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What's My Alternative: Acupuncture for TMJ
December 1st, 2008For more than a year, Nancy Moore, 60, of Bellingham, Washington, suffered from debilitating jaw pain. Constant jaw clenching and teeth grinding—a result of the stresses in Moore’s life—led her to develop temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), a condition that occurs when the joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull becomes inflamed and limits jaw mobility.
Supplement Watch: Mulberry Leaf Extract
December 1st, 2008Mealtime—a relaxing, pleasurable activity for most of us—is a challenge for type-2 diabetics because they have to monitor every morsel in order to minimize their blood-sugar fluctuations.
Feline Fecal Odor
December 1st, 2008A super-smelly litter box has a pretty high yuck factor and may seem better handled by hazardous waste professionals than a vet. But holistic veterinarian Rachael Feigenbaum, VMD, at Lotus Veterinary Housecalls in San Francisco, urges that Stinky go in for a checkup.
My kitty’s poop stinks up the whole house. Is there something wrong?Best Tressed
November 1st, 2008Born with naturally curly (read unruly) hair, I’ve dedicated many dollars and hours to Operation Frizz Control, a strategy that has at times involved chemical relaxers, buzz cuts, greasy pomades, Technicolor gels, and even one tragically misguided perm (my stylist and I fi gured two negatives might make a positive—wishful thinking).
Detox Your styling routine to reveal your healthiest hair.Ask The Doctor: Lifting Low Libido
November 1st, 2008Most men know that “the Little Blue Pill” allows their equipment to work better, but they may not realize that Viagra doesn’t do a thing for their libido. And who wants to deal with such harrowing side effects as sudden vision loss, stroke, or painful marathon four-hour erections?
Since turning 40, my sex drive has plummeted. Should I take Viagra?Supplementing for Surgery
November 1st, 2008We tend to think all supplements help improve our health, but when faced with surgery, we need to be more discriminating. Nutritional therapist Sue Van Raes explains what to take—and what not to take:
Heal Canker Sores Naturally
November 1st, 2008Even life’s loveliest pleasures, like eating and kissing, lose their appeal when you’ve got a canker sore. No need to swallow your pain, however. New research in General Dentistry reports that licorice-root extract can heal these sores naturally.
What's My Alternative: Precription Drugs for Alzheimer's
November 1st, 2008For Joyce Potter, a 73-year-old in Lutherville, Maryland, simple tasks like buttoning her shirt or tying her shoes have become impossible thanks to her Alzheimer’s diagnosis three years ago. In addition to memory loss, the disease has affected her muscle memory and coordination. She says she is often confused and struggles with depression as a result.
Another Reason to Ditch the Pill
November 1st, 2008Listen up, ladies: If you’ve got a knee injury, using birth-control pills may hinder your healing time. “Women have four to eight times more knee ligament injuries than men, even when playing the same sports,” says Ross Hauser, MD, a rehabilitation specialist in Chicago.
Acne and Wheat
November 1st, 2008While no studies have specifically linked gluten-sensitivity (an adverse immune response to wheat, barley, rye, and some oats) with acne, many doctors say the connection is a no-brainer: Wheat can trigger an inflammation response in the body.
Forget chocolate—I’ve heard that wheat can be an acne culprit. Is this true?
