Many people who suffer from occasional discomfort, such as stomachache, headache, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, gas, tired ness, etc., tend to ignore these symptoms or pay little attention to their inconvenience. This is particularly true if a conventional doctor’s examination does not result in a diagnosis of disease or pathological explanation. …

Through clinical research studies, doctors may find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses in the future. All investigational medicines have to be researched for many years and FDA approved before doctors can prescribe them. Volunteers are very important to this process. Without volunteers, we …

Because of the ultraviolet radiation it emits, the sun is inherently dangerous to human skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology stipulates that there is no safe way to tan. Tanning is the skin’s natural response to damage from the sun. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency proclaims that everybody, …

Dr. Kevin Brooks – Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) are characterized by recurrent episodes of a reduced amount or even cessation of respiratory airflow (i.e. breathing) during sleep. This is caused by collapse of tissues in the back of the throat, at the levels of the …

We protect our skin with sunscreen, but what about our eyes? Most of us are aware of the dangerous effects ultraviolet (UV) rays have on our skin, but few of us realize the danger imposed on our eyes. UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can damage …

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is the process of restoring and maintaining hormone balance with hormones that are biologically identical to hormones produced by the human body. BHRT is commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, decreased libido, and an increased …

Life-giving Attitude Part One: The Top FivePercent By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church In my twenties, I was fortunate enough be in sales for a number of years. As in most sales careers, training on social interaction for the purpose of making the sale is imperative, …

Obesity, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes, now appears to be associated with another health problem, but one that affects men only — low testosterone levels. In a study conducted by the University at Buffalo endocrinologists, researchers discovered that about 40% of obese participants had lower-than-normal testosterone levels. …

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing age. They can come with a host of disruptive and very unpleasant symptoms, including heavy and/or painful periods, bleeding between periods, frequent urination, abdominal and back pain, and discomfort during intercourse. Fibroids that grow within the uterine cavity …

Technology and consumer electronics are transforming people’s lives, adding ease and enjoyment to daily living. The same is true for hearing aid technology. In the past few years, research and development have enabled a technological transformation in the hearing aid marketplace. These advances in hearing aids are making a significant …