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How do I alleviate tooth pain at home?

Article Oral Health Health Home remedies Pain Tooth Toothache

Just like other organs or structures in the body, the teeth are susceptible to injuries, infections, and defects. Knowing what do when one of these occurs can help minimize discomfort and improve the outcome. In some cases, this may even mean the difference in saving or losing a tooth. In the next two editions of […]


How do I treat a dental issue while I wait to see a dentist?

Article Oral Health Dental Health dental Health Risks Medications Tooth

Just like other organs or structures in the body, the teeth are susceptible to acute injuries, infections, and defects. Knowing what do when one of these occurs can help minimize discomfort and improve the outcome. In some cases, this may even mean the difference in saving or losing a tooth. Last article Health Tip discussed […]


What is a goiter and what do you do about it?

Article Healthy Life Women´s Health Goiter Health Healthy Habits Thyroid Disorders Thyroid Gland

A goiter is not a specific disease, but is a term used to describe an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It secretes hormones that help in the regulation of a number of functions in the body including heart rate, […]


What are some effective home remedies?

Article Alternative Medicine Health Home remedies Infections Pain Poison ivy

“Stuff that works, stuff that holds upThe kind of stuff you don’t hang on the wallStuff that’s real, stuff you feel The kind of stuff you reach for when you fall”Guy Clark—“Stuff that Works”; Regular readers of our Health Tips may remember a previous edition of “Stuff That Works” that described several simple, yet effective […]


Why should I quit smoking?

Article Public Health Respiratory Health Cancer Cigarette Smoking Respiratory Disease Skin Smoking

Recent statistics indicate that over 46 million Americans still smoke despite widespread knowledge that tobacco use is a leading cause of disease and premature death. However, of these, almost 70% would like to quit. Why don’t they? Because most smokers find smoking to be pleasurable and nicotine is one of the most addicting drugs around. […]


What is Psoriasis?

Article Dermatology Disease Psoriasis Skin Conditions Skin Lesions Treatments

Psoriasis is much more than just a skin condition. It is actually a life-long disease of the immune system that, in addition to causing skin lesions, is associated with a number of other health issues including arthritis, depression, and an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Psoriasis affects around 7.5 million Americans, with most […]


What can I do to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Article Diabetes Diabetes Type 2 Fat Healthy Living low physical activity Obesity Risk

Of the 24 million Americans with diabetes currently, fewer than 10% are Type 1 diabetics. The great majority have Type 2 diabetes, the form that typically develops in adulthood and does not require taking insulin. Type 1 diabetes, previously known as “insulin-dependent” diabetes, is an autoimmune disease in which genetics plays an important role in […]


How are growth plate injuries treated?

Article Bones & Joints Pediatrics Bones Fractures Growth Plate Injuries Health Pain

Growth plates are narrow sections at either end of children’s long bones where growth in length occurs. Examples of bones in the developing skeleton with growth plates include the femur (thigh bone), the humerus (upper arm bone), the ulna and radius of the forearm, and the tibia and fibula in the lower leg. The growth […]


Is it really bad to overeat during the holiday season?

Article Nutrition Food Health Risks Healthy Eating Holidays Overeating

For many people, the holiday season is the happiest time of the year. But power shopping, visiting relatives and over-eating can also take its toll on the body. During this time of year, food seems to be everywhere. One explanation for how this got started is that in days of old, meals on a day-to-day […]


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