Archive for September, 2008

Treatment for Sprains and Strains

September 30th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Louise

Last week I was playing volleyball and sprained my ankle. For me, this is a nightmare. Volleyball season is my favorite time of year, and I wanted to be up and playing as soon as possible. How did I get better? I used the R.I.C.E. method that my school follows for all minor sprains and [...]

How to Get Rid of Dandruff

September 25th, 2008 – 8:53 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine

Every other person has encountered a problem with dandruff at one point in his or her life. Some dermatologists even claim that dandruff is not a problem in most cases at all because everyone technically has “dandruff”. That is, there is a constant cell turn-over on the skin surface where the old skin cells are [...]

Garlic - Nature’s Remedy

September 23rd, 2008 – 8:14 am Posted by Lisa Stauber

Garlic has long been prized as a natural remedy. Garlic contains allicins, which have natural antibiotic properties. It doesn’t just ward off vampires, it can kick out a cold and cure an ear infection! It’s tasty, cheap, and generally safe for home use. Health Eagle has discussed garlic and heart health before, and now we [...]

Know What Pill You’re Popping!

September 18th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Lisa Stauber

In our modern age, it seems there is a pill for everything. Unfortunately, many times these pills have side effects - and we don’t always save all of the fine print we get from the pharmacist.

Is your dry mouth related to the antibiotics, or a new symptom? Can you drink milk with your statin medication? [...]

Common Headache Types

September 16th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Rosanne Lorraine

Headaches are a common health problem in any part of the world. It is likely that every single person will experience a headache at one time or another during the course of his life. But it is important to realize that not all headaches are the same. Some headaches are mild while some are painful [...]