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When To Call a Doctor ?Call 911 or other emergency services if: * A baby younger than 3 months has a high fever. * You are having trouble breathing or feel very short of breath. * You have a severe headache or stiff neck and are confused or having trouble staying awake.Call your doctor if: * You have an extremely high fever. * Your...

What is hearing loss?Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. Depending on the cause, it can range from mild to severe and can be reversible, temporary, or permanent. Hearing loss is also known as hearing impairment, which includes being born without hearing (congenital hearing loss). This topic focuses only...

What is naturopathic medicine?Naturopathic medicine (or naturopathy) is based on the belief that the body can heal itself naturally. Naturopathic medicine attempts to improve health, prevent disease, and treat illness by promoting the use of organic foods and exercise; encouraging a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and applying concepts and treatments...

Just forget what your mom told you: A glass of warm milk before bed might actually keep you up, rather than lull you to sleep. See, the protein in the milk will boost alertness--and unless it's skim, the fat will slow your digestion, making your rest more fitful. Not exactly the best shut-eye remedy. (Sorry, mom.)Nothing makes it harder to fall asleep than knowing how important it is to fall asleep. So when the pressure's on,...

Weight loss starts with shopping. Taking control of what you eat begins with taking control of what you buy.Every time you toss a low-calorie food into the cart, you're taking responsibility for losing weight—even before you sit down to a meal.There's a very simple formula for low-calorie eating: Stock up on low-calorie staples. These are the basic packaged, canned, and frozen ingredients that you'll reach for to create tasty,...

Hair loss that is caused by medicines, stress, lack of protein or iron, or hair care may be prevented. Avoiding certain medicines, reducing stress, getting adequate protein and iron in your diet, and using hairstyles that do not damage your hair may reduce or prevent hair lo...

You may have seen recent news reports about Sheryl Crow's advice to limit toilet paper use to one square at a time to help protect the environment.Recent controversy about the safety of ingredients in some skin care products - hydroquinone and paraben, for instance - and their effect on the environment caused some to take a fresh look at organic skin care products.Many of my patients choose organic products just to be on the safe...

Have you ever carefully applied your favorite lipstick ... only to look in a mirror an hour later and discover that it's bleeding through the edges of your lips?There are ways to slow the signs of lip aging! Time and time again, I've encountered patients and friends who invest tons of time and money in skin care - only to virtually ignore their lips. Don't make that mistake. 1. If you smoke, stop! The repeated action of pursing...

Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved for the first time a drug-free product for the treatment of baldness in males with androgenetic alopecia, a progressive, diffuse, symmetric loss of scalp hair.The Hairmax Lasercomb®, a hand-held laser device manufactured by Lexington International, is sold on the Internet for $545. According to the company, as the device is drawn through the hair, its laser beam strikes...

Many women become depressed while they are pregnant, or shortly after the baby is born.The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center says these factors increase the likelihood of developing depression during or after pregnancy: * Having been depressed or had another mental illness prior to pregnancy. * Having a family history of depression or other mental illness. * Getting inadequate support from loved ones. ...

IntroductionThis information will help you understand your choices, whether you share in the decision-making process or rely on your doctor's recommendation.Key points in making your decisionInsomnia can be caused by other conditions such as stress, menopause, depression, anxiety, or old age. Sleep problems like sleep apnea, addictions like alcoholism, and using too much caffeine can also cause insomnia. After you and your doctor...

When so much is uncertain in the world around us, it is natural for our anxieties to rise and our emotions to fluctuate. But when your emotions run wild, the imbalance can spell trouble for your long-term health. Read on for 6 natural ways to get grounded and balance your emotions.The Chinese healing tradition classifies emotion into five predominant states: joy, rumination (including worry), sadness, fear, and anger. Experiencing...

Ovarian cancer cannot be prevented, but you may be able to reduce some of your chances for developing it.Studies have found that the use of a combined estrogen and progestin birth control pill for more than 5 years reduces a woman's risk of ovarian cancer.One study showed that the low-dose combined pills are most effective for reducing risk.Another showed that the protective effect lasts for several years after the woman stops...

The cause of ovarian cancer is not known. Genetics are a risk factor for some women. A family history of ovarian or breast cancer is found in 10% to 20% of women with ovarian cancer.In general, fewer than 2 in 100 women (less than 2%) will get ovarian cancer in their lifetime. That risk goes up to 4 or 5 in 100 if one family member has had ovarian cancer, and 7 in 100 if two relatives have had it. But if at least two first-degree...

Ovarian cancer does not cause many symptoms in its early stages. This is why most cases are not found until the cancer has spread. 4 Most women do have symptoms in the 6 to 12 months before ovarian cancer is found. Symptoms that occur in later stages are most likely caused by the pressure of the growing cancer. Symptoms include: * Ongoing cramps or pain in your belly. * Ongoing pain in your pelvis or lower back. * Abnormal...

If you often feel ravenous by noon despite a good breakfast, try drinking some of this with your morning meal: skim milk.In a small study of overweight people, those who drank about 20 ounces of skim milk with breakfast ate less at lunch than the folks who drank fruit juice in the a.m.An Appetite-Dousing DrinkThe milk drinkers also felt fuller and more satisfied after their morning meal. Most likely thanks to the whey and casein...

Pasta salad. Summer isn’t complete without it. And here’s the noodle you should use to do your blood pressure some good at the same time: whole-wheat pasta.How’s it work? Well, whole-wheat pasta contains glutamic acid, a vegetable protein that has been linked to better blood pressure in recent research.Protective ProteinIn a study released last month, the more glutamic acid people got in their diets, the better their blood pressure...

