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You may think lifting heavy objects is a certain cause of back pain. But it’s how you lift that matters. Here are some facts to help you get to the root of back ...
O.K., so not all of us did Biology in school, but for sure most of you know that you have a pairs of lungs in your chest which allows you to breathe in oxygen for ...
I’m not going to deal with mosquitoes and all that. The good people of the Environmental Health Department have been doing that and will continue to do so. By ...
INTRODUCTION A sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to suppress describes what is likely to be an overactive bladder. Incontinence, the involuntary loss of ...
OVERVIEW The other term for this is HAY FEVER. It has nothing to do with hay and certainly nothing to do with fever. It does, however, have to do with allergies, ...
Ever so often I would ask a patient about their medical history or about allergies, and the response would be, “Oh, I does get sinus oui doc.” I realize what ...
INTRODUCTION Cellulitis is a potentially serious bacterial infection of your skin. It appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may ...
Fibroids are common in women in their 20’s and 30’s and sometimes even into their 40’s. In fact, fibroids affect more than 30% of women of reproductive age, ...
INTRODUCTION No one wants it, but pain is the body’s way of getting your attention when something is wrong. You probably know your body well enough to know when ...
MYTH: Desert Climates Cure Allergies Don’t pick up and move to escape your allergies. Changing climates can affect your reaction to allergy-triggering substances ...
There are a number of little things you can fix right now to keep your body healthy and happy in the long run. MISTAKE 1: Dropping pounds with diet drinks. One study ...
Your body flashes signals – symptoms and signs – that warn you of potential problems. Fortunately, many symptoms turn out not to be serious. For instance, the ...
Sleep is a very serious issue for some of us. This will be short and sweet, so stay up and read it tonight and thank me in the morning. 1. To function best, ...
If you have difficulty with milk, it may mean that you have lactose intolerance. Also called lactase deficiency, the problem is that you aren’t able to fully ...
Those of you with good memories will remember that I have tackled this issue in all its aspects in all of the print and electronic media dating back to 1991. This ...
INTRODUCTION Soggy sheets and pajamas, a stained mattress and a bad-smelling room – and an embarrassed child – are familiar scenes in many homes. But do not ...
Heart attacks often come without warning, and although it’s well documented that they’re caused by atherosclerosis (plaque buildup on arterial walls), there are ...
If your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause severe pain, or if your heel hurts after jogging, you may have a real problem. Most commonly, the pain is ...
Coffee may taste good and get you going in the morning, but how will it affect your health? A growing body of research shows that coffee drinkers, compared to ...
I’m pretty sure that about nine out of ten patients I’ve ever seen have blamed their symptoms on gas, whether their symptoms have been in their head or their ...
OVERVIEW I think it’s fair to say that sex crosses just about everyone’s mind at some time, maybe fairly often, and that’s not abnormal. But if you have an ...
INTRODUCTION Cancer of the cervix is one of the most common cancers that affects not only the woman’s reproductive system, but the woman as a whole. A variety of ...
OVERVIEW The Chlamydia organism is actually a bacteria-like microbe that infects the genital tract and spreads easily through sexual contact. One may not know one ...
The Truth about Hangover Cures Myths about hangovers are as varied and as fanciful as the cocktails that cause the dreaded syndrome. From eating pasta at bedtime to ...
Those of you who watch television or surf the net will be aware that every now and then, a drug is withdrawn from the market for a variety of reasons. This applies ...
It has occurred to me for some time that very often, when patients have been asked about the conditions from which their relatives died, answers have been given ...
Now that all the romance of Valentine’s has passed, we can get back on track of the serious business of health. Today, we will take a look at PEPTIC ULCERS. WHAT ...
One on the most memorable persons in my medical career for whom I have had profound sympathy was a beautiful fifteen year old girl who lost both her ovaries to ...
Today we are going to focus on our precious women. The topic is one which is not widely discussed because everybody, doctors included, often think of menopause and ...
DEFINITION Whiplash is a common neck injury that often occurs during rear-end vehicle collisions, when your head suddenly moves backward and then forward – similar ...
OVERVIEW A UTI is an infection that starts in your urinary system. UTI’s can be painful and annoying, and become a serious health problem if the infection ...
Many have been touched by this disease. I’ve seen parents whose only child was a sickler, and having to cope with that child’s death. I’ve seen families that ...
Note to readers: Due to technical difficulties, the column was not published on Wednesday. It is being published specially for today, but will resume its normal ...
Today, we’re going to talk about CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER. The fact is, if your liver doesn’t live, and live well, neither can you. What do you expect, after ...
I suspect that this is a major problem for many men. So let’s get a head start, so you know how to deal with it if or when it occurs. WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION ...
Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to strange spots? Skin inflammation, changes in texture or color, and spots may be the result ...
I’m sure this is an interesting question right off the bat, because I know that many of you, and us, use these terms interchangeably. But we always have a ...
We all know that alcohol consumption can cause major health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver and injuries from vehicle accidents. But if you think liver ...
IBS, also known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder. Most people experience common digestive troubles once in a while , but what sets IBS apart is belly ...
Timing is critical when trying to conceive. Try these tried-and-true tips to nail down your ovulation window and boost your chances. Understanding Your Monthly Cycle ...
No, bakers, this has nothing to do with you. It is named after the surgeon, Dr. William Morrant Baker, who first described it. If you feel a bulge behind your knee, ...
Small, out-of-sight, painful, persistent and annoying. These terms are descriptive of what are called canker sores or aphthous ulcers. These shallow ulcers in ...
Many men are notorious foot-draggers, especially when it comes to scheduling doctor visits. This is unfortunate. Routine preventive care can find cancer in men and ...
INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult things to tell someone, such as a friend, is that he or she has bad breath. And one of the most embarrassing things to ...
Ever so often, one of you will ask me, “Doc, what you think about a washout?” And many of you often wonder whether your “lautat” isn’t caused by either ...
INTRODUCTION In deciding what to write about this week, my mind wandered onto a sweet old lady whom I diagnosed with this condition two weeks ago. For all the ...
You may have trouble shaking that sluggish feeling, so let’s look at some of the most common energy zappers and how to fight them. FATIGUE CAUSE NO. 1: Not Enough ...
Many of us watch what we eat but not what we drink when on a diet. This is a mistake. The average American, to use an example, gets 20 percent of daily calories from ...
If you’ve been on planet Earth, and BVI in particular, in the last two years, you could not have missed the buzz words “Chronic Non- Communicable Diseases” in ...
If you get a G.P., (crèole term for heartbreak or when your lover leaves you), lose a job (or can’t find one), lose your house or a family member, chances are ...
HEADACHE TRIGGER: Your Boss Anything that increases your stress level makes you more prone to tension or migraine headaches. Tension headaches apparently result from ...
I’m guessing, no hoping, that by now you know that high levels of cholesterol, and fats (triglycerides) in your blood can lead to clogged arteries, resulting in ...
WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)? It is also called “wear and tear” arthritis or degenerative joint disease, and is the progressive breakdown of the joints’ natural ...
It might be a sharp stab. It might be a dull ache. Sooner or later, eight out of ten (80%) of us will have back pain. Back pain is common – and so are myths about ...
Exercise carries great benefits for the body, but it’s not always a good idea. Some aches and pains can make working out a definite no-no. Knowing when to work out ...
Eight glasses of water, five to seven servings of fruits and veggies, eight hours of sleep. Just keeping track of health recommendations can be exhausting, let alone ...