How to Give Your Doctor a Checkup
How to Give Your Doctor a Checkup You Wear the Stethoscope by Chandra R. ThomasMost people spend more time checking around for a reliable car mechanic than they do investigating their doctor. However the controversial death of rapper Kanye West’s mother, Donda, in 2007, has inspired more patients to learn more about their medical care provider well before placing their health in his or her hands—especially before going under the knife. Turns out her surgeon was not... Read More
5 Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality
5 Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality Dr. Eudene Harry, M.DIt’s the question we ask ourselves almost every day: What’s for dinner? Entwined in this daily dialogue is wondering whether we’ll need to dash into the grocery store on the way home from work. The next time we make one of those supermarket pit stops, Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps,” (www.LivingHealthyLookingYounger.com), would like us to veer in a new direction. “When... Read More
Heart Healer
rx ••• Miami Cardiologist Minerva Santo-Tomas is Living Her Childhood Dream by Natalie P. Mcneal Minerva Santo-Tomas At age five, Minerva Santo-Tomas ripped the stuffing out of her teddy bear’s chest, replaced it with tissue and attempted to sew the stuffed animal back together. “It’s got a broken heart and I’m going to fix it,” the Miami cardiologist now recalls telling her parents. “This is what I’m going to do when I grow up. Fix broken hearts.” The... Read More
Learn Your Health Status Through Your Hair
Worried about your health? Take a look at your hair because it might be trying to tell you something. Your scalp may only need a little love, or it could be more serious, like a reaction to medication or illness. Either way, it’s time to pay attention to what your hair is saying. Don’t sweat the small stuff, like dandruff. The white flakes are caused by an over-accumulation of oil, skin cells or fungus, says Lyla Blake-Gumbs, M.D., a Cleveland family medicine physician. If... Read More
The Healing Arts
alternatives •••Treating the Body With Mother Nature’s Medicine by rosa kincaid, m.d. I was a sixth grade teacher in New York City in 1970 when a colleague gave me Back to Eden, a best-selling book by Jethro Kloss. It was the true story of a boy raised in the country by his grandmother who taught him about the basis of wellness and how to heal himself with plants. That was my first exposure to the healing arts. But it wasn’t my last. I began devouring as many books... Read More
The Whole Point of Acupuncture
Alternative medicine •••The Whole Point of Acupuncture by rosa kincaid, m.d. “ You’re gonna stick some needles in my back to get rid of the pain?” — “Whoa!” That was one patient’s response the first time I suggested acupuncture to help alleviate her pain after she was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Her second response was: “What is acupuncture? I don’t like needles.” Her reactions reminded me that, although this treatment has been around for... Read More
VIDEO: Humulin N
A pharmacist explains how Humulin N works, why doctors prescribe this medication to diabetics, and common side effects of the drug. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-31934587-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’;... Read More
VIDEO: FDA Adds New Warning Labels to Cholesterol Meds
FDA requires new warning labels on statin drugs. Doctors say risks should not scare users away. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-31934587-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’... Read More
Understanding the preventive benefits available from the health care law.
Cara James, Ph.D. is the Director of the Office of Minority Health at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. She’s been featured on radio shows across the country and speaks to various groups about the importance of understanding the preventive benefits available from the health care law. Dr. James took a moment to provide Heart & Soul readers with answers to some of the questions she’s most commonly asked. Cara James, Ph.D Why is there a... Read More
Could Eating A Raw Food Diet Improve Your Health?
You may have heard about the health benefits of eating a raw food diet and are wondering what just what a raw food diet actually is. Maybe you are wondering whether eating raw really could improve your health. Or maybe you are just a little curious? In this article I will examine exactly what eating raw means, how it could benefit you and how to get started. What is a Raw Food Diet? A raw food diet consists of 100% raw uncooked ingredients. Although most raw foodists choose to... Read More
