Chronic constipation is a very common problem. I see patients with stomach and bowel problems all the time and constipation is high on their list of complaints. Usually, it has been present for many years. We usually tell patients with...
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Recently, an angel was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She is 87-years-old. I have known her for many years. She is an angel because she is kind, she is generous, she is caring and she believes in miracles. She has been...
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On a regular basis, we read about the benefits of eating fish and consuming omega-3 fatty acids. We have been told that there is epidemiologic data showing the beneficial effects a diet rich in fish oils can have on cardiovascular...
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Almost everybody I know wants to be happy and healthy. As somebody has said, happiness is man's greatest aim in life. In 2005, a British study showed that happiness and health may overlap. That means we should continue to strive...
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“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” - Abraham Lincoln
How do you feel now that 2008 is here? Relieved that 2007 is over and 2008 will bring in new...
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Christmas is here. That means it is end of the year. It is time to take stock of things. It is time to ask some questions and time to plan for the next year.
There are six questions I...
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Dear Dr. B: What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis (say "anna-full-ax-iss") is a life-threatening allergic reaction. It occurs when a person becomes sensitized to a substance and is again exposed to that substance.
The body responds with release of histamines...
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Have you had your flu shot yet?
If yes, then you are smart and you do care about your health. If no, then you should worry about your health and get a flu shot. Here are some reasons, summarized...
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A recent British study reveals that all users of cannabis (marijuana and hashish) are genetically at risk of developing schizophrenia or a related psychotic disorder.
What is psychosis? According American Heritage Dictionary, psychosis is a severe mental disorder, with...
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A man has symptomatic benign enlargement of the prostate gland. What are his treatment options? “Prostatic disease eventually affects almost all men; benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia (BPH) is an inevitable part of aging,” says an article in the...
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