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The Common Cold and What to Do
Created on 3/26/2010
It seems a lot of people are walking around with early spring colds - how can you avoid gettig one yourself?
When it comes to preventing colds our mothers were right, especially about washing your hands frequently. At least use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer throughout the day.
If you do get a cold, baby yourself by getting a little more rest than usual.
There are some reasonable natural remedies for consideration, but I usually recommend against over-the-counter decongestants and cough suppressants.
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What About Synthroid?
Created on 3/19/2010
Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid hormone output, is very common especially among women.
The reason for high rates of hypothyroidism is as yet unknown, but the treatment is often relatively straightforward - provide needed thyroid hormone.
A number of drug options exist but the most commonly used is the synthetic agent synthroid. Even though it is synthetic in nature, it is usually both a safe and effective way to supply thyroid hormone when prescribed appropriately.
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Feeling Better with Fibromyalgia
Created on 3/9/2010
Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness associated with a variety of symptoms. Most notable, however, is diffuse pain. J has fibromyalgia, and wonders if there have been any advances in understanding and treatment.
Results of research into the causes of fibromyalgia have led to greater understanding of the disorder, and there is now reason for hope that the illness may be successfully treated, as well as prevented, one day soon.
Until that time, if you have fibromyalgia there are a number of things you can do to help your self heal. Read on to learn more...
And be well.
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Maybe Vitamin D Can't Do Everything After All
Created on 3/5/2010
Vitamin D seems like the "super vitamin" - it can help with almost anything, right?
Well, finally some data that suggest vitamin D can't cure everything...
A recent trial looking at women who took both calcium and low-dose vitamin D supplements over 5 years had similar changes in their cholesterol levels compared to women taking placebo pills.
Vitamin D still rocks (!), and the dose used in the study was low, but there are better ways to manage your high cholesterol levels. If you're interested, read on...
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