorder makes its full mark.

The finding comes from research on 92 infants considered at high-risk for autism because each had an older sibling with the developmental disorder.

Expert Advice on Five Common Breastfeeding Issues

Please read another great article from Fit Pregnancy. 

The latest expert advice on five common breastfeeding issues.

 Expert advice on five common breastfeeding issues - Fit Pregnancy.

Heart Valve Replacement

Imagine heart surgery where a valve is replaced.  Are you picturing it?  What's the first thing that comes to mind?  Lots of blood, a big incision in the chest?  I mean, it's open heart surgery right?  Well, not necessarily.  Imagine replacing one of the hearts valves through a small incision in the leg?

The Feel-Great Prenatal Workout Moves

Check out this great article from Fit Pregnancy.

The Feel Great Workout

The Feel-Great Prenatal Workout Moves - Fit Pregnancy.

Three simple routines to help you get going in the morning, stay stress-free during the day and relax at night in every trimester.