Ask the doctors Q. I have uterine fibroids and am experiencing some pain and discomfort from them. Are there any alternative treatments that I can use to help manage my symptoms? A. If you are experiencing anemia, severe pain, or difficulty with urinating that may be due to fibroids, it’s important to seek the advice […]
Common ways to fight the common cold
These three remedies may reduce symptom duration and severity. While there’s no cure for the common cold, everyone seems to have a surefire remedy they embrace. Some of the popular ones are sucking on zinc lozenges, boosting your vitamin C intake, and even slurping up steaming bowls of old-fashioned chicken soup.
Have a headache? The top 7 triggers
“Headaches aren’t welcome here” — that’s the sign you have hanging on your brain’s front door, but the pain is barging right in. You can chalk it up to stress from world events or something you ate or drank, and you might be right. But there are a number of common triggers for migraines, tension […]
Feeling gassy — is it ever a cause for concern?
Everyone does it, but no one talks about it. No, not that topic — the fact that we pass gas every day. In fact, the average person produces between 1/2 and 1 liter of gas daily and passes gas about 10 to 20 times. Annoying? Well, sometimes. Embarrassing? Possibly. But is excess gas ever a […]
7 things you can do to prevent a stroke
Stroke prevention can start today. Protect yourself and avoid stroke, regardless of your age or family history. What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a stroke. You can’t reverse the years or change your […]
Considering a gluten-free diet
It’s not just for people with celiac disease. But is it for you? In the world of trendy diets, gluten-free continues to be one of the most popular. This eating style is absolutely essential to people with celiac disease , who can’t tolerate even small amounts of the protein gluten, which is found in grains […]
In search of a milk alternative
Milk that doesn’t cause gas and discomfort is easier to find than you may realize, but which alternative is right for you? Low-fat milk is a great source of calcium, protein, and other essential nutrients, and it tastes great on a breakfast cereal. But not everyone wants to drink cow’s milk, and some people have […]
Doctor-rating websites offer helpful but limited advice
If you’ve ever used the Internet to find a health care provider, chances are you’ve run across doctor rating sites like Healthgrades.com or RateMDs.com. In addition, websites that offer reviews of everything from restaurants to repairmen (such as Yelp and Angie’s List) also feature critiques of doctors, dentists, and other clinicians. A recent survey found […]
Adult food allergies
If you didn’t grow up with a food allergy, you’re not off the hook. They can spring up without warning at any time of life. Food allergy doesn’t rank high on the list of later-life maladies. Only 4% of adults are allergic to a food, and even those who begin life with the most common […]
Mindfulness meditation helps fight insomnia, improves sleep
If you’ve ever crawled under the covers worrying about a problem or a long to-do list, you know those racing thoughts may rob you of a good night’s sleep. Sleep disturbances, like having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, affect millions of Americans. The daytime sleepiness that follows can leave you feeling lousy […]