The disease of diabetes is characterized by having excessive amounts of sugar, or glucose, in one’s blood. This is caused by many different things : your body’s resistance to insulin, or a pancreas that doesn’t generate the proper amount of insulin for you to function properly. Insulin is a hormone that the body uses to… Read More »
I just got a cold sore yesterday (again grrr!) It sucks too because I’m going to a dace to night. Anyway my cold sores tend to last for up to almost two weeks and there a pain in the butt! Does anybody know anything to treat a cold sore with and if so, what is… Read More »
We generally use to hear various sensations, like feeling of touch, sense of taste, feeling of cold, feeling of hot, feeling of pain and several other senses. The capability with the individual to possess these sensations is important towards the normal function with the body. Failure to perceive any of these senses may suggest neurological… Read More »
Nearly half of Americans use supplements―and many more are curious about them―yet questions abound. Will feverfew help my migraines? Are there any vitamins that will keep my skin clear? Does lysine really prevent cold sores? Are there herbs I can take to boost my mood? Are any of these things safe?Mark Moyad, MD, MPH is… Read More »