If you have sore throat and fever, see your physician. It could be strep that leads to rheumatic fever. Otherwise, sore throats usually go away in about five to seven days.
Breast cysts are a justifiably frightening discovery. The presence of a lump of any sort in the breast is cause for alarm. These cysts are benign though.
Viral infections like cold and flu are best prevented by taking care of yourself and keeping your immune system in tip-top shape with good nutrition.
As a naturopathic physician, I know that bowel function is an important indicator of overall health. That’s why within three…
Dry eyes and mouth are more than just uncomfortable. Dryness can damage surrounding tissue like the teeth, gums, and the tear ducts, cornea, and more.
Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I had just one day to check out the neurosurgeon…
A sudden and urgent need to urinate, burning pain when passing urine, and lower belly pain and pressure: For many…
Vaginitis is an uncomfortable inflammation of the vagina caused by an infection of bacteria, yeast, or other microorganism. It is a common issue.
Ulcers are sores within the stomach where the protective lining has been eaten away allowing stomach acid to attack the…
Of all the various mind-body disciplines, hypnosis is probably the most misunderstood. Misconceptions from portrayals on television and in movies—scenes…
Osteoporosis drugs by causing osteoclasts, the cells that breakdown bones to die early. This may have unintended consequences.
In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) announced approval of a milestone treatment for sickle cell disease:…
When you’re in pain from acute sinusitis, you probably don’t care much about the long-term problem. You just want the pain and swelling to go away!
About every three seconds, someone develops dementia. In most cases, the cause is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). While researchers are still…
Half of all women will have at least one bladder infection during their lives. Men can have bladder infections too, but this problem strikes mostly women.
