I get heartburn everytime I eat pizza, potato chips, and some of my other favorite foods. Do I have to stop eating them for the rest of my life?
Certainly if there are foods that consistently give you heartburn, it is best to avoid them; however, if your favorite food always gives you heartburn, try chewing a few Tums, or Maalox before you eat that food; it may help. You can also try one of the over the counter medications that lower the acid levels in the stomach, such as Prilosec OTC. If you have persistent symptoms, you should see
Preventing High Blood Pressure
by Dean Heller MD April 27th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I am only 31, and my blood pressure has been high a few times when I go to my doctor's office. I work a lot of hours, and I travel quite a bit, so I have no time to work out.  My diet is not great, and it will also be difficult to change. He wants to start me on medications, but I am reluctant; what can I do?
While you obviously are a hard worker, and that is great, you have to put more priority on your health. It is just not adequate to say that it is too hard to change. If you
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While you obviously are a hard worker, and that is great, you have to put more priority on your health. It is just not adequate to say that it is too hard to change. If you
Blood Pressure
by Dean Heller MD February 17th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
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.
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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.
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