My doctor wants me to get a vaccine for shingles. I get the flu vaccine every year, so I am reluctant to get another vaccine, is this necessary?
The Shingles vaccine is very good at preventing shingles, which can be a very painful rash in people who were previously exposed to the chicken pox virus. It can also prevent complications from shingles. If you are over age 60 it is recommended. So if your doctor thinks it is a good idea, so do we.
To learn more about the shingles vaccination, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Medication and Stigma
by Jessica B. October 4th, 2012 | Mental Health
Rarely does anyone suggest that you would be better off treating your Type I diabetes with all organic foods rather than using insulin, many people find it realistic to suggest alternative medicines to the strong medications that people suffering from mental illness are required to take. Many of these people are even health professionals.
Last year, a close friend of mine, and long-time sufferer of bipolar disorder, was told by her chiropractor that she needed to stop taking such poison and focus on alignment and raw foods. My friend was feeling good at that point and took the advice. Six
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Last year, a close friend of mine, and long-time sufferer of bipolar disorder, was told by her chiropractor that she needed to stop taking such poison and focus on alignment and raw foods. My friend was feeling good at that point and took the advice. Six
The Warning Signs of Heart Attack
by Kimberly Hays October 2nd, 2012 | Heart Health
A heart attack is a life or death situation. When someone has a heart attack, oxygen is deprived to the heart cells, and the blood supply is restricted or completely cut off. Every second counts in getting medical attention, and it is important that we all understand the symptoms.
Chest Pain - Heart attacks do not always come with a severe pain in the chest that happens all of the sudden. Most often, they start with a mild discomfort. It usually feels like pressure on the chest or a squeezing sensation. This discomfort can also be present in the arms,
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Chest Pain - Heart attacks do not always come with a severe pain in the chest that happens all of the sudden. Most often, they start with a mild discomfort. It usually feels like pressure on the chest or a squeezing sensation. This discomfort can also be present in the arms,
Exercise = Breast Cancer Prevention
by Lori Sciame October 1st, 2012 | Health Observance
I take breast cancer personally. It killed my grandmother, two of my aunts, my mom, and it has already struck my younger cousin twice. Having that many relatives who have suffered from this type of cancer, I have learned not only how to detect breast cancer early through regular mammograms, but also to recognize the importance of prevention through diet. I also embrace exercise.
Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
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Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
NFL and Brain Health
by Dean Heller MD September 28th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
With all of the controversy in the NFL recently, including all of this talk about safety and concussions, I was curious to know if this is just for publicity, or is it a real concern?
Concussions in the NFL, as well as in other contact sports, is a major concern. In the old days, we only worried about brain injury when people would lose consciousness. With more modern testing, we now know that there can be significant brain injury, even if there is not loss of consciousness. There are a number of longterm problems that you have to worry about
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Concussions in the NFL, as well as in other contact sports, is a major concern. In the old days, we only worried about brain injury when people would lose consciousness. With more modern testing, we now know that there can be significant brain injury, even if there is not loss of consciousness. There are a number of longterm problems that you have to worry about