Your skin needs good blood circulation to stay healthy. But when you put pressure on the skin for too long, you cut blood flow to your skin which can cause bedsores or pressures sores. People who are bedridden or sitting in...
Hair loss in men is a common phenomena especially as men approach the age of 40 and older. Hair loss due to age is caused by too much of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone, which can cause hair loss by shrinking hair...
Many women experience hair loss. The causes are many and include chemotherapy, aging, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid abnormalities, and certain medications (such as isotretinoin, warfarin, tamoxifen, lithium). Often times, the hair loss is caused by too much of a hormone...
SUMMARY POINTS First line treatments are: weight loss, avoiding fatty foods 2-3 hours before bedtime, elevating your bed, and avoiding certain triggers (alcohol, smoking, chocolate, caffeinated drinks like coffee, peppermint, citrus fruits and juices) If you get acid reflux once a...
The Bottom Line The Viral Molecular (PCR) is the test of choice because it is the most accurate way to determine if you have an ACTIVE infection. We do not recommend an Viral Antigen test since it is less accurate than...
My sister recently traveled up to the Colorado Mountains (about 9,000 feet in altitude) to go dog sledding and she asked me how to prevent altitude sickness. If you have ever had altitude sickness before, you know how debilitating it can...
The appearance of scars after an injury or surgery can be very bothersome to many. One of my friends asked me after her shoulder surgery how she could minimize scar formation. While it is impossible to prevent scar formation, there are...
The Arthritis Foundation conducted a survey which showed that CBD (cannabidiol) helps with Arthritis pain. But is there medical evidence to show that CBD really helps with Arthritis? Probably not. First, the Arthritis Foundation is an advocacy group, not a medical...
Classic traveler’s diarrhea usually occurs during or after a trip to a Third World Country. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, lack of appetite, and tiredness. These symptoms usually go away after 3 to 5 days. Prevention Eat meat that is...
It seems like everyone these days is claiming that CBD for anxiety really helps. But what does the medical evidence really say? Unfortunately, after reviewing several medical resources, I only found preliminary evidence for using CBD for anxiety. There is limited...
