tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67917052899830071862024-03-04T22:21:18.617-08:00I Love Being HealthyI have created this blog for my friends, family and patients. It is intended to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your health and well-being. Please visit often as more and more info will be added as frequently as possible.
I now practice inside Urban Active at the following Locations; West Chester and The GreeneDr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-27679554962802102882008-09-28T07:48:00.000-07:002008-09-28T07:49:15.053-07:00Death Rates From Prescription Drugs Explode at the Beginning of Each Month <!-- #BeginEditable "Body" --> According to research, deaths attributed to medication errors rise by as much as 25 percent above normal in the first few days of every month. This study is the first to document a beginning-of-the-month boost in deaths associated with Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-33816509595028211692008-09-28T07:43:00.000-07:002008-09-28T07:44:22.768-07:008 Drugs that Doctors would never useDoctors know which prescription and over-the-counter drugs are the most dangerous. The writers of this article asked them the question, "Which medications would you skip?" Here were their answers: Advair It‘s asthma medicine that can make your asthma deadly. Advair contains the long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) salmeterol. A 2006 analysis found that regular use of LABAs can increase the severity ofDr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-44141893883020297832008-05-27T12:55:00.000-07:002008-05-27T13:34:03.689-07:00Back to Work!I just came back from the Dominican Republic this past weekend after a much needed and (I'd like to think) well deserved vacation.I must admit that I have often undermined the true value in a getaway vacation. I do spend a lot of weekends traveling to see my wife and family, but rarely do I vacation. Sadly this vacation was too short, as most are. I spent a week in Punta Cana, Dominican Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-60114009907898881122008-05-05T09:39:00.000-07:002008-05-05T10:30:43.777-07:00Drug Free AmericaI think this cartoon (one of my favorites) sums up the current oxy-moron we call a drug-free policy. From birth we are bombarded by pharmaceutical drugs and agents such as vaccines and anti-biotics that only create future dependence. What ever happened to eating a healthy, well balanced diet, getting plenty of exercise and having a balanced state of emotional well-being?Science and research Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-36004571096284332632008-03-09T16:42:00.001-07:002008-03-09T16:54:36.180-07:00Are your Adrenal Glands sending you a message?By: Dr Sachin PatelStress can really undermine the health of our population. The connection between stress and high blood pressure, heart disease and many digestive problems is well-established in the medical literature. Stress also creates hormonal and blood sugar changes, causes the body to excrete nutrients and affects the immune system. The adrenal glands are responsible for the “Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-17631017749535557572008-03-02T10:18:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:24:49.775-08:00An increased intake of healthy water will greatly enhance digestion, nutrient absorption, skin hydration, detoxification and your overall healthBy: Charles D. StrandWater Quality Specialist, Editor, Author, Holder of 17 U.S. Patents for Water Filtration Products, President/CEO Sun Water. So many common ailments and illnesses can be prevented and greatly reduced by an increased intake of healthy water. Headaches, hypertension, back pain, arthritis, ulcers, asthma, morning sickness, fatigue and metabolism can all benefit (and in many Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-33380544627561012212008-02-10T19:24:00.000-08:002008-02-10T19:27:10.068-08:00Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and CancerBy: Shane Ellison, M.Sc.The use of cholesterol-lowering drugs for the prevention of heart disease may increase your chances of suffering from the pandemic killer known as cancer. Few doctors are aware of this real and present danger.Well-designed studies have shown the link between cholesterol-lowering drug use and cancer. In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-2177538626177573122007-12-30T15:00:00.000-08:002008-03-26T20:53:21.186-07:00The Power of Positive Thinking...It sounds very cliche, and we have all had someone tell us to be positive and think positive. But whnat does that really mean?If you have not done so already, please read the book called, "The Secret". The book outlines the principles of positive thinking from a anecdotal and scientific approach. The law of attraction is the secret. It states that "like attracts like"Our positive thoughts andDr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-34225200814590725072007-11-28T11:29:00.000-08:002007-11-28T11:30:47.724-08:00FDA Urges Psych Warning for Flu DrugsWASHINGTON (Nov. 23) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff are recommending new warnings about psychiatric events observed in patients on Roche Holding AG's Tamiflu and GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Relenza, according to documents posted on Friday.An FDA advisory panel will discuss the recommendations for these influenza drugs at a meeting on the drugs' safety next week. The FDA held a similar Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-69570380038545641942007-11-08T10:26:00.000-08:002008-03-26T20:59:19.766-07:00Hot or Cold?Another common questions that patients have is whether they should be applying heat or cold to an area of their body that is injured or irritated. Follow the clinical guidelines below but always use your judgment, if it seems to make the symptoms worse then try the opposite therapy.When to use ice:Ice is best used for acute (new) injuries that are less than 72 hours old. Ice can also be appliedDr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-15993010441889113322007-11-08T10:05:00.001-08:002007-11-08T10:26:44.620-08:00Red Flags...What you should be telling your doctorsToday's post results from several conversations this week with patients. I find it more and more that doctors are not asking their patients crucial questions regarding their patient's health. Red flags are important history clues to rule out when they are present.Here is a list of symptoms that you should make your physician very aware of: - night sweats - loss of appetite or taste for Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-78526962998066505732007-10-26T07:55:00.001-07:002007-10-26T08:21:41.051-07:00Fish