Category: Other Conditions

GERD aka Heartburn

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(GERD) is the frequent backflow of stomach acid up into your esophagus–that’s the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. This backwash is called acid reflux, and it causes irritation because well, it’s acid!

Hepatitis – What is it? How do I protect myself?

You may have heard about Hepatitis, which simply is an inflammatory condition of the liver.

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Creaky Knees? Help for Aching Joints

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About one-third of US adults have reported having joint pain within the past month. Topping the charts is knee pain, followed by shoulder and hip discomfort.

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Housekeeping for Allergies & Asthma

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I just finished allergy testing and found out that I’m allergic to many of the pollens from different trees and grasses, some of which are in my yard.

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What Does Your Vaginal Discharge Mean?

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We’re going to talk about the 10 most asked questions about vaginal discharge.

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Asthma and Allergies 101

I’m pretty sure you know someone who suffers from asthma. This chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath sends close to 13 million people in the US to see a providers each year. Cases of asthma are higher in children than in adults, and higher in women than in men.

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Your Eyes

Our eyesight is one of those things we tend to take for granted until something goes wrong. Here’s the latest on keeping your eyes, well, looking good. (pun intended)

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Heart Disease 101 – Part 2

What do you know about heart disease, the number one cause of death in the US? Read part 1 here, to get the basics, and a little of what it feels like to have heart disease. Here’s more on what you can do to optimize your health. Tests and Diagnosis Besides blood tests to check […]

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Heart Disease 101 – Part 1

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During the month of Valentine’s Day, we tend to think of the human heart in terms of love, emotional strength, and goodness. The heart is also our body’s essential engine, beating 100,000 times a day, pumping oxygen and nutrients throughout our system. Sadly, on the whole, our heart engines are not very healthy.

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Taking Medications – Pill, Patch, Liquid, or Spray?

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There is a whole medical branch called pharmacokinetics that is the study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

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Considering an IUD after you deliver? What you need to know.

Why is Metformin Used for PCOS?

All About Pee–Why that Color? What’s That Smell?

Do I have Atrial fibrillation, Arterial disease, or an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

Holiday Crafting Tips from California Live

How Couples Deal with the Grief of Miscarriage

Is Turmeric Really Beneficial to Health?

Varicose Veins When Pregnant – And Not

The Skinny on Carbonated Waters

Category: Other Conditions

GERD aka Heartburn

Hepatitis – What is it? How do I protect myself?

Creaky Knees? Help for Aching Joints

Housekeeping for Allergies & Asthma

What Does Your Vaginal Discharge Mean?

Asthma and Allergies 101

Your Eyes

Heart Disease 101 – Part 2

Heart Disease 101 – Part 1

Taking Medications – Pill, Patch, Liquid, or Spray?

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