Just started taking Savella...
Has anyone tried this or Cymbalta, the other SNRI (Serotonin and Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) on the market? Good/bad/indifferent results? I'm only halfway through my titration, so it'll still ...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Information
Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which causes inflammation in the digestive tract. The causes of IBD are unknown. Inflammatory bowel disease symptoms ...
"Bell's Palsy of the Gut" and Other GI...
PRACTICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY April 2006 by Virginia T. Sherr, MD Bell's palsy signifies paralysis of facial muscles related to inflammation of the associated seventh Cranial Nerve. Physicians m ...
When to Suspect Lyme
The most useful diagnostic reference: the “Bible” of Lyme medical literature. by John Bleiweiss, MD. The When To Suspect Lyme Disease essay: This essay, written by John D. Bleiweiss, M.D., in Apr ...
Long-term Benefits of Quitting Smoking
There are many benefits to quitting smoking. Those of us who have know that we don't fall into coughing fits suddenly or carry around a smell that perfume doesn't cover, or wake up and rush to the bat ...
canker sores...help
I get pretty frequent canker sores (also called mouth ulcers). I am really healthy apart from this big problem. Anyone got an suggestions?
Readers share drastic attempts to lose weight
Oh, the things we'll do to lose a few pounds... In response to an MSNBC.com story about a new over-the-counter diet pill with some icky side effects, readers shared the most extreme measures they've t ...
Basics about Acupuncture
Acupuncture is used as an alternative therapy to relieve different types of pain. HOW IS IT DONE? Needles are inserted for a couple of seconds and then are left in place for about twenty minutes. HO ...
Finding Shangri-La
Sir Robert McCarrison, a British surgeon, brought to the world's attention the health of the a group of people in India in the 1920's. He studied their foods and dietary habits. They were a curious p ...
New Study Shows that Vitamin A Reverses The...
Good news for those of us who like smooth, elastic and supple skin-- there is measurable proof that a particular skin treatment is effective, and with so many skin treatment options, it's always nice ...
