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Fifth Disease: An Alarming Name for a Common Childhood Illness

The call comes in from your child’s daycare center or school: “It looks your little Mia has Fifth Disease,” a voice calmly explains. Oh no, you think, imagining a terribly unwell child, perhaps even an ER visit. You race to pick her up, your mind whirling...

Lyme Disease: Tips, Tricks, and Prevention

Lyme disease is in the news again. It’s been propelled there by the viral success of the book Bitten , which claims that the tick-borne illness was the result of an American bioweapons project gone horribly wrong. The story caught even more traction when ...

Pink Eye – What to Do

Conjunctivitis, better know as pink eye is uncomfortable, not to mention, very contagious. Pink eye is characterized by a red, pinkish color affecting the whitish portions of the eye. The condition is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the lining of the ...

Summer Allergies: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments for Warm-Weather Allergy Sufferers

Most people associate allergies with spring’s high tree pollen counts. But if you find yourself sniffling and sneezing your way through the hottest months of the year, you may be one of the millions worldwide who suffer from summer allergies. The causes o...

Paying Attention to Your Gut Health

Any visit to a natural food store and one might get lost in the sea of gut health-related products and supplements. The truth is digestive health is turning out to be a bigger deal than originally thought. Recent studies have concrete evidence that our gu...

The Goals of Anger Management Therapy

People who participate in anger management therapy aren’t only involved because of a court order or employment requirement. An increasing number of people are realizing how uncontrolled anger negatively affects their lives, and they want to make positive ...

Arthritis

Chances are you or someone you know has complained of arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of joints and recognized as one of the pitfalls of aging. The CDC states about 54 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of arthritis. Although common wi...

Creating Art to Relieve Stress

We joke about the stress in our lives, but stress is a major health issue around the world. Common stressors like traffic, workplace demands, and even what to make for dinner after a busy day all create stress. Stress is also created by unresolved past di...

What is Telehealth, Anyway? A RingMD Review of the Growing Field of Telemedicine

Telehealth is a growing field where patients can meet with doctors and mental healthcare professionals via video chat or other secure messaging systems. In the United States, telehealth first gained a foothold in the state of Hawaii. The private insurance...

When It’s More Than PMS: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD

Most women deal with at least some of the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, during their lifetimes, with symptoms sometimes beginning as early as their first period. PMS symptoms may involve physical changes, such as acne, cramping, bloating, and...

Insomnia – When Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work

Looking over at the alarm clock and counting down the hours before you have to get dressed and go to work – Is this scenario sounding familiar? If yes, this means you are no stranger to insomnia. The good news is that you aren’t alone. The statistics stat...

Diabetes Myths and Facts

Over 400 million people worldwide have diabetes, and the prevalence is growing. The most recent statics, for 2016, show it as the seventh leading cause of death overall. But in the year 2000, diabetes didn’t even make the top 10 causes. Learn the differen...

Common Sports Injuries

Playing sports is a fun and healthy activity, but there is a risk of injury. Lack of stretching and warm up, repetitive motion, and accidents on the field can cause damage and pain that put you on the bench. No matter which sport is your favorite, injurie...

Nutritionists: Focus on a Healthy Diet

Good nutrition is important at every stage of our lives. We need to eat a healthy diet to be strong and use our bodies to their maximum potential. Have you ever wondered what the right foods for you are? Do you want to lose or maintain your weight, have t...

Knowing your Skin - Rashes and Skin Care

Skin irritants are pretty common for most people. Just about everyone at some point has gotten a case of poison oak or other plant-related itchy rash . There is nothing worse than itching and then having to slather yourself with pink calamine lotion and w...

Summer Sunburn – Prevention and Treatment

Summertime means days spent outside at the beach, the park, or just in your backyard. Have you ever been in the sun and then thought you had a sunburn? Even on cloudy days, you can develop red, sore skin that is the hallmark of sunburn. Don’t suffer from ...

Telemedicine for Busy People – Getting Medical Help into Your Overcrowded Schedule

When your daily schedule is already packed tight, the last thing you have time for is a trip to the doctor. A busy day full of meetings, conference calls, and project deadlines doesn’t leave much time for a trip to the doctor’s office. Rearranging the ent...

Coping with Jet Lag

Jet Lag – nothing fun about it at all. Anyone who has ever traveled between time zones can attest to the heavy feeling that comes after. Jet lag disorder is basically the fatigue that comes from having your body clock thrown off sync. Normally, jet lag oc...

The Benefits of an ADHD Coach

Millions of children and adults have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Treatment includes medication and therapy to make their lives better and more productive. ADHD coaching is a specific type of life coaching, designed to help those with ...

Chronic Sinusitis – When to Seek Advanced Treatment

Dealing with the pain and pressure of sinus-related headaches can keep you from your normal activities. Chronic Sinusitis is a treatable condition – the key is understanding when it is time to see a doctor. Springtime is upon us - The season for allergies...