Practical Practitioner

By: Pam Egan, FNP-C CDE

Disease Prevention Articles:

• Kidney Health: The Keys to Preventing Kidney Disorders
• Vitamin D3 Side Effects
• Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) helps prevent diseases
• Folic Acid Deficiency: The Benefits of L-Methylfolate
• Leaky Gut Syndrome linked to diseases
• Moderate drinking may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Overuse of antibiotics may lessen their effect
• Tips on preventing brain injuries and concussions
• Chromium Picolinate may help prevent disease
• Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
• A diet high in fiber can help prevent diverticulitis
• No excuses for not receiving a flu shot or other flu vaccination
• The benefits of folic acid (folate)
• Food poisoning can be prevented
• Hand washing is still the best form of disease prevention
• CDC promoting immunizations for adults
• Kidney Stone Prevention
• Parents need to be aware of the meningococcal meningitis vaccine
• Don’t let Norwalk virus ruin your cruise
• Prevention of stroke and other catastrophic illnesses
• Deadly teen auto-crashes are highest in the South
• CDC recommends postponing tetanus vaccine until shortage ends