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Ask The Doctor: Holday Blues, Snoring, and Acid Reflux
January 1st, 2011
Q: The holidays are supposed to be such a happy time, but last year I came down with a case of the “holiday blues.” How can I avoid that this year?
A: By David Kiefer, MD is a family practitioner and faculty member at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of ArizonaEvery month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find solutions for "holiday blues," snoring, and acid reflux.Ask the Doctor: Flu FAQS
November 1st, 2010Ask The Doctor: Flu
Q: How can I tell if I have the flu, and not just the common cold?
Carolyn Dean is a Maui-based MD and ND.Every month we ask top practitioners to address your health concerns. This month find answers for flu frequently asked questions.Ask The Doctor: ADHD
September 1st, 2010Answered by: Mark Hyman, MD, is author of The UltraMind Solution (Scribner, 2009) and founder of The UltraWellness Center in Massachusetts.
How can I treat my son's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without drugs?Ask The Doctor: Thinning Hair
May 1st, 2010Answered by Susan Lark, MD, a women’s health expert and author of the alternative health newsletter Women’s Wellness Today.
My hair has become thinner lately, and I’m embarrassed—baldness can be sexy on men, but it’s not a good look for me. Why am I losing my hair and how can I stop it?Ask The Doctor: Diverticulitis
April 1st, 2010Diverticular diseases have become very common in the US, especially among the over-50 set, so you’re certainly not alone. People often develop diverticulosis, a condition characterized by small, pouch-like herniations called diverticula in the lining of the large intestine, small intestines, esophagus, or stomach.
My doctor just diagnosed me with diverticulitis. What does this mean, and how can I treat this condition naturally?Ask The Doctor: Sinus Infections
March 1st, 2010
Q. I always suffer from painful sinus infections this time of year. How can I kick them without antibiotics?
Kick sinus infections without antibiotics.Ask The Doctor: Type 2 Diabetes
February 1st, 2010My 42-year-old brother, Gregg, just found out he has type 2 diabetes, and I’d like to help him get healthy. What can he doto avoid taking prescription drugs?
Ask The Doctor: Pet Loss - Remaining Pet Mourns Loss of Companion
December 1st, 2009When a dog loses his canine companion, he may become more sluggish, eat less, or even look around for his buddy. He may not interact with you as much—or he could get clingy and want more attention.
Ask The Doctor: Bloating, Gas, and Abdominal Discomfort
December 1st, 2009Bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort are common yet annoying symptoms of a digestive system that has fallen off track. Weak digestion, slow-working intestines, and imbalanced flora (bacteria, yeast, and other intestinal microorganisms) can all cause post-meal pain and protruding bellies.
Every time I eat a full meal, I get bloated and uncomfortable. How come? What can I do to ease these feelings and prevent them in the future?ASk The Doctor: Lymphedema
October 1st, 2009Luckily, there are several ways to relieve the painful arm and leg swelling caused by secondary, or acquired, lymphedema. This condition, which affects an estimated 3 million cancer survivors, occurs when lymph nodes are damaged or removed during surgery or radiation treatment causing lymph fluid to accumulate in the tissues.
I’ve been suffering from lymphedema ever since my lumpectomy. What can I do to relieve the pain and swelling?
