Over 80% of people will get back pain at some time in their lives. Many people get Sudden back pain if they lift a heavy object with bad posture while gardening or at the gym. Sudden or acute back pain is...
Low back pain is the most common injury in the world. About 85% of people will experience low back pain at least once in their lives. Therefore, doing exercises that strengthen your core muscles (such as your abs) and improving your...
Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness where you feel that the room is spinning. It is often caused by an inner ear problem because the inner ear has a sensory system that gives you a sense of balance. Less commonly, vertigo...
Migraine headaches are very debilitating that can affect your ability to work, perform daily activities, and can lower your overall quality of life. There are many prescription medications available to both prevent and treat migraines. There are also over-the-counter medications such...
Cough in adults due to the common cold can often become a nuisance especially when it begins to affect your sleep. Unfortunately, cough medications are really hit or miss because the evidence that they work is not very strong. In this...
Dementia is the loss of memory and thinking ability that occurs in a small percentage of adults over the age of 65. Patients with dementia experience a decline in their mental function and have difficulty making decisions, living on their own,...
Your skin needs good blood circulation to stay healthy. But when you put pressure on the skin for too long, you cut blood flow to your skin which can cause bedsores or pressures sores. People who are bedridden or sitting in...
Hair loss in men is a common phenomena especially as men approach the age of 40 and older. Hair loss due to age is caused by too much of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone, which can cause hair loss by shrinking hair...
Many women experience hair loss. The causes are many and include chemotherapy, aging, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid abnormalities, and certain medications (such as isotretinoin, warfarin, tamoxifen, lithium). Often times, the hair loss is caused by too much of a hormone...
SUMMARY POINTS First line treatments are: weight loss, avoiding fatty foods 2-3 hours before bedtime, elevating your bed, and avoiding certain triggers (alcohol, smoking, chocolate, caffeinated drinks like coffee, peppermint, citrus fruits and juices) If you get acid reflux once a...
