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I'm currently a medical student, less than a year away from my MD. I love the knowledge and experience I gain in medical school but I continue to feel strongly about the benefits of holistic medicine. Before starting med school I did research and development

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Health & Fitness > Asthma Asthma treatment: 2 of 15
The diagnosis of asthma could mean more to you than just putting a name on the inflammatory process occurring in your lungs. As medical science delves deeper into the connection between mind and body, intriguing research is uncovering the connection between asthma and your emotional health. Current treatments for asthma are l... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) The overdependence and use of medication in today's society: 2 of 14
Everybody over the age of 55 should be on a pill to lower their blood pressure. Oh, and we might as well just go ahead and put statins in the water. Well, at least that's what the latest research suggests. An impressive study was recently published that analyzed data from over 100 studies on the use of blood pressure medi... More..
Health & Fitness > Surgery Tips on preparing for surgery: 1 of 5
Tips on preparing for surgery: Surgery can easily wear down your mental, physical and financial resources. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the unpleasant aspects of surgery and feel as ready and relaxed as you possibly can. If you are preparing for surgery, the best thing you can do for yourself right now is... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders When ADHD persists into adulthood: 1 of 5
Almost 50% of children with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD. With these unfavorable odds, there are certain things that every parent must know about the future of their child with ADHD. Several studies have been published which follow the lives of ADHD kids into adulthood. The findings of these studies are summarized ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes What is diabetic ketoacidosis?: 1 of 5
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication that can occur in individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. The main physiologic features of diabetic ketoacidosis, or "DKA", include:-High levels of glucose in the blood and urine-High levels of ketone bodies in the blood and urine-Low body pH level (acidosis)-DehydrationIn Ty... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Natural remedies for springtime allergies: 5 of 23
Springtime allergies can be intolerable. Runny nose, headache, watery eyes, sneezing, stopped up ears, sore throat, and even a chronic cough can result from seasonal allergy activation. Medical management of springtime allergies consists mostly of symptomatic control. Most natural remedies have the same focus. Nettie pots... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Homeopathic remedies for headache relief: 1 of 4
Homeopathy is a safe and inexpensive way to promote the body's natural ability to heal. Each homeopathic remedy has specific documented effects upon the mind and body. The homeopathic medicines listed below are indicated for the relief and prevention of headaches and migraines. The most effective way in which to use these ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Rhinitis and how to cope with it: 1 of 4
As a medical student I have access to the same clinical reference databases your doctor uses. One of the most widely used databases, called UpToDate, reviews all the pertinent literature and then develops treatment guidelines for various diseases and conditions.As I was perusing the Allergic Rhinitis section, it struck me tha... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Lupus treatment: 1 of 4
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that has the potential to affect many organ systems of the body. Individuals with SLE can have inflammatory disease involvement of the kidneys, lungs, heart, GI tract, skin, mucous membranes, nervous system, eyes, blood, joints and muscles. Lupus patients hav... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Sickle Cell Anemia: The forgotten disease: 1 of 4
Though sickle cell disease is rarely the topic of mainstream media, it continues to be one of the most common genetically inherited conditions in African-Americans. The inheritance pattern is autosomal-recessive which means that a child must inherit the sickle cell trait from both his or her mother and father in order to deve... More..