Preventative Care. Dr. David Samadi will explore the new and often debated areas of preventative care. Prevent cancer, check your blood pressure, eat the right foods and other prevention tips. Get a medical doctor's take on herbal treatments, yoga, homeopathy, acupuncture, vitamins, supplements, massage therapy, spiritual treatment and other forms of alternative therapy for prevention.
A cold is a type of viral infection that occurs in the upper respiratory tract in the nose and throat. It is also known as the common cold. There are more than 100 different types of cold viruses. For this reason, the signs and symptoms can vary significantly. While there are more than 100 viruses that can cause a cold, the rhinovirus is the most common cause of the common cold. It is highly contagious.
Read MoreAt some point in your life, most especially during the upcoming season, you’ve likely been plagued with fever, sore throat, cough, muscle aches and/or congestion. These are all symptoms of the very variable and contagious influenza virus. It is generally thought that the best way to avoid getting the flu is to get vaccinated. Keep in mind that it can take up to two weeks for the vaccine to take effect, which is why it is recommended at the beginning of the season as a preventative method. There has been much controversy surrounding the effectiveness of the flu shot, but in many ways, getting vaccinated offers the best protection currently available against influenza.
Read MoreA cold is a type of viral infection that occurs in the upper respiratory tract in the nose and throat. It is also known as the common cold. There are more than 100 different types of cold viruses. For this reason, the signs and symptoms can vary significantly. While there are more than 100 viruses that can cause a cold, the rhinovirus is the most common cause of the common cold. It is highly contagious.
Read MoreAn athlete's body has to endure much more stress and injury than the average person. Even though our bodies were built for being active, high-intense workouts and the rigor or practices and games can lead to chronic aches and pains that can transform into more serious injuries.
Read MoreSudden urge to urinate. Even if you’ve have little or nothing to drink for hours, if you’ve already emptied your bladder, and regardless of the time of day. Intense urgency may even cause you to leak on the way to the bathroom.
Read MoreCaffeine is a natural stimulant that blocks your brain from producing sleep-inducing chemicals. Studies suggest that having caffeine even as much as six hours before bedtime can have disruptive effects on your sleep.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, we have real happy hormones. On top of that, there are actually ways to construct your meals to be rich in mood-enhancing hormones.
Read MoreEat a healthy, well-balanced diet. To lower your blood pressure, you need to eat a diet that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. It is key to limit or avoid foods that contain saturated fat and cholesterol.
Read MorePrediabetes means an indication that you are on the path to developing diabetes. Having prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal, but still below the threshold for having full blown type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreStress can take a serious toll on someone’s physical and emotional health. Even more so, chronic stress can lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions. The good news is there are ways to prevent and manage stress. This involves avoiding the triggers that cause you stress.
Read MoreLimit what you eat and drink before bed. Do not go to bed hungry or when your stomach feels too full. Eat dinner a couple of hours before going to be. Be careful not to drink too much of anything before bed so that you’re not waking up often in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.
Read MoreKidney pain or mass. If you are experiencing abdominal pain, your primary care doctor may refer you to have a CT scan or an ultrasound. While the scan may or may not show what is causing the pain, it can identify if there is a mass on the kidney.
Read MoreAnaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction. It may occur after coming into contact with something you are allergic too such as peanuts. The allergic reaction can happen very quickly and can be potentially life-threatening.
Read MorePaying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health. The key to understanding this very important part of our body is prebiotics vs. probiotics.
Read MoreVitamin D is arguably the most important vitamin you could take. Vitamin D is actually a hormone; it's not even a vitamin and it affects our entire body. Whenever, you feel fatigued or little energy - it's quite possible you're Vitamin D levels are low. A vitamin D deficiency occurs when the level of vitamin D in your body is too low.
Read MoreWe all want to bask in the fountain of youth for as long as we can, but both men and women shouldn't resort to anti-aging products as the first line of defense. The skin care industry generates $2 billion each year but it's important to design your routine, personalized to you. Dry, oily, acne and more, caring for your skin needs to be based on your skin type.
Read MoreLaughter is the best medicine. It is an excellent way to relieve stress. It not only lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, but by moving your facial muscles and smiling, the hormonal changes that occur within the brain results in a happy mood. Laughter also produces physical changes that are healthy for the body.
Read MoreE. coli stands for Escherichia coli. It is a type of bacteria that usually resides within our intestines. Most types of E. coli bacteria do not cause much harm, or may cause a few symptoms such as diarrhea. However, there are some types of E. coli can be much more serious and cause severe symptoms.
Read MoreMassages can work to reduce muscle soreness and even speed up recovery time from an injury. But not everyone can afford a fancy masseuse or even has the time to make an appointment. But in the evenings when you feel those subtle or not-so-subtle aches and pains what can you do? There are actually two key ways to improve your recovery using simple massage therapy techniques.
Read MoreTriglycerides are compounds that provide our bodies with energy for metabolism. Triglycerides are the main type of fat in the body. They are also the most common that we eat. Triglycerides are the compounds that develop and are stored as fat in the body. A triglyceride contains three fatty acids, which are broken down in the small intestine in order to be absorbed.
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