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Name That Itch!
March 1st, 2013Winter months can bring on the itch as cold weather and indoor heat dry out the skin. For some people itchy, dry skin is something more: a symptom of atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, or hives. Skin testing by an allergy expert is the best route to long-term skin solutions, but Brian Rotskoff, MD, offers up these general guidelines for understanding your skin condition.
Drumming for Autism
March 1st, 2013Finding ways to treat autism is difficult. Certain diets, interventions, and therapies may work for others, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your child or loved one will respond in the same way. However, one method, known as drum therapy, has been gaining in popularity over the years, and seems to be a good alternative to other treatments.
“Choose Cage-Free” Campaign
February 1st, 2013Did you know that ninety-five percent of egg-laying hens in the US live their entire lives in small cages that they share with five or six other birds? These chickens—intelligent, social animals—cannot spread their wings or even turn around.
Matters of the Heart
February 1st, 2013February is all about the heart! Love is in the air and this month has been set aside by the American Heart Association to promote education on how to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.
How hormones, happiness, and love promote cardiovascular health
The Whales were Onto Something
February 1st, 2013OK, so this one’s a little outside the box as far as superfoods go. Krill are toothpick-sized, shrimplike crustaceans found in all the world’s oceans: and they are plentiful. One species (Antarctic krill) in just the Southern Ocean has a biomass of over 500 million tons, or about twice that of humans the world over.
Exploring nature’s perfect protein
Gluten-Free Cosmetics
February 1st, 2013Gluten has become a great concern for those with celiac disease. This autoimmune digestive disease interferes with an individual’s ability to digest food and absorb nutrients. Without a known cure, the only effective treatment is a gluten-free lifestyle.
Five Tips to Protect Your Tips from the Cold
February 1st, 20131. Going outside without gloves on really hurts your nails. The quick change in temperature from warm inside to freezing outside causes your nails to become brittle and break, especially if they’re being overexposed to water and detergents. Make sure you always leave with a pair of gloves!
Clearer Skin to Stronger Immune System
February 1st, 2013With more than a third of Americans classified as obese, everyone from first lady Michelle Obama to TV news anchor Katie Couric is advocating exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
The hidden benefits of exercise
Face Washing Ideas for Healthier-Looking Skin
February 1st, 2013Washing your face is as simple as using soap and water, right? Not quite, say dermatologists. How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance.
In Season: Cabbage
February 1st, 2013This leafy biennial plant is grown annually and is closely related to other vegetables in the B. oleracea family, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage—whether it’s red, green, or Savoy—is an excellent source of vitamin K and sinigrin, which shows to have cancer preventive properties.
