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general educational material and should not be used in any form for
management of any medical conditions. If you think that you have a
medical problem, which may relate to the information presented here,
please consult with your physician.
| FEBRUARY 2011 EDITION CERVICAL INCOMPETENCE AND PRETERM LABOR |
| This article provides a complete understanding of the major problem of prematurity in the USA. You will understand why we have failed our patients as a nation and learn how we have solve this problem at Kofinas Perinatal helping thousands of babies stay in utero until they are mature and healthy. |
| SEPTEMBER 2010 EDITION ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS PART III |
| Part III is the final segment on the essen1al fa3y acids subject. This final part, presents the poten1al risks from
the various forms of omega‐3 nutrients (whole foods and supplements) as well as some advice how to get the
best form of omega‐3 nutrients with the least risk to your health. Enjoy it! |
| AUGUST 2010 EDITION ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS PART II |
| Essential fatty acids are called so because the human body can not produce them and must take them through the daily food intake. Learn about the health effects and benefits of these essential nutrients. This is part II and presents various clinical conditions that can benefit from increased intake of essential fatty acids. |
| JULY 2010 EDITION ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS PART I |
| Essential fatty acids are called so because the human body can not produce them and must take them through the daily food intake. Learn about the health effects and benefits of these essential nutrients. |
| JUNE 2010 EDITION-TRUTH ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS AND VITAMINS |
| Our modern life styles and poor nutrition has lead to significant nutritional deficiencies with numerous health consequences. Taking chemically synthesized nutritional supplements is not the solution. Eating nutrient rich, organically grown foods is the most important step in the right direction. It is expensive and time consuming, but it all starts from here. Learn also about the fraud that plagues the supplements industry. |
| MARCH 2010 EDITION-HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D3 |
| Vitamin D is not just a vitamin; it is a hormone that affects the entire body. Vitamin D deficiency can be detrimental to our health leading to weak immune system, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, weak heart, AlzheimerÕs, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome and in fetuses it causes poor brain development. Read how you can protect your self and your baby from Vitamin D deficiency. |
| FEBRUARY 2010 EDITION-FETAL NUTRITION PART II |
| Fetal nutrition and adult health Part II. This article describes the various foods that are appropriate for healthy fetal development and is the continuation of the Part I published in January. |
| JANUARY 2010 EDITION-FETAL NUTRITION PART I |
| In this issue, you will be amazed to realize that all the adult diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and a lot more are programmed in utero when the fetus grows in an environment of deprivation (poor placenta function). |
| DECEMBER 2009 EDITION-STANDARD OF CARE |
| Quality of health care depends of the relationship of two individuals, the patient and his/her doctor. Any interference attempting to standardize this relationship will certainly cause more pain than benefit to all individuals involved. |
| OCTOBER 2009 EDITION-THROMBOPHILIA CONTROVERSY |
| This issue examines the reasons why thrombophilia has been a controversial subject and explains the proper management of patients with thrombophilia to prevent poor perinatal outcomes. |
