Health and Wellness

Benefit set for DeMotte native battling cancer – nwitimes.com

zeptroniks — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:53:38 +0000

Benefit set for DeMotte native battling cancer
nwitimes.com
Doctors have told her she probably got this because of something called “Silent Reflux,” similar to acid reflux, but there are no signs or indications it is happening. "Dee has always been a positive, fun-loving person. This fight isn't making her any …

Don’t be vain about vein problems – Richmond County Daily Journal

fruina — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:29:41 +0000

Don't be vain about vein problems
Richmond County Daily Journal
Pedro Hernandez, MD, of Hernandez Surgical Associates in Hamlet, will discuss surgical indications for varicose veins at a free lunch and learn, sponsored by Sandhills Regional Medical Center. The event will take place at noon on Thursday, May 31, …

Southern Maryland wellness calendar, May 17-24 – Washington Post

fruina — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:15:51 +0000

Southern Maryland wellness calendar, May 17-24
Washington Post
“Eliminating Varicose Veins” A presentation by vascular surgeon James Salander. Thursday, 7-8 pm Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. 410-535-8233. 410-535-4000. Memory loss and dementia workshop A presentation on “the basics” …

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What’s causing my persistent cough? – Chicago Tribune

zeptroniks — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:13:22 +0000

What's causing my persistent cough?
Chicago Tribune
A: The most common causes of a persistent cough in a non-smoker with clear lungs and a normal chest X-ray are post-nasal drip, occult asthma and acid reflux. I suspect your doctor asked you about related symptoms, such as nasal congestion, …

Varicose veins can be glued shut ‘in an hour’ – Telegraph.co.uk

fruina — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:16 +0000

Daily Mail

Varicose veins can be glued shut 'in an hour'
Telegraph.co.uk
Varicose veins can be treated in just an hour with a novel procedure that involves gluing them shut, doctors have said. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent Minute quantities of a special non-toxic glue are injected into the affected veins, …
How a blob of superglue can fix your varicose veinsDaily Mail

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Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center to present at 19th Annual … – Houston Chronicle

fruina — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:11:36 +0000

Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center to present at 19th Annual …
Houston Chronicle
Dr. Asbjornsen will present a seminar at 10:30am on May 30 that will review the basics of vein health, with a focus on common vein problems for older adults, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein …

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The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: What’s causing my persistent cough? – Chicago Tribune

zeptroniks — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:24:06 +0000

The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: What's causing my persistent cough?
Chicago Tribune
A: The most common causes of a persistent cough in a non-smoker with clear lungs and a normal chest X-ray are post-nasal drip, occult asthma and acid reflux. I suspect your doctor asked you about related symptoms, such as nasal congestion, …
Are Seasonal Allergies Causing Your Cough?About – News & Issues

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The lowdown on a low-acid diet – Chicago Tribune

zeptroniks — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:24:01 +0000

The lowdown on a low-acid diet
Chicago Tribune
Many claims have been made about the potential health advantages of a low-acid diet, including lowered disease-causing inflammation and improved overall health, as well as treating conditions like acid reflux and osteoporosis.

Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center to present at 19th Annual … – PR Web (press release)

fruina — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:16:38 +0000

PR Web (press release)

Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center to present at 19th Annual …
PR Web (press release)
Dr. Asbjornsen will present a seminar at 10:30am on May 30 that will review the basics of vein health, with a focus on common vein problems for older adults, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen, founder of the …

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Sixers-Celtics: I’m Going To Need Some Tums Before It’s Over – Garry Cobb

zeptroniks — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:58:30 +0000

Garry Cobb

Sixers-Celtics: I'm Going To Need Some Tums Before It's Over
Garry Cobb
This Sixers team, l swear, they would give me acid-reflux if I did not already have it. Their games are ugly as hell but the endings are the complete opposite. This is starting to become a trend for this team. Ugly but they get the job done.

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