Gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD) affects about to 20% of the American population, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. If you're one of the many with GERD, a holiday, birthday, anniversary or other special occasion celebration may seem like a major struggle. Whether it's a July 4th family BBQ, Christmas
- Varicose veins are often unsightly enough to make sufferers feel quite self-conscious and can also cause discomfort, pressure, or pain. Varicose veins are regular veins that have become enlarged and twisted, resulting in a dramatic dark purple cord-like appearance that is often very noticeable. Luckily, a variety of treatment options are now available that effectively
- Just like adults, children can develop headaches for any number of reasons, from dehydration to lack of sleep. If your child has been suffering from headaches regularly, or if they have migraine symptoms like nausea, visual changes, or slurred speech with their headaches, it's important to take them to the pediatrician. However, the occasional mild headache can almost
- Interventions are an effective tool for friends and family members of someone suffering from substance abuse. The goal is to highlight your concerns in hope that it will lead the individual to consider treatment. However, this is only the outcome when careful planning takes place. Knowing how and when to stage an intervention will have an influence on just how success
- If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) or have heard of a UTI before, you've probably heard about drinking cranberry juice as the cure. It's an old remedy and a lot of people swear by it, but does it work? The short answer: not really. That's not a definite "no", but there are a few things that need clearing up around the myth, as well as what it means to