Brook West Chiropractic Quarterly Newsletter-October 3rd.

Weekly Health Tip for October 10th- Suffer from canker sores?
If you've ever had canker sores, you know that they are misery making.  Changing your toothpaste may make the difference.

Studies show that people who use toothpastes that do not contain the additives SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) or CAPB (cocoamidopropyl betaine) are less likely to develop canker sores.  Most toothpastes contain these ingredients, so read the label to find one that doesn't.

Canker sores-small ulcers inside of the mouth-are different from cold sores.  Whereas cold sores are sores generally found outside of the mouth and are contagious, canker sores develop inside the mouth and are not contagious.
SOURCE:  Real Age Information systems.  September 1999
 

Weekly Health Tip for October 17, 1999- Antibiotics May Put Tendons at Risk
It's always a good idea to give your body a rest when you're recovering from an infection.  It may be especially important if you're using fluoroquinolone antibiotics, often prescribed for urinary tract, pulmonary, and other infections. Fluoroquinolones
may affect tendons in the knee, thigh, calf or shoulder, making them more susceptible to injury in some people.

Ask your pharmacist if your antibiotics are fluoroquinolones.  These include olprofloxacin, pefloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, temafloxacin, and ciprofloxacin.  If you are prescribed one of these, you can help reduce your risk of injury by taking a break
from high-impact exercise or activities such as weight training.  If you do experience tenderness or discomfort in a tendon, let your doctor know right away.
SOURCE: InteliHealth Inc., 1999

Weekly Health Tip for October 24, 1999- Nasal sprays for cuts?
Here's another use for nasal sprays: According to Beverly Hills surgeon Robert Kotler, M.D., nasal sprays that contain the compound phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) can stop the bleeding of razor cuts. Just wipe the area that was nicked and immediately apply a piece of cotton or tissue wet with the nasal spray. Within 5 minutes, the bleeding will stop. Michael Caldwell, M.D., professor of surgery and biochemistry at the University of Minnesota says, "Phenylephrine hydrochloride constricts blood vessels, so it should be handy as a topical treatment to stop cuts from bleeding."
SOURCE: Men's Health 1999

October 31, 1999 - Migraines?  No cheese.
Cheese-lovers take note: some of your favorites may trigger migraine headaches.

People who are sensitive to tyramine, a natural compound found in many types of aged cheese, may experience increased blood pressure and dilated blood vessels in the brain, which can lead to migraines.  In general, the longer a cheese has aged, the greater its tyramine content.  Cheeses high in tyramine include blue, cheddar, feta, gorgonzola, mozzarella, muenster, Swiss, parmesan, and brie.  Soft cheeses, such as cottage, farmer's, ricotta, and cream cheese, contain the lowest levels of tyramine.  The more cheese you eat, the higher your tyramine intake.

If you notice that your headaches hit after eating cheese, tyramine may be the cause.  Consider limiting your cheese intake.
SOURCE: Real Age Information systems, ©1999