The opioids in your medicine cabinet
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Ask how this horrific epidemic began and all it takes is a brief look into a seemingly innocent yet likely source in each of our homes – our medicine cabinets.
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After Years in the Sun: Actinic Keratitis
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When men reach the age of 40 they are taught to be on the lookout for prostate and colorectal problems, but that's also the age they need to take a hard look in the mirror at their skin. Actinic keratitis, which can develop from years of exposure to the sun, can also be a precursor to skin cancer.
Read MoreTop tips on avoiding back pain
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If you have back pain, you share a commonality with many others. At one time or another, back pain affects an estimated 80 percent of Americans. Four out of five people will experience back pain at some point in their life making it the fifth most common reason for seeing a doctor. The pain can range from severe to mild and be located anywhere from the lower, middle or upper back.
Read MoreDo you have a neurogenic bladder?
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On a regular basis, each of use a restroom to empty our bladder of urine that accumulates throughout the day. When our urinary system is operating as it should, it will run smoothly with few if any problems. For most of us the act of urinating is a natural and necessary process we generally give little thought to.
Read MoreHow to ease symptoms of GERD naturally
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If you are one of the estimated 20% of Americans who experience symptoms of regurgitation of gastric acid or sour contents in the mouth, difficult or painful swallowing, chest pain, a chronic cough, bad breath or a feeling like something is stuck in your throat that occurs more than twice a week, there is a good chance it is more than just heartburn. It is likely to be a more serious form of heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease or simply known as GERD.
Read MoreHow to tell the difference between eczema and psoriasis
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The common skin conditions of eczema and psoriasis are very similar with it sometimes being difficult to tell the difference between the two. But to be able to treat each separate condition effectively, it is important to have the right diagnosis as what treatment works for one may not work for the other.
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