November 19, 2018
Talk with Your Provider Before Undergoing IV Vitamin Therapy
By uclahealth 
You can now visit a salon or spa to receive an intravenous (IV) infusion of vitamins and minerals to help you look and feel your best. But, says Crystal Glassy, DO, MPH, a UCLA family medicine physician, “it would probably be safer, less expensive and take less time out of your day to focus on […]
Tags: Crystal Glassy DO, infusion, intravenous vitamins, IV drip, IV vitamin therapy, medical resort, salon IV drips, UCLA Health Century City, vitamins
August 21, 2018
Dietary supplements: weighing the risks and benefits
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From daily vitamins to bodybuilding products, it is important to realize that supplements are not regulated the same way as medicines by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). So consider the health benefits — and risks — before taking a dietary supplement. What are dietary supplements? Dietary supplements are manufactured to provide the body with […]
Tags: amino acids, botanicals, caffeine, dietary supplements, enzymes, essential vitamins, folic acid, ginseng, herbals, minerals, supplements, vitamin D
August 15, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Are large doses of B12 safe?
Dear Doctor: I’m almost 90 years old and always tired. I took two capsules of 2,000 mcg vitamin B12 the other night, and felt stronger and not as tired. Is it safe? My first thought is that you might have B12 deficiency, caused either by inadequate intake or by inadequate absorption of B12. Animal products […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, B12 anemia, B12 supplements, Dr. Robert Ashley, vitamins
April 2, 2018
Ask the Doctors – I’m past menopause. Should I be worried about osteoporosis?
Dear Doctor: I just turned 65, and even though I’m strong and healthy, my friends say I should be concerned about osteoporosis. What is it, and how do I know if I have it? Dear Reader: Osteoporosis, which literally means “porous bones,” is a progressive disease in which bone mass is lost. As a result, […]
Tags: Agility, Alcoholism, Anorexia, Balance, bone health, bone loss, Bone mass, Bones, cigarette smoking, diet, Dr. Eve Glazier, Dr.Elizabeth Ko
March 12, 2018
By uclahealth
Vegetables, fruits and nuts are loaded with nutrition and vitamins. Because they are raw, none of the vitamins get lost during cooking. But are there raw foods we should avoid? The main concern with eating raw (uncooked or unpasteurized) foods is food poisoning. Pasteurization is a process that uses heat to destroy bacteria in foods. […]
Tags: E. coli, foodborne bacteria, foodborne illness, listeria, nutrition, raw foods, salmonella, UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, uncooked, unpasteurized, vitamins
January 11, 2017
Five ways your pharmacist can help you stay healthy
By uclahealth
Pharmacists do more than dispense pills. They are an important, but often under-utilized, part of your healthcare team. In honor of National Pharmacist Day on January 12, here are five ways your pharmacist can help support your health and well-being: 1. See the big picture. You may be taking drugs prescribed by more than one […]
Tags: constipation, cough syrup, decongestant, drowsiness, drugs, heartburn, National Pharmacist Day, over-the-counter medications, pharmacist, pharmacy, pills, prescription
