What are the functions of macronutrients?
Macronutrients provide energy and help maintain and repair the body. Oxygen Cells burn fuel for energy by combining it with oxygen. Water Your cells and organs depend on the involvement of water in all...
Monthly Archive: June 2011
Summer drug warning
Hot, sunny weather and certain meds can be a bad mix You know the sun can give you a nasty sunburn and even cause heatstroke if you’re not careful. But you might not know...
What are vitamins?
Vitamins are substances which, in small amounts, are necessary to sustain life. They must be obtained from food as they are either not made in the body at all, or are not made in...
Fight Against Melanoma Q&A
What can this do for patients with metastatic melanoma that couldn’t be done before? Dr. Rubin: Proleukin is now available for patients with metastatic melanoma. It was available to patients with other forms of...
Saving Legs
A new prosthetic device has produced life-changing results for people with tumors in their legs. Six months ago, Mallory didn’t know if she would ever walk again. She had cancer in her leg bone....
Killer Snail Venom
When you think predator, snails probably don’t come to mind. But the venom from a cone snail is so strong it can paralyze a fish in seconds. Now, researchers think a synthetic form of...
CA-125 and Ovarian Cancer
During the fall and winter of her early 50s, Ms. “S” began noticing a feeling of pressure in her lower abdomen during sexual intercourse. She ascribed her sensations to ovarian sag because she had...
I Don’t Want to Talk about It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
Typically, upon hearing that someone is depressed, our immediate assumption is that the depressed person is female. That connection is not surprising, since, statistically, the rate of depression in women is considered to be...
Take the Sting Out
Do pesky bugs and insects make a beeline for your body as soon as your skin’s in sight? If you get nabbed, try some of these simple remedies for zapping sting and quelling itch:...
A Better Back Brace
Can you describe the traditional scoliosis braces that are in existence right now? The traditional braces that exist now are all spin-offs of a brace that was developed in the 1940s, called the Milwaukee...
Rib Repair – Doctor Interview
First of all, how do doctors generally treat rib fractures? Dr. Mayberry: Most physicians and the public, in general, believe rib fractures heal on their own within six to eight weeks. But, when I...
Repairing the Heart
We all need oxygen to survive. Now doctors are using it in a new way to heal the heart after an attack, and it may even stop irreversible damage. When 51-year-old Mike had a...
Repairing Lost Eyesight
For people with damaged corneas, the only treatment option used to be corneal transplants. However, for those who have damaged tissue around the cornea, there is a chance the transplanted cornea will be rejected....
Heath – Sun Protection
What’s your advice for sun worshippers? Remember that the risk of skin cancer is real. No one is exempt, including people with dark skin. But you are at increased risk if you have fair...
Summer Indulgence
Summer has officially arrived, which means backyard barbeques and weekend picnics. Put a fresh, healthy spin on these summer classics by modifying ingredients to bolster nutrition and reduce extra calories: Fried chicken. A finger-licking...
Diverticular disease – the basics
Understanding the problem Diverticular disease is a common condition that affects many people. It is believed to be caused by increased pressure in the colon. The colon weakens with age, and, in some people,...
Fatherly Love
Learn the common and lesser known men’s health risks… and how to prevent them: Heart disease. While it’s the # 1 killer of men and women, men are more susceptible earlier in life. To...
Radiation Exposure
How can I minimize my exposure to radiation and reduce my cancer risk? Radiation has been in the news recently. As with other potential cancer-causing agents, the more you know, the better you can...
The tee n brain
My teen and I are getting into power struggles. From my point of view, he’s been making a lot of bad decisions. What’s going on here? Is this behavior due to my parenting, his...
Manage Your Medications
Add over-the-counter and herbal supplements and it’s easy to see how medication problems can arise. Test your medication knowledge: Which medications do you take? What do your medications do? When and how should you...
Take a Deep Breath
Breathing is one of the body’s most basic functions, but it doubles as a powerful relaxation tool with real health benefits. In times of stress, your internal “fight or flight” response gets triggered. Your...
Move More, Ache Less
Exercise has many health benefits. Even if you are overweight, have hip or knee injuries, or arthritis, you don’t have to miss out on all the rewards. In fact, regular physical activity can help...
Stay Safe in the Sun
Outdoor activity promotes wellness – and natural sunlight also boosts the body’s production of vitamin D, which protects bones and prevents certain diseases. Too much sun, however, damages skin and raises skin cancer risk....
For Better Health, Head Outdoors
Want to ease stress and improve health? Start with a walk in the park. Increasingly, evidence says that getting outside is good for our health and happiness. In Japan, researchers link “Forest bathing” –...
Happiness by the cup
Many coffee lovers know the health benefits packed into their favorite brewed beverage. Coffee is rich in antioxidants, and, according to the Mayo Clinic, it may help guard against liver cancer, Parkinson’s disease and...
Add Weight to Lose Weight
Add weights to your workouts, and you’ll lose more. Research shows that strength training speeds up metabolism, which means you’ll burn more calories even at rest. One study found that participants who pumped iron...
Grow and Heal
Horticultural therapy has long been known to be an effective treatment method for mentally ill patients. In fact, the first garden therapy program was started in 1879 in Philadelphia. Today, these types of programs...
Natural supplements that can stave off hot-weather hassles
For four or five months each year, we dream of summer – beach days, sultry nights and outdoor picnics. But sometimes, the season can bring a few nightmares: think sunburns, mosquito bites and severe...
Vitamin C For The Heart
The World Health Organization estimates 15 million people every year die of heart disease (1997 statistic). It’s the number one killer in all industrialized countries. According to one California doctor, a cure may be...
Sun Protection
The best sunscreens, plus other tips to keep you from frying When you’re shopping for sunscreens, is it enough to pick a sun protection factor (SPF) and just choose whatever goo smells best? Not...