The Bottom Line The Viral Molecular (PCR) is the test of choice because it is the most accurate way to determine if you have an ACTIVE infection. We do not recommend an Viral Antigen test since it is less accurate than...
My sister recently traveled up to the Colorado Mountains (about 9,000 feet in altitude) to go dog sledding and she asked me how to prevent altitude sickness. If you have ever had altitude sickness before, you know how debilitating it can...
The appearance of scars after an injury or surgery can be very bothersome to many. One of my friends asked me after her shoulder surgery how she could minimize scar formation. While it is impossible to prevent scar formation, there are...
The Arthritis Foundation conducted a survey which showed that CBD (cannabidiol) helps with Arthritis pain. But is there medical evidence to show that CBD really helps with Arthritis? Probably not. First, the Arthritis Foundation is an advocacy group, not a medical...
Classic traveler’s diarrhea usually occurs during or after a trip to a Third World Country. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, lack of appetite, and tiredness. These symptoms usually go away after 3 to 5 days. Prevention Eat meat that is...
It seems like everyone these days is claiming that CBD for anxiety really helps. But what does the medical evidence really say? Unfortunately, after reviewing several medical resources, I only found preliminary evidence for using CBD for anxiety. There is limited...
Over 80% of adults will experience low back pain some time in their lives. Many people will recover from their back pain within 12 weeks, but others will have persistent pain past 12 weeks. Chronic low back pain is defined as...
Did you start having leg cramps and pain after starting one of these cholesterol drugs: atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastastin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor), or simvastatin (Zocor; Vytorin)? These cholesterol drugs are called statins and sometimes patients develop...
If you live in the U.S., I want to share with you 3 quick tips of how to shop for the best quality CBD. *Disclaimer: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do NOT take CBD. For everyone else, please first consult...
I want to share two helpful tips when shopping for good quality Fish Oil. *Disclaimer: Please first consult your doctor to see if omega-3 Fish Oil is right for you. Tip #1: Look for the “USP Logo” The USP logo means...
