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Thursday, December 16, 2004

Quick Fix For Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a painful condition characterized by diffuse pains and stiffness in joints and muscles throughout the body. One specific characteristic is the finding of trigger points at various points on the body, such as the neck, elbows, wrists, and knees. Fibromyalgia is also associated with... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

The Holidays are Coming. Watch Your Salt.

It's that time of year. We're buying presents. We're planning family get-togethers. We're decorating our homes. But this is a difficult time of year for people with high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, because holiday eating usually means an increased salt intake. For example, if you're... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Anxious? Take A Daily.

Do you experience anxiety, panic, or chronic nervousness? You're certainly not alone. Many people suffer from some sort of anxiety condition, including situational anxieties, post-traumatic stress disorders, social phobias, and pathological anxiety conditions. There's a good way and a bad way to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 13, 2004

Should You Be Taking as Aspirin Daily?

So many people are taking aspirin these days. And for good reason - aspirin has many benefits, including heart protection, stroke prevention, and even colon cancer prevention. And it's over-the-counter, inexpensive, and efficacious as proven in myriad well-produced clinical studies. Aspirin seems... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 11, 2004

Zyban - Not a Magic Pill

There's a lot of press about the efficacy of Zyban for smoking cessation. But a perusal of the actual statistics may be disheartening. Obviously, quitting smoking should be a permanent effort. Nobody wants to quit smoking for a month or two and then start again. Therefore, any agent worth taking... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 10, 2004

Trouble Sleeping? Check Your Hygiene.

Your sleep hygiene, that is. Lots of people have trouble sleeping, for various reasons. Some of them just suffer with sleepless nights, and experience chronic fatigue. This chronic fatigue can lead to inattentiveness and reduced performance at work and school, as well as an impairment in your... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 9, 2004

Vitamins and Heart Health

There's a lot of emphasis on heart health these days. Maintaining a healthy heart is important as part of a preventive medical strategy - attempting to prevent the development of heart problems is preferable to needing to treat a heart problem once it develops. Furthermore, we're finding that... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Diabetic? Take Your Vitamins.

If you have diabetes, you obviously need to watch your diet, exercise, monitor your fingersticks, and take your medications. But now, we see that one of the most important things you can do is take your vitamins. People who have diabetes are at heightened risk for infection. Diabetes causes a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Cholesterol Screening Starts Sooner Than You Might Think

We all know that high cholesterol levels are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. And we all know that we need to go for blood tests to determine if our cholesterol levels are elevated. But when should we start going for these blood tests? The answer may surprise you. The fact is that we need... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 6, 2004

Allergy Troubles, Listen To Your Grandmother!!

Have trouble with allergies? Do you suffer constantly with sinus headaches, congestion, runny nose, and earaches? The solution may be simpler than you think. All of our grandmothers have told us to inhale steam when we're congested. Eventually, we outgrow that advice and seek antihistamines and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Check here for the latest medical information and how it may affect you. From disease conditions to preventive health maintenance to health and fitness, consider this your personal medical knowledge base. Read about me at www.drgiannone.com.