Not feeling like much of an athlete these days? Eat an onion.New research suggests that quercetin -- an antioxidant found in onions (and tea, and broccoli, and apples) -- may help your body work harder longer.Taking a Cue from QuercetinThe small study in question compared healthy college students on stationary bikes. Those taking quercetin supplements pedaled 14 percent longer than the placebo group. Still, it’s not yet clear...

If you’ve got a testy lower back, here’s something you can do in your sleep that might help: Sleep on your side.Health experts say that this position puts less strain on your spine than sleeping on your back or your stomach does.Less Painful PositioningJoseph A. Abboud, MD, and Soo Kim Abboud, MD, coauthors of No More Joint Pain, contend that sleeping on your side is better for your back because it produces less curve in the spine....

If you’re in the middle of a long-term relationship with your treadmill, stationary bike, or elliptical trainer, do whatever it takes to keep that love alive.New research shows that staying committed to exercise over the long haul gives you the brain structure of someone years younger.Good-Looking Gray MatterWhen researchers performed brain imaging tests on adults between the ages of 60 and 80, the noggins of the most active people...

In the perfect world, everyone would get the nutrients they need by eating a well-balanced, healthy diet. But because many people have poor/finicky eating habits, allergies and medical conditions, that’s not always the case. Here’s my opinion on supplements for the general healthy population. MultivitaminI do think most people will benefit from a basic multivitamin – one that provides about 100 percent of the Daily Value for...

Everybody wants a long life full of vitality. But beyond the basics of good diet and exercise, what can you do? For more than 2,000 years, Chinese medicine has refined the use of meditation to build the body's life force. And the scientists agree. The well-documented effects of regular meditation include lowered blood pressure, less heart...

Bring a breath of fresh air to your home and an injection of wealth into your finances. Here are some simple, yet effective, tips to bring you peace and prosperity this year.You may be surprised to learn that your home surroundings can affect your financial health. The Chinese art of feng shui is based on the science of energy alignment in...

Wouldn't it be great if the foods we eat were safe, healthy, and free from pesticides?There is a lot of confusion about what is safe to eat for our own health and longevity, as well as for our planet. There are no easy answers, but here are some basic guidelines for finding foods that will nurture you and the planet.Say No to GMOsGenetically Modified Foods (GMO) foods - including plants and animals - have been genetically manipulated...

Natural Secrets for Skin Beauty.Between the winter winds, the dry indoor heat, and a daily dose of makeup, you may not be feeling as if you are putting your best face forward. Read on to find Natural secrets for soft, smooth, beautiful skin.1. Is your lifestyle sabotaging your skin?Imbalances in your life show up on your face and skin. For example, a poor diet of fast food lacking fresh fruits and vegetables is a recipe for bad,...

Your body requires you to drink at least 60 ounces of liquid a day to function at its optimum. If even buying a cup of coffee seems out of your budget these days, read on to find out which beverages will give you a health bang for your budget.1. Drink filtered waterHow many bottles of water do you buy during your week? One per day? Maybe more? The cost really begins to add up, especially when you consider that the water that comes...

Whether you are not being honest with yourself or with others, you are negatively affecting your health, in the present and for the long-term. Read on to find out why honesty really is the best policy.Be Honest with Yourself: Know When to Say NoYour close friend from work has just invited you to a birthday. As you glance at your calendar, you realize that the whole month has filled up, and this is the day you had planned to relax....

On every inhabited continent, centenarians cite that their native water is responsible for their health and longevity - and the scientists agree with them. What they all have in common is pure water sources located far from any city, free from chemicals and toxins.Tap water in urban areas contains pesticides, industrial pollutants, chlorine, fluoride, and other chemicals. Well water and mountain streams in some parts of the countryside...

What is naturopathic medicine?Naturopathic medicine (or naturopathy) is based on the belief that the body can heal itself naturally. Naturopathic medicine attempts to improve health, prevent disease, and treat illness by promoting the use of organic foods and exercise; encouraging a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and applying concepts and treatments from other areas of complementary medicine (such as ayurveda, homeopathy, and herbal...

Summer is the time to spice it up! Many spices contain strong antioxidants that help mitigate the damage caused by sun exposure. Spices are also rich in antioxidants: Antioxidants help prevent skin cancer by reducing inflammation, decreasing free radicals and preventing thymine dimmers.Ginger has been shown to suppress colon cancer production in rats. Curry, which contains turmeric, is a very strong antioxidant which has been...

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* Eggs are high in choline, an organic, water-soluble nutrient that's usually grouped in with the B vitamins. They are also high in betaine, a nutrient related to choline. Together these 2 are associated with lower levels of homocysteine (an amino acid that studies has shown to be related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke,...

A new study in the online journal entitled Risk Analysis reports that eating one egg a day accounts for less than 1 percent of the risk of heart disease, the leading killer of American men and women. This, in my opinion, helps deflate the myth that all eggs are always bad for you and can never be included in a heart-healthy meal plan.The...

The results of a study confirm that girls who undergo radiation for cancer in childhood have an increased long-term risk of developing breast cancer, regardless of their age at the time of treatment. When such treatment included a high dose to the ovaries, however, women seemed to be protected against future breast cancer risk. Radiation is a common, and highly effective, treatment for cancers such as Hodgkin's lymphoma, and...