Preventative Care. Dr. David Samadi will explore the new and often debated areas of preventative care. Prevent cancer, check your blood pressure, eat the right foods and other prevention tips. Get a medical doctor's take on herbal treatments, yoga, homeopathy, acupuncture, vitamins, supplements, massage therapy, spiritual treatment and other forms of alternative therapy for prevention.
The golden years- that time of life after retirement from working long years at a job. They are supposed to be “golden” as we envision carefree days spent doing all the things we didn’t have time for in our younger days taking us from one adventure to the next.
Read MoreThe more a person walks, the greater the health perks. Even if you are just beginning a walking program, every little bit helps making a significant difference to your health.
Read MoreMillions of people suffer from back pain diminishing the quality of life. For some, the pain can be so debilitating it causes them to miss work, social events or even accomplishing everyday activities.
Read MoreFood poisoning is an unwelcomed and unpleasant incidence sending 300,000 people to the hospital each year with the occurrence hitting its highest peak during the summer months.
Read MoreWe’ve always known sunscreen use of SPF 30 or higher prevent sunburns but now researchers have proved it can also prevent melanoma.
Read MoreOsteoporosis – a disease which causes bones to become weak and brittle – causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually.
Read MoreSpring is a wonderful time of year with the reawakening of new growth in dormant plants. But for many people it’s also a reawakening and a reminder it’s allergy season.
Read MoreAnnual mosquito surveillance has already begun, and although mosquitoes can be a nuisance there are more pressing reasons to protect yourself from these flying pests.
Read MoreOpioids are just like any other medication in that they can come with risks and side effects including the risk of death, particularly if abused or not taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
Read MoreCollege for a lot of young adults means freedom to do what you want. Many college kids put on weight by drinking and eating in excess.
Read MoreMore than 67 million American suffer from allergies, which are a heightened sensitivity to a foreign substance that causes the immune system to overreact.
Read MoreIn the U.S. about 33% of children are overweight, and about 17% are obese. Parents often do not realize when a weight problem is affecting their children, and there is a disconnect with doctor screening and obesity conversations in children.
Read MoreTens of millions of Americans suffer from at least one episode of sinusitis in their lifetime, something that you probably know as a sinus infection.
Read MoreLimit what you eat and drink before bed. Do not go to bed hungry or when your stomach feels too full. Eat dinner a couple of hours before going to be. Be careful not to drink too much of anything before bed so that you’re not waking up often in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.
Read MoreKidney pain or mass. If you are experiencing abdominal pain, your primary care doctor may refer you to have a CT scan or an ultrasound. While the scan may or may not show what is causing the pain, it can identify if there is a mass on the kidney.
Read MoreAnaphylaxis is a type of allergic reaction. It may occur after coming into contact with something you are allergic too such as peanuts. The allergic reaction can happen very quickly and can be potentially life-threatening.
Read MorePaying attention to your gut health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) things you can do for your health. Currently, a lot of research has been done around the micro-biome and apparently a happy microbiome is the secret to good health. The key to understanding this very important part of our body is prebiotics vs. probiotics.
Read MoreVitamin D is arguably the most important vitamin you could take. Vitamin D is actually a hormone; it's not even a vitamin and it affects our entire body. Whenever, you feel fatigued or little energy - it's quite possible you're Vitamin D levels are low. A vitamin D deficiency occurs when the level of vitamin D in your body is too low.
Read MoreOf course, freezing yourself seems extreme but the benefits of a therapy called Cryotherapy is a 2-3 minute full-body freeze in a chamber where nitrogen-iced air circulates at minus-200 degrees Fahrenheit which has showed benefits that range from stress relief to reduced inflammation, better sleep, improved skin tone and increased metabolism.
Read MoreEveryone worries about this exact question. Over-the-counter pills while easily accessible do have side effects just as prescriptions drugs. Mixing alcohol when taking Tylenol or Ibuprofen isn't something we should do very often. Think of the time you popped a Tylenol to beat a midday headache and then got invited to drinks or it's allergy season and you're taking Claritin to beat those initial symptoms. Having one or two drinks really won't hurt you but it's important to know the specific side effects of each pill. Here's what you need to know.
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