Can you get by using one of these less invasive approaches? THE ANSWER DEPENDS ON SEVERAL FACTORS… • Condition of the heart. If the heart can pump enough blood despite the blockages, bypass surgery can probably be avoided. Bypass surgery is preferable if the heart has been weakened by heart attack. • Location and number [...]

Patients discuss private matters with their doctors with the implicit understanding that the information exchanged is private. In reality, more and more people are gaining access to these confidential medical records and using the information in ways you never intended. These days, insurance companies, credit bureaus and the like have assembled sophisticated databases that contain [...]

I usually tell my overweight patients to set a target weight, then take 1,000 milligrams (mg) of chitosan 30 minutes before eating lunch and dinner. Once the goal is reached, they can stop taking the chitosan. Taking chitosan does not give you permission to eat whatever you want. But it will give you an extra [...]

This condition {onychomycosis) can lead to warped and discolored toenails. self-defense: Make a paste with lukewarm water and baking soda. Rub it on the affected area daily. Rinse and dry. also helpful: Wear cotton socks…change shoes twice a day…and use antibacterial drying powder and foot deodorant. Avoid garlic and other spicy foods if they cause [...]

In one recent study, the participants who took standardized word- and picture-recall tests scored significantly better several hours after taking a 1,600-milligram (mg) capsule of dried lemon balm leaf than when they were given a placebo. theory: The herb binds to brain chemical receptors, enhancing their ability to send and receive information. What òî do: [...]