If you’re having palpitations or other unexplained heart symptoms, wearing a Holter monitor can help detect the cause. Here, details on the process…
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How Meeting Clint Eastwood Helped Me Find Naturopathic Medicine
Patients ask me how I became interested in natural medicine and being a naturopathic doctor. It involves meeting Clint Eastwood and taking his advice!
My Hand Is Bruised…But Why Is My Finger Numb?
A simple hand bruise isn’t cause for concern. But when there’s also numbness, it raises more questions. Here’s how to sort it out...
Don’t Mess Up Your Colonoscopy! My Secret for More Effective—and Gentler—Prep
The typical bowel prep for colonoscopy is often inadequate, which can make the test less accurate. Tips for more successful—and gentler—prep here…
New Thinking About Fish Oil and Surgery
Stopping fish oil supplements before and immediately after surgery has long been advised, but according to new research that may not be a good idea.
6 Signs That DCIS Is Likely to Become Invasive Breast Cancer
Most women choose surgery and radiation even though DCIS usually doesn’t become invasive breast cancer. New guidelines help make a better choice.
How to Get Your Doctor to Return Your Call (or E-Mail)
If you have a question for your doctor, are you sure that your phone call or email will get a response? Here’s how to ensure…
Can I Make a Broken Blood Vessel in My Eye Go Away Faster?
A broken blood vessel in your eye, called subconjunctival hemorrhage, looks worse than it is...most of the time. Know what to look out for.
Are Purple and Orange Cauliflower More Nutritious Than White?
Cauliflower is ultra-healthy. But how do those brightly colored varieties stack up against the white version? A leading nutritionist breaks it down…
Help, My Foot Is Buzzing!
If your foot feels like it’s vibrating—as if you’re standing on a cell phone—you may be having benign fasciculations. Here’s what they are…
Drugs That Can Damage Tendons
Common medications for infections, high cholesterol and asthma can lead to painful soft tissue injuries
