A common childhood injury after a fall is a radial fracture. Also known as a torus, greenstick, or buckle fracture, this break occurs when a child reaches out with his hand to cushion a fall. Since a child's bones are still relatively soft when compared to an adult,...
The Good News about Anxiety
Panic Attack In through the nostrils Out through the mouth Breathe breathe breathe Shake your hands You can beat this Pounding pounding pounding In your chest. Don’t keep looking out the window Its too tempting and besides- You are on the fourth floor. Okay, if you...
Three Warning Signs that Men and their Loved Ones Should Not Ignore
Men typically tend to be quiet about their health concerns, and at times that can have devastating consequences. Many of us have been taught from childhood to "suck it up" and not complain. While this attitude can be beneficial in some aspects of life, it should not...
What is MRSA?
MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus, is a bacterial infection which is becoming more frequent worldwide, largely due to the overuse of antibiotics. What makes it problematic is that many common and widely prescribed antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and...
Symptoms and Treatment of Hypothyroidism
The thyroid is a gland in the front portion of your neck which generates a hormone that helps your body produce energy. Approximately 10% of adults will develop an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) some time during their life. The risk of hypothyroidism is...
Vitamin D Defiency
The has been a lot of interest recently in the therapeutic benefits of Vitamin D. This interest follows the realization that many adults, especially in northern climates, are D deficient, generally in the winter where there is less sun exposure. With this interest...
Conjunctivitis, A.K.A.: Pink Eye
Pinkeye is medically known as conjunctivitis. Although most people think of an infection, such as a virus or bacteria, as the cause, it can also be triggered by allergies. Symptoms usually include burning, itching and discharge. Often it is difficult to tell what is...
Which Over the Counter Medications Should I Use for My Cold Symptoms?
Cold season is upon us. Many of us are confused when we venture into the cold remedy aisle at the local supermarket, looking for relief from our runny nose, cough, sore throat and aches and pains. The following guide can help you pick the right medication for your...
Corneal Abrasion
I saw a patient a couple of years ago who was driving with his window down when an insect flew directly into his eye, lodging itself under his upper eyelid. He attempted to remove it by rubbing his eye and then irrigating with tap water, but he was unable to dislodge...
What is a Cold Sore?
Ouch! Once you get a cold sore blister, odds are quite high that it will recur in the same spot over and over again for the rest of your life, sometimes up to a dozen times a year. Known as herpes labialis, it is caused by the same kind of virus that causes genital...