Dr. Bernstein Named One of “America’s Top Dentists”Written by Sara Goldstein
The Consumers’ Research Council of America recently named The Consumers’ Research Council of America San Francisco area cosmetic dentist Joshua Bernstein one of “America’s Top Dentists.” This title shall be added to his already prestigious record that includes winning 2002 Dental Practice of Year Award and being featured on “Extreme Makeover” in 2003.Wilma Chan California State Assembly Majority Leader had this to say to Dr. Bernstein: “Congratulations on winning 2002 Dental Practice of Year Award. Your ability to provide quality care at a time when dental and medical profession is being challenged to streamline services and work with managed care is to be congratulated. No doubt you have worked hard to bring your practice to this level of excellence, and it must bring you satisfaction to see that you efforts have not been in vain. Good luck with continued success in providing quality dental services." The Consumers’ Research Council of America names dentists based on experience, training, ADA board certification and professional associates. Other dentists nominated Dr. Bernstein for this distinction.
| | Cancer Diet: Feasting on the Four Food Groups - A Mesothelioma Patient's Guide to Nutrition Written by Maggie Kay
At some point during our childhood we have all been told to eat our vegetables. Forcing down tasteless green beans and brussels sprouts were supposed to make us taller and stronger. Well, so it is for mesothelioma patients. Diet is often an overlooked subject for cancer patients, but eating right nutritional foods for strength and energy is just as important as taking proper medication.Mesothelioma patients undergoing treatment must follow a special cancer diet devised by their nutritionists. Cancer diets involve eating correct amounts of protein and calories as well as drinking right amount of water to keep ailing body replenished and energized. The body needs plenty of nourishment when it is going through chemotherapy or even when patient is taking certain medications. Doctors and nutritionists may also recommend a special cancer diet because many mesothelioma patients tend to lose their appetites due to worry over their condition. Also, those who are undergoing treatment may choose not to eat because of unpleasant side effects they may experience. Chemotherapy, for example, and even some particular medications may cause an imbalance of nutrients that must be corrected in order to keep body as strong as possible and to keep patient from losing an excessive amount of weight. Other side effects of mesothelioma treatment include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, a change in sense of smell or taste, and/or constipation. Below are some of important nutrients patients are encouraged to include in their mesothelioma diet:
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