Comments (1) | Post a CommentA Healthy Prescription for Father's Day
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008, 1:41 am PDTPerhaps you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the dad in your life (or for yourself). Here are a few health-related tips that don't cost too much to arrange and could have substantial value over the…Read More
Gum Inflammation: Common and Preventable
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 8:28 am PDTGingivitis is an inflammation (itis) of the gum tissue (gingiva) that surrounds the base of the teeth. The usual symptoms are swelling and redness of the gums. Sometimes there can be pain or bleeding, too. The…Read More
The Mouth: Window to Your Health
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, May 27, 2008, 12:49 pm PDT"Many problems are like your teeth: if you ignore them long enough, they'll go away."This cliché certainly has an element of humor, but it is also based upon an important fact: Some people are destined to lose…Read More
Oral Care and Your Heart: What's the Connection?
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, May 22, 2008, 12:49 pm PDTI admit it. I don't floss every day. I used to not floss at all, and gave typical excuses for this lapse - it hurt my gums, it hurt my fingers, it was inconvenient, and it took too long. My dental hygienist…Read More
Sleep Apnea: A (Not-So-Silent) Killer
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, May 16, 2008, 11:55 am PDTTwo of the most common complaints I hear from patients are insomnia and fatigue. It should be no surprise that poor sleep causes fatigue. But often such sufferers turn out to have a much more serious condition:…Read More
Getting Relief from Poison Ivy
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Wed, May 14, 2008, 4:01 pm PDTNo matter how hard you try, sometimes you just can't prevent getting exposed to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Here are some strategies to help minimize your suffering after the fact.Soap and water.…Read More
Tips to Prevent Poison Ivy Rash
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, May 09, 2008, 3:13 pm PDTAs the weather warms up and we engage in more outdoor activities, we face a common enemy: poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Here are some basic facts about these annoying plants, as well as some tips on…Read More
Are You Taking Too Many Medicines?
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, May 02, 2008, 2:56 pm PDTAs many of us live longer with chronic conditions, the use of multiple medications at the same time - polypharmacy - is becoming common. And so are the problems that such multiple medication regimens can…Read More
Prescription Meds for Your Allergy
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Mon, Apr 28, 2008, 2:15 pm PDTIf home remedies and deep house cleaning aren't sufficient to treat or control your allergies, your doctor may be able to offer you some additional treatments. Antihistamines. If over-the-counter (OTC) products…Read More
How to Avoid Allergy Triggers
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Sat, Apr 26, 2008, 1:42 am PDTIf you know you have allergies, but don't want to load up on medications, then it's worth doing everything you can to avoid allergens, those substances that trigger your allergy attacks.Pollens, pets, dust,…Read More
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