It is an annoyance, discomfort and sometimes embarrassment to women. Some women are even afraid to discuss the problem with their doctors. It is vaginal discharge. Some amount of vaginal discharge is normal for women and the quantity....
Last week's article on the good ol' coconut oil received quite a lot of reader comments.One reader bragged that he only uses olive oil, turning up his nose at coconut oil, but most readers wanted to hear more about its health benefits.
THE Emergency contraception (EC), or morning-after pill,.is a contraceptive pill, taken as soon as possible after sex, preferably within three days. In 2003, EC was legally shifted from prescription-only to pharmacist....
One of the main areas of focus in fitness today is core strength.Weak core muscles can lead to increased waist measurements and abdominal obesity, increasing the risk of numerous health problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Irrational fears are a major problem for many people. These fears often are related to common objects, animals and even social situations. Phobias for animals are very common. for example, the phobia for lizards...
Coconut oil clogs your arteries ...Dear Ms Thompson, By way of introduction, I am a layman who studies and writes about nutritional controversies. I have a Google Alert for saturated fats, so was notified when your 'Coconut oil clogs your arteries ...
Men usually want to cut to the chase and find those special foods for success.There is no magic list as success comes from a wide range of foods eaten on a regular basis as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Here are some foods to include in your nutrition arsenal.
A reader writes: "My son has asthma and I would like to know what can be done to prevent his frequent attacks."Asthma is a common condition which affects the ability to breathe freely...
You've probably heard that nuts are a good snack because of the antioxidants they contain. But a new analysis finds that walnuts may be the best nuts for you. Presented at the American Chemical Society National Meeting...
Dear Dr McDaniel,Do you know about the toxicity of cerassee? I like the taste and will use it as tea maybe three or four mornings out of the week, every two or three months....
Back in March or April 2004, I attended an assignment where a visiting US researcher and nutritionist, Dr Bruce Fife, presented some eye-opening research on coconut oil...
Family problems are the most common causes of stress in children. Conflict between parents, separation of parents and divorce top the list. Sometimes parents drag the children into the conflict, force them to take sides, or use them to get back at each other.
Dear Dr Williams-Green, I'd like to bring to your notice that I suffer from premature ejaculation and it is beginning to adversely affect my relationship.
Omega-3 for joint care - According to the United States (US) Arthritis Foundation, nearly one in two people will develop painful knee osteoarthritis over their lifetime, with the highest risk among those who are obese.
Not getting good nutrition in your diet? If you are a postmenopausal woman, there's a good chance you may be at risk for anaemia, according to a new study published in the April 2011 issue...
In previous articles, we looked at reasons for the long wait for prescription-filling at community retail pharmacies. Challenges with doctors were among the reasons cited...
In murder-suicide a person kills one or several persons and then kills himself.Ponder this. Did Samson, one of the celebrated heroes in the Bible commit murder-suicide? What is your view on the matter? Samson did kill the Philistines and in the process...
One of the most wonderful ways to prepare for the birth of a child is with prenatal yoga.Yoga addresses the complete pregnant woman — not only her changing body but her mental, emotional and spiritual selves.
The rate of overweight and obesity in children in developed and developing countries is frightening.Overweight rates are as high as 15 per cent and obesity is up to 10 per cent in some respects. Causes of overweight and obesity ...
It's true that breakfast gives a much-needed energy boost to start the day. After all, the point is to "break-the-fast". However, a new study sheds some interesting light on...
Recall of anti-blood-clotting tablets - Bristol-Myers Squibb initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of 1,000-count bottles of Coumadin (warfarin sodium) Crystalline 5mg tablets.
