Blame the media! All this TV, PlayStations, cell phones, Internet and DVDs are the cause of ADHD, obesity and will negatively affect your child's health. A sweeping generalization, as my father was so fond of saying! Before we examine the hyperactive child and the other problem areas associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), let…
Previously I discussed what panic attacks are and talked about symptoms and ways to cope with them. I also mentioned that avoiding places where you feel panic is not a good idea as doing this stimulates the development of panic. If you are a panic sufferer, you might notice that you often try to avoid places or situations. But…
If you are using a simple over the counter facial moisturizer you may actually be doing your skin a major disservice. Not only, do many brand name products contain harmful chemicals called Parabens, but should really be considered toxic. Parabens are chemical compounds that are widely used to preserve cosmetics and sometimes they appear as…
Acne home remedies are the cheapest ways to treat your skin problem. There are three major ways to improve your skin condition using home ingredients. On the other hand, it is equally important that you take note of each ingredient. It is then vital that you choose the treatment that would not pose further irritation…
Food contamination is one of the major problems faced by pets and so it becomes the duty of pet owners to ensure that the pet’s food and water bowls are cleaned properly with hot soapy water and drying them before refilling them everyday. It is often advised to keep raw meat separate from fresh food,…
Leishmaniasis is rare in the United States but has been reported in areas bordering Mexico such as rural southern Texas. Most of the cases found in the United States are acquired elsewhere such as in travelers to Latin America. More recently, more than 500 cases of leishmaniasis were diagnosed over an 18-month period in soldiers…
Have you experience this situation? You try to clean your room to avoid allergy problems. You turn the vacuum on and before long you sneeze like crazy. Can vacuuming the house worsen your allergy symptoms? On the other hand, not vacuuming builds up those allergens too. How could you possibly handle this situation? It’s quite…
For many people the holidays bring thoughts of family, togetherness, and happiness. But for many others it brings anxiety and depression. It's difficult trying to live up to the expectations that the holidays bring, so it's important that we do not allow ourselves to fall into a trap of doing more than what we're capable…
by Dr. Bill Ackart Surely you will learn a thing or two by reading the following article. Melanoma is a type of cancer that affects the skin and is recognized by the dark spots that appear on the dermis. These skin surface formations do not represent the only symptoms of the disease, more conclusive tests…
Most people have heard of whiplash and think of it as something that is caused in a car accident. And while that is true, there are also other causes of whiplash including a previous neck injury, sport related falls, being pushed or a bad fall. Even an intense sneeze can result in whiplash! That’s why…
In March of 2017, the journal Phytotherapy Research reported on a study of Zizyphus jujube fruit tea for treating Type 2 diabetes. Investigators at the Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical and Health Sciences and various other research institutions in Yazd, Iran compared 116 people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and all over 30 years of…
Microdermabrasion Exposure to environmental elements tend to make negative effects on your skin. Gradually, sun's rays, pollution, and other damaging agents start taking toll on your skin. Microdermabrasion acne treatment helps reduce the blot spots and signs of aging. Microdermabrasion could also help treating crow's feet, age spots, light acne scars, and undesired pigmentation that…
Do you have a cold sore? You can also use over the counter medications to help relieve some of the symptoms. Even if you will be afraid of the sores, you should keep balance. It will end in pain and not use any antibiotics which will damage on immune system. Home treatment of Cold Sore…
Usually, back of the knee pain is a result of an injury, like torn cartilage or ruptured ligaments. But other medical conditions can also put yourself to your knees, including infections, arthritis, and gout. Some types of back knee pain are just minor irritations, while some can greatly disturb your lifestyle. Here are the common…
Foot injuries are some of the most common injuries one faces in any kind of an accident. They’re also the most devastating, since we require feet for almost everything we do, and an injury to the foot can handicap us greatly. A permanent injury will result in having to use a wheelchair for the rest…
