I’m sure like most women you have admired the beauty and the length of another woman’s nails. Have you ever wondered how their nails grew so fast? A big part of the fingernails appearance is genetics, but it could also be what you put in your body. Dermatologist Dendy Engelman, M.D., an assistant professor of… Continue Reading
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Four Ways of Treating Sciatica Pain that don’t involve Surgery
Sciatica nerve pain is caused by a pinched nerve in the lower back that is often considered to be worse than back pain. It begins in the nerve roots located on either side of the lower spine. My mother recently experienced this condition and it caused her so much pain that she could hardly move. … Continue Reading
Four Dirty Foods to watch out for
There have been plenty of disturbing reports lately concerning recalled foods, such as contaminated Romaine lettuce. Popular restaurant chain McDonald’s recently experienced a recall on their salads. But what other unclean foods we need to be cautious of? There are plenty that are prone to salmonella and Listeria. But here are just four that have… Continue Reading
Sundowning- Another neurological condition to know about
I was watching the movie, “The Notebook” with my aunt last weekend. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the movie, it’s tells about an elderly man sharing a beautiful story with his wife, who is battling the Alzheimer’s disease, of how they met and fell in love. In one scene, it brought up… Continue Reading
A Lesser-Known Dementia affecting many lives
Yesterday, I’ve read the most eye-opening article about another form of dementia that is claiming thousands of people in the U.S. This disease is called frontotemporal dementia. An estimated 50,000-60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this lesser-known dementia. What is it? It is a neurological disorder centered in the frontal lobe of the… Continue Reading
The Importance of Courage in facing challenges
Life is filled with an abundant amount of everyday problems and challenges. Each day comes with a whole new set of issues, whether they are health-related, financial-related or anything in between. What is going to help us deal with these daily challenges? While having a good support system in family and friends is vital, here’s… Continue Reading
Maintaining your Gut Health starts with the foods you eat
I came across a very interesting article on the Mind Body Green website that shares exactly the right foods to eat and avoid to maintain a healthy gut. Written by Gut Health Specialist & Best-Selling Author Vincent M. Pedre, M.D., the article touches on certain foods I didn’t know were considered harmful to your gut,… Continue Reading
Problems with over sweating?-There’s help for that
I was watching TV one day and came across a commercial which talks about a condition of excessive sweating called hyperhidrosis. The commercial shared with me a website called “Check your Sweat,” which gives more information about this condition, a short test to see if you’re dealing with it and different ways to manage this… Continue Reading