Oil, the Natural Anti-InflammatoryMany of my patients request natural alternatives to medications that they are currently taking. Keep in mind that I am not against medications and feel they have a role in health care. I do however feel that drugs are often over-prescribed to patients. Many physicians prescribe drugs without even evaluating the patient!Most people come to the office with pain and are taking a over-the-counter Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-72959594411787153502007-10-25T08:36:00.000-07:002008-03-26T21:04:26.565-07:00Why your home might be Killing YOU and your FAMILYHello again! Sorry for the lack of recent updates, I recently got married and I am finally recovered from the madness!Today's entry may come to a shock to some of you, but hopefully not all. I wanted to discuss the ever growing danger in our homes and environment, toxins.How many of you clean your homes? shampoo your carpets? wash your clothes? get your clothes dry cleaned etc... you get the Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-64363109267374892172007-08-28T19:55:00.000-07:002007-08-29T16:09:39.078-07:00600 Physicians, Dentists, Scientists and Environmentalists Call for an End to FluoridationFrom: www.mercola.comA statement asking Congress to end water fluoridation in the United States has been released by the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Over 600 professionals, including a Nobel Prize winner, officers in the Union that represents Environmental Protection Agency professionals, and members of the National Research Council panel on fluoride's toxicology, have signed the statement.TheDr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-87392143653451806562007-07-17T11:41:00.000-07:002008-03-26T21:08:19.664-07:00Can the act of eating slower change your life? Maybe so.Our modern lifestyle is built around speed, but as a previous article pointed out, living the fast life may rob you of the enjoyment of eating foodThe Slow Food Movement grew out of Italy, some two decades ago, to counter the encroaching fast food movement. But this is not just about slow-cooked, healthy food -it's an entire lifestyle.You may or may not be ready to switch pace in all areas of Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-40006583605245248222007-07-07T06:23:00.000-07:002007-07-07T06:24:01.737-07:00The 5 WORST foods to eatBy Dr. Joseph Mercola with Rachael Droege There are no "bad" foods, right? Only food you should eat in moderation? Well, not really. The following foods are so bad for your body that I really can't see any reason to eat them. Not only do they have zero nutritional value, but they also give your body a healthy dose of toxins, which should make the idea of eating them really hard to swallow. Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-18431639720780383962007-07-02T18:09:00.000-07:002007-07-07T11:25:35.582-07:00Still Convinced You and Your Family Don't Need Supplements?The Compelling Reasons to Supplement Your Diet<?xml:namespace prefix = o />The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />U.S. topsoil is substandard and depleted of nutrients due to the following reasons.According to Dr. Harold Willis in his book called, Agriculture, The Rest of the Story. Dr. Willis was with the USDA for 20 years. There are more farming problems today than in the past due to the following Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-41313198154874521642007-06-30T21:52:00.000-07:002007-06-30T21:55:43.561-07:00One Week Update...So far so good! I have been getting some positive feedback about the blog and some constructive criticism. I will be out of town for a few days, and will have limited access to the internet. Please post any questions and continue sharing the blog address with your co-workers.Stay healthy,SachinDr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-5719690224585041752007-06-26T19:48:00.000-07:002007-06-26T21:28:20.957-07:00Glucosamine, where's the proof?Millions of Americans are plagued with arthritis. Arthritis is synonymous with old age. However, I am diagnosing younger and younger patients with arthritic changes in the joints of their spine, hips, shoulders and knees.So what can you do? Well, the answer is not that simple. There is little you can do to reverse the bony spurs that occur with osteoarthritis (OA). You can however address Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-48644363495166300742007-06-25T16:52:00.000-07:002007-06-25T18:16:58.451-07:00Functional Diagnostic MedicineChances are most of you have not heard about Functional Diagnostic Medicine (FDM). This is a relatively new field of medicine that is going to revolutionalize health care. FDM is a system of using objective diagnostic testing (blood work, urinalysis, etc) to determine the root cause of illness. The traditional medical approach does not address the root cause of most conditions, it merely Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-88412291501939349662007-06-25T16:02:00.000-07:002007-06-25T19:49:49.671-07:00How Regular are you?This health tip may appear to be a bit unusual but don't under-estimate the value of having a regular bowel movement. Regular bowel movements are vital for optimal health. Optimal bowel elimination should be at least once a day. Two times a day is even better.Toxins are eliminated by having a bowel movement in addition to urinating, breathing and sweating. If you are only moving your bowls Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-57044446335806802022007-06-25T15:56:00.000-07:002007-06-25T21:58:59.868-07:00Grains, the real story...Today's topic is a radical departure for most people. The thought that grains could contribute to so many health problems is difficult to accept. However, please read this important article and I would encourage you to give it a try for 30 days. You will be absolutely amazed with the positive impact it has on your health. Very few people know that there are strong arguments against eating a Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6791705289983007186.post-17449468649135997172007-06-25T15:33:00.001-07:002007-06-25T15:53:02.822-07:00Hello!I am very excited about this blog! It will prove to be a great resource for you and your family. Please feel free to share the information and the URL with everyone you know.By coming to this website you have taken the very first step towards a healthier lifestyle. I encourage you to become more proactive about your health, it is a decision you have to make. I also encourage you to consider Dr. Sachin Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946071579708678693noreply@blogger.com0