Monthly Archives: January 2011

Hooked on hookah?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Here in Wichita hookah bars are popping up (seemingly) everywhere!  Waterpipe tobacco or “hookahs” are becoming a popular way to smoke.  Studies have shown nearly 20% of college students have smoked hookah in the past 30 days. My little foray … Continue reading →

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Did you just smoke your last cigarette?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Frequently my smoking patients ask “HOW can I stop?” My goal is to “stack the deck” so that you are more successful.  Surveys show 70 percent of smokers want to quit.  Over 40 percent have tried to quit in the past year … Continue reading →

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. . . still counting sheep?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Insomnia or sleep disorders can affect every facet of your life.  Patients with insomnia have impaired daytime function due to many forms of insomnia: difficulty initiating sleep/ maintaining sleep, or poor quality sleep. By definition, insomnia occurs despite having adequate time and … Continue reading →

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Take care of your pearly whites

Posted on January 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

. . . I  know I’m not a dentist, but I do care for kids (and parents) who need dental advice.  Those pearly whites need some care to stay healthy. . . At physician visits, dental screening should start at … Continue reading →

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The low down on food poisoning

Posted on January 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I have seen a “rash” of food poisoning patients this week in Wichita.  It’s time for some food safety education.  First off, the CDC defines a foodborne disease outbreak as any cluster of two or more people who develop similar … Continue reading →

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How much is a spoonful of sugar?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

The National Safety Council’s data shows that non-narcotic and non-hallucinogenic drugs killed over 9,000 Americans in 2003 (most recent data). The importance of the DOSE and the FREQUENCY of medication cannot be understated. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, research … Continue reading →

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Stop your kid from starting smoking

Posted on January 1, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

90% of tobacco users start before age 18 (read this: while they still live in your home).  I am a mother of three who feels passionately about my children not using any form of tobacco. As a physician I have … Continue reading →

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