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Ask The Doctor: Itchy Feet
November 1st, 2011The most common reason for continuous peeling of the skin is a fungal infection. During the summer months when the heat and humidity rise, a condition known as Tinea Pedis, or athlete’s foot, can appear with little warning.
Every summer it seems my feet peel, yet they do not itch or hurt. I’ve tried athlete’s foot creams and foot lotion at night, but am still not having any luck. Even daily exfoliation doesn’t help. I try to wear open-toed shoes and sandals all summer long, yet this doesn’t help. Why does this happen?Ask The Doctor: Gorham's Disease and Acoustic Neuroma
November 1st, 2011My son, who is sixteen, has been diagnosed with Gorham's disease in his right shoulder blade. His shoulder blade broke again yesterday for the third time and his doctor has told us that our only option is intravenous steroid treatments to strengthen that bone. We are very much opposed to these treatments because of the side effects.
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October 1st, 2011Congratulations on deciding to wean yourself off Nexium, as it is just treating the symptoms and not addressing the underlying cause. To make matters worse, it has a number of serious side effects when taken over long periods of time.
I am trying to wean myself off of Nexium. What herbs and enzymes are best for stomach issues? I have been on this drug for seven years.Ask the Doctor: Memory Loss, Shouder Pain, Solving Low Blood Sodium Levels
July 29th, 2011Every month we ask top practitioners to address you health concerns. This month find solutions for memory loss, low blood sodium levels, and shoulder pain.Ask The Doctor: Energy, Fungal Nails, and Kidney Stones
July 27th, 2011
I am 62 and have been working on a probiotic diet to improve my health, which is not bad, but I feel I could have more energy. What should I do for myself, without following mainstream solutions?
Reinvent Your BreakfastEvery month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find solutions for energy, fungal nails, and kidney stones.Ask The Doctor: Migraines, Type 2 Diabetes, Ovarian Cysts
July 27th, 2011Every month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find solutions for migraines, diabetes, and ovarian cysts.Ask The Doctor: Dizziness
July 27th, 2011Absolutely it could. If springing to your feet causes you to feel light-headed, see black or white spots, or nearly keel over, you may have orthostatic hypotension. Put simply, orthostatic hypotension—orthostatic means “standing upright” and hypotension means “low blood pressure”—is the body’s temporary inability to adjust to changes in gravity.
I’ve been experiencing dizziness lately. Could it be a problem with my blood pressure?
Ask The Doctor: Dizziness and Mosquitoes
July 1st, 2011I’ve been experiencing dizziness lately. Could it be a problem with my blood pressure?
Every month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find solutions for dizziness and mosquitoes.Ask The Doctor: Kidney Stones, Bed-Wetting, and Chocolate
March 1st, 2011Question answered by BETH THAYER, MS, RD. THAYER is the spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and specializes in behavior and lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and health coaching.
Every month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find solutions for kidney stones, bed-wetting, and questions about chocolate.Ask The Doctor: Fatigue, Arthritis, Weight Loss
February 1st, 2011Recently I’ve been having a hard time waking up in the morning and can’t seem to get enough sleep. Then, as the day goes on, I am fatigued and have a hard time finding motivation to get things done. What can I do to get more energy and stay alert besides caffeine?
Every month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find solutions for fatigue, arthritis, and weight loss.
