Keep an open mind about the treatment we recommend because we may not always be on the same page. Some patients come in with a fixed idea of what they have and how to treat it and then are surprised when we recommend another course of action.
Did you know that scratching or picking at a rash can increase your chance of a secondary infection? Whenever you scratch a rash, you risk opening tiny holes in the skin, allowing viruses and bacteria to get inside.
While most people think that women's hair is thicker than men's hair, research has shown that women's hair is actually half the diameter of men's hair.
If you have ever heard the phrase "the cure is worse than the disease," this was quite true before the early 1900s, when one's life expectancy actually decreased with medical treatment.
While there is no cure for the common cold, plenty of rest and drinking lots of clear fluids can help speed up the recovery time. Over-the-counter medications may also be used to relieve moderate cold symptoms.
Risk factors for heart disease include: a family history of heart disease, smoking, high cholesterol, alcohol abuse, diabetes, high blood pressure and being overweight. Fortunately you can reduce risks for heart disease with a healthy lifestyle.