Mimic the Benefits of Sleep—Even When You Have Insomnia
I love to sleep. But if sleep loves me, it’s fickle. When I had chronic insomnia, sleep ran off around 3 a.m. most nights, doing who knows what. Meanwhile I rearranged pillows, wrote down troubles, tried a dozen cures, answered e-mails, or hoped to force sleep by aerobic resting.
Needless to say, nothing worked—until I learned [...]
Blood Banks <3 July
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
July is National Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH) Awareness Month, and local blood banks should be thrilled!
Two of the nation’s largest independent blood centers–LifeSource and Central Blood Bank–certainly have reason to be. They are using the significance of this month to boost their blood supply by reaching out to the HH population.
HH is a hereditary condition which [...]
Taxes on Employee Benefits? What Else You Got…
Monday, June 22, 2009
Fox News reported today that 1 in 8 U.S. workers could be subject to taxes on their health benefits if the Senate’s latest health plan proposal goes through untouched. The entire presentation of the plan, as provided by chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Max Baucus, can be seen here.
Health plan [...]
Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recall
Friday, June 19, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a release today warning consumers and food service providers against using and serving pre-packaged Nestle Toll House refridgerated cookie dough.
Cookie dough of this kind is believed to have been exposed to E Coli contamination, and can cause food poisoning in anyone who consumes the dough or any resulting [...]
Are Skin Rashes Harmless?
Friday, April 10, 2009
Almost everyone has experienced a skin rash at one time or another. Rashes can be caused by a number of factors, including chemical irritants, heat, medications, diet and parasites. Most rashes are harmless. However, some require medical attention.
The following rashes require medical attention:
Drug Rashes: Drug rashes are produced by an allergic reaction to medication. Drug [...]
Coping with Acne
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Acne is a condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. Though acne can be embarrassing and even painful, it generally isn’t serious and tends to clear up on its own. Of course, some cases of acne require prescription medication.
If you’re suffering from acne, don’t worry. There are some steps you can [...]
Stress and Crohn’s Disease
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Often, people with Crohn’s disease will benefit from stress-reduction therapies. Stress can trigger Crohn’s symptoms, including diarrhea. It can also cause damage to intestinal tissue. Learning to manage stress can greatly decrease your symptoms.
Try the following to reduce stress:
Exercise on a regular basis. Of course, it’s important to discuss any exercise plan with your doctor.
Practice [...]
Different Types of Surgeries
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Since moving to southern California, I’ve become painfully aware of what it means to be in a year-round beach community. Less clothes means being near obsessed with weight and fitness. I’m sad to see some of my friends get depressed as they struggle to have a thin lifestyle, which often means cutting out many of [...]
Continue reading...Exercise to Ease Neck Pain
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Recently, I developed a pain that ran down one side of my neck to my shoulder blades. The pain developed while I was visiting my parents’ house, so I attributed the pain to the long plane ride or sleeping in a different bed. Once I returned home, I figured the pain would subside.
It’s been more [...]
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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