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Dr. Hagan Asks some important questions of interest to Hayward residents - Chiropractor Hayward Dr. Hagan Asks...

Do chiropractors prescribe medications for the pain?
No. Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to better health. Instead, we rely on natural methods. We can show you how to use ice to control pain. When properly applied, ice can have an analgesic effect without the unwanted and sometimes dangerous effects of pain medications.
Why are some people allergic to pollen and others aren't?
It's not the pollen. Chiropractors know that if it were, everyone would be allergic to pollen, nuts and pet dander. But that's not the case. It's the person, not the pollen! If you live in Hayward and your stress levels are high, then each year the grass, the trees or the weeds put your nervous system over the top. Many report that chiropractic care helps reduce the frequency and severity of their allergic response.

Picnic? Or Petri Dish?

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In the laboratory, scientists grow bacteria cultures in petri dishes containing moist proteins that are gently warmed. In such an environment, bacteria grow quickly. A similar environment? The picnic basket!

Food-borne illnesses happen all year round, but especially when food is prepared and then eaten later. The sources of most food-borne illness are salmonella, E. coli, and campylobacter. Various strains of strep and other viral infections can also be transmitted through food.

Once a food is infected, the bacteria will multiply rapidly under the conditions found in many picnic baskets. These pathogens can't be tasted or smelled. So the best way to protect yourself is by practicing safe food-handling methods.

Food Preparation:

When preparing your picnic, always work on a clean surface. Use clean utensils and never go from cutting up one food to cutting up another without washing the knife and the cutting board. Don't mix raw and cooked foods.

Food Transportation:

Bacteria grow rampantly at room temperature. The rule of thumb is to always keep cold food cold and hot foods hot. Surround cold foods with ice and keep hot foods in good thermal bags made especially for transporting hot food.

Food Storage:

Use the foods quickly and store any leftovers immediately after serving. Don't let foods sit out at room or air temperature for more than 20 minutes. If food has stayed out at an unsafe temperature, throw it away. Don’t take the chance of eating foods that might make you sick!