My doctor says that I have to do a better job of watching salt intake, and take medication every day because my blood pressure is high when he checks it. I have no symptoms, and I feel really good, and just don't really want to take medication if I can avoid it. If I have no symptoms, then why should I be taking medicine?
Obviously, you don't know the facts about what doctors commonly call high blood pressure. They call it "the silent killer." The reason for this is that unless the blood pressure is very high, there are no symptoms associated with it.
Relationships 101: Trust
by Mackenzie M. February 16th, 2012 | Relationships
This is officially Wasabi Media Group’s first relationship article. When it comes to thinking of topics for such an article, there are thousands of examples relationship advice, complaints, concerns, and general grievances against past lovers, significant others, and even spouses. So, from this article on, we are opening up the floor to the readers. Simply submit a question, comment, or situation that should be written about, and we will gladly do so.
For this installment, let’s focus on the relationship of a college student, such as myself. Being as I am a college-aged, fairly typical male, my relationship advice and
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For this installment, let’s focus on the relationship of a college student, such as myself. Being as I am a college-aged, fairly typical male, my relationship advice and
Vitamin D: A Winter Must Have
by Jessica B. February 15th, 2012 | Vitamins
As you take in less and less sunlight, it might be time to look into taking a Vitamin D supplement, if you aren’t doing so already.
Why vitamin D? Some studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with everything from osteoporosis to cardiac disease. Others connect seasonal depression with a decrease in amount of vitamin D in the system. Vitamin D has also been linked to cancer prevention.
We take in vitamin D from a large variety of natural sources, most notably the sun! According to some studies it takes as little as 10 minutes in the sun, if you are fair skinned, during
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Why vitamin D? Some studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with everything from osteoporosis to cardiac disease. Others connect seasonal depression with a decrease in amount of vitamin D in the system. Vitamin D has also been linked to cancer prevention.
We take in vitamin D from a large variety of natural sources, most notably the sun! According to some studies it takes as little as 10 minutes in the sun, if you are fair skinned, during
Teen Acne Treatments
by Lori Sciame February 13th, 2012 | Medication
Acne is a common skin condition that affects approximately 40 to 50 million people in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
One of the hardest things about being a teenager is the appearance of acne on the face and the body. Some teens have barely any pimples, while others may have such a severe case, that he or she may be called names. Many cases of teen acne respond well to home remedies or over-the-counter preparations (including washes, astringents, and creams), yet some children require a visit to the doctor to get the problem under control.
First, it’s
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One of the hardest things about being a teenager is the appearance of acne on the face and the body. Some teens have barely any pimples, while others may have such a severe case, that he or she may be called names. Many cases of teen acne respond well to home remedies or over-the-counter preparations (including washes, astringents, and creams), yet some children require a visit to the doctor to get the problem under control.
First, it’s
Aortic Dissection
by Dean Heller MD February 10th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
One of my favortie actors was John Ritter. I know he died suddenly of an aortic aneurysm while he was on the set of his show, and I heard his wife talking about the symptoms which seemed relatively vague. Is that usually the case with this medical problem? What should I be looking for? I am worried.
You are close; he actually died of an aortic dissection, which is a tear in the inner lining of the aorta. This is the largest artery in the body, which comes right off the heart and supplies blood to the entire body. It is frequently associated with an
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You are close; he actually died of an aortic dissection, which is a tear in the inner lining of the aorta. This is the largest artery in the body, which comes right off the heart and supplies blood to the entire body. It is frequently associated with an