The Health Risks of Grilling on Aluminum Foil (Is It Safe?)
Is it safe to grill on aluminum foil? As the weather heats up, and the allure of grilling returns, it is important to consider some of the potential health risks. One of the great joys of my life is “manning” the grill – beer in hand, wafting smoke rising through the air, a delicious anticipation […] The post The Health Risks of Grilling on Aluminum Foil (Is It Safe?) appeared first on The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. (Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles)
Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles - December 5, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: drcharles Tags: health & diet Source Type: blogs

What Is “ New Car Smell, ” and Is It Unhealthy? (Yes!)
What is “new car smell” and is it bad for you? As I shopped for a new car last year, I realized that my priorities were considered odd by most car salesmen. The three most important characteristics I desired in a new car were good gas mileage, good crash safety, and relatively low concentrations of […] The post What Is “New Car Smell,” and Is It Unhealthy? (Yes!) appeared first on The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. (Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles)
Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles - August 5, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: drcharles Tags: health & diet cars hazardous chemicals Source Type: blogs

What Is “New Car Smell,” and Is It Unhealthy? (Yes!)
What is “new car smell” and is it bad for you? As I shopped for a new car last year, I realized that my priorities were considered odd by most car salesmen. The three most important characteristics I desired in a new car were good gas mileage, good crash safety, and relatively low concentrations of […] The post What Is “New Car Smell,” and Is It Unhealthy? (Yes!) appeared first on The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. (Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles)
Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles - August 5, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: drcharles Tags: health & diet cars hazardous chemicals Source Type: blogs

Does Nutrisystem Work? A Doctor ’ s Thoughts on the Diet (2020)
I was recently asked by a patient: “Does Nutrisystem really work? And if so, how does Nutrisystem work?” I’ve never really examined the merits or nutritional underpinnings of Nutrisystem enough to provide a coherent answer, but in this post I will review the positives and potential negatives that can be seen upon a brief review, […] The post Does Nutrisystem Work? A Doctor’s Thoughts on the Diet (2020) appeared first on The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. (Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles)
Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles - December 15, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: drcharles Tags: health & diet diets nutrisystem Source Type: blogs

Does Nutrisystem Work? A Doctor ’s Thoughts on the Diet (2020)
I was recently asked by a patient: “Does Nutrisystem really work? And if so, how does Nutrisystem work?” I’ve never really examined the merits or nutritional underpinnings of Nutrisystem enough to provide a coherent answer, but in this post I will review the positives and potential negatives that can be seen upon a brief review, […] The post Does Nutrisystem Work? A Doctor’s Thoughts on the Diet (2020) appeared first on The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. (Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles)
Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles - December 15, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: drcharles Tags: health & diet diets nutrisystem Source Type: blogs

Does Nutrisystem Work? A Doctor ’s Thoughts on the Diet
I was recently asked by a patient: “Does Nutrisystem really work? And if so, how does Nutrisystem work?” I’ve never really examined the merits or nutritional underpinnings of Nutrisystem enough to provide a coherent answer, but in this post I will review the positives and potential negatives that can be seen upon a brief review, […] The post Does Nutrisystem Work? A Doctor’s Thoughts on the Diet appeared first on The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. (Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles)
Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles - December 15, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: drcharles Tags: health & diet diets nutrisystem Source Type: blogs

The Most Natural Treatment for Constipation
In the middle of an otherwise complicated visit, an older woman reminded me of a very basic treatment for constipation that she discovered 40 years prior.  It involves no medication, no special diet, and no unpleasant bowel regimen.  It does, however, require a certain maturity of character.  This technique demands assertiveness, social bravery, and a […] The post The Most Natural Treatment for Constipation appeared first on The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. (Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles)
Source: The Examining Room of Dr. Charles - December 14, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: drcharles Tags: Uncategorized constipation Source Type: blogs