Most understand that being an alcoholic severely impacts a person's health status; however, many do not know that excessive alcohol use can be blamed for approximately 79,000 deaths in the United States each year. This sad statistic makes excessive alcohol use the 3rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death in our county (Centers for Disease Control).
In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, this post will feature a brief discussion of available prescription medications that can assist an alcoholic in quitting drinking. Although stopping drinking can be extremely difficult, there is hope. Read on to learn more about the drugs available to
Overuse Injuries
by Dean Heller MD April 6th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
My son is an athlete in high school. Recently he has been having a number of injuries. The one that bothers me the most is the fact that his shoulder has been dislocated a number of times from compettitive wrestling. Is there evidence that this will hurt him later in life. I am reluctant to let him continue given the injuries. Help, I am worried.
These type of injuries are happening more frequently in young people who participate in competitive sports. These are overuse injuries from repetitive motion in the sport that they are competing. If there are ways to limit the athletes exposure by less repetition,
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These type of injuries are happening more frequently in young people who participate in competitive sports. These are overuse injuries from repetitive motion in the sport that they are competing. If there are ways to limit the athletes exposure by less repetition,
Natural Products for Cold and Flu
by Jessica B. April 5th, 2012 | Common Conditions
Every time cold and flu season rolls around I hope I won’t fall prey, and then, every year, I do. I tend to have a strong reaction to a lot of the conventional cold and flu medications. Often times, they end up knocking me out more than the flu itself. So, I try to save them as a last resort.
When you are feeling poorly, you often will try anything. This last cold and flu season, I started experimenting with natural treatments. Some were successful, others felt like placebos. At the end of the day, I haven’t found the be
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When you are feeling poorly, you often will try anything. This last cold and flu season, I started experimenting with natural treatments. Some were successful, others felt like placebos. At the end of the day, I haven’t found the be
Parkinson’s and Diet/Exercise
by Dean Heller MD March 30th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
My father has Parkinson's disease. I have been trying to have him eat a healthy diet and to exercise. I think it is overall just good for him given his limitations at this time. I also heard that it is helpful for the Parkinson's itself. If that is true, it would help me convince him to listen to me.
A healthy diet, high in fiber, and low in saturated fat and carbohydrates is good for general health, including heart and colon health. Exercise is also beneficial for health in general. It has beneficial effects on cholesterol, weight, diabetes, and high
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A healthy diet, high in fiber, and low in saturated fat and carbohydrates is good for general health, including heart and colon health. Exercise is also beneficial for health in general. It has beneficial effects on cholesterol, weight, diabetes, and high