Believe it or not there’s a technical term for smelly feet. It’s known in medical circles as bromhidrosis. It’s actually a word that's used for any kind of unpleasant skin smell. And although it might seem odd that body odor has its own official medical diagnosis, there’s actually a very good ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:June 21, 2016
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
How can I get rid of these hiccups?
Hiccups are the result of an involuntary spasm of your diaphragm, which is a muscle in your chest that plays a role in breathing. As your diaphragm tightens, the space between your vocal cords closes, leading to the characteristic "hic" sound. The tightening may serve a purpose, helping to rid ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 7, 2016
Your secret to baby-soft callus-free feet
Question: I've had very thick heel calluses for most of my adult life. I've tried everything from lotions to scraping to soaking and nothing seems to work. Is there anything that will help? Dr. Wright: In the 1970s, I read a book about nutrition and general medicine written by a Yale ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Self Help for Eczema and Itchy Skin
Recently quite a few readers have been asking me about natural home remedies for eczema and other general itchy skin problems. The most common culprits of itchy skin are eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Although this article is mainly about eczema, most of the tips will benefit ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 13, 2016
5 effective home remedies for fast heartburn relief
If you've ever experienced the burning pain of heartburn then I certainly don't need to tell you that when this digestive dragon rears its ugly head your number one priority is quick and effective relief. But what if you don't want to take costly side-effect ridden prescription medications or ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 11, 2016
Natural treatments to relieve a dry, itchy and flaky scalp
An itchy dry, flaky scalp is typically "seborrheic dermatitis" commonly referred to as dandruff in adults and "cradle cap" in babies. Most standard anti-fungal shampoos, topical steroids, and topical treatments such as selenium sulfide and pyrithione zinc typically only provide temporary ... Read More ›
February 8, 2016
Try These Common-Sense Home Health Remedies
Are healthcare costs making you sick? Combine the expense with the time it takes to make an appointment, wait to be seen and then follow the medicinal protocol, and it adds to an already overloaded wallet and schedule. If you're looking for an alternative, try these common-sense home remedies ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Surviving cold season 101
This week I've got some more advice about arming yourself against winter's worst viruses and bacteria. In addition to vitamin D and probiotics, there are quite a few things you can do to protect yourself this winter. First off, make vitamin C part of your daily regimen. It's a powerful detoxifier ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 16, 2016
Heal and Soothe Stomach Ulcers without Mainstream Drugs
Stomach ulcers are small holes or sores in the gastrointestinal tract which affect millions of Americans every year. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies, which can heal and soothe stomach ulcers without the risk of mainstream drugs. I'll have more on them in just a moment. But ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 25, 2016
Give Athlete’s Foot the boot with simple home remedies
Athlete's Foot is an infection of the feet caused by a fungus. The affected area is usually red and itchy and the most common symptom is cracked, flaking, peeling skin between the toes. Left untreated, the condition may last for a short or long time and may return again and again. However, there ... Read More ›
