Health Talk
HEALTH TALK: 12 health rules you can bend
September 5, 2012 | Comments: 8Eight glasses of water, five to seven servings of fruits and veggies, eight hours of sleep. Just keeping track of health recommendations can be exhausting, let ...
HEALTH TALK: Erectile dysfunction
August 29, 2012 | Comments: 5I suspect that this is a major problem for many men. So let’s get a head start, so you know how to deal with it if or when it occurs. WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION ...
HEALTH TALK: Common adult skin problems
August 15, 2012 | Comments: 8Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to strange spots? Skin inflammation, changes in texture or color, and spots may be the result ...
HEALTH TALK: What Type 2 diabetes does to your health
August 8, 2012 | Comments: 10WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 2 diabetes strikes people of all ages, and early symptoms can be subtle. In fact, about one out of three people with Type 2 diabetes ...
HEALTH TALK: Let your liver live
August 1, 2012 | Comments: 8Today, we’re going to talk about CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER. The fact is, if your liver doesn’t live, and live well, neither can you. What do you expect, after ...
HEALTH TALK: Myths and facts about constipation
July 25, 2012 | Comments: 16MYTH: YOU SHOULD HAVE A BOWEL MOVEMENT EVERYDAY What is “normal” varies from person to person. Some people go three times a day; others, three times a week. ...
HEALTH TALK: Understanding ovulation and fertility; facts to help you get pregnant
July 18, 2012 | Comments: 10Timing is critical when trying to conceive. Try these tried-and-true tips to nail down your ovulation window and boost your chances. Understanding Your Monthly ...
HEALTH TALK: Triggers of migraine and other headaches
July 11, 2012 | Comments: 12HEADACHE TRIGGER: Your Boss Anything that increases your stress level makes you more prone to tension or migraine headaches. Tension headaches apparently result ...
HEALTH TALK: Urinary tract infection (UTI)
July 4, 2012 | Comments: 10OVERVIEW A UTI is an infection that starts in your urinary system. UTI’s can be painful and annoying, and become a serious health problem if the infection ...
HEALTH TALK: Things your feet say about your health
June 27, 2012 | Comments: 9COLD FEET, MANY CULPRITS Toes always cold? One reason could be poor blood flow – a circulatory problem sometimes linked to smoking, high blood pressure, or heart ...
HEALTH TALK: Common causes of fatigue
June 20, 2012 | Comments: 10You may have trouble shaking that sluggish feeling, so let’s look at some of the most common energy zappers and how to fight them. FATIGUE CAUSE NO. 1: Not Enough ...
HEALTH TALK: Seven silent medical killers
June 13, 2012 | Comments: 16I think it’s fair to say that increasingly in Dominica, we are realizing that some conditions arrive without warning, and some don’t even threaten us, they just ...
HEALTH TALK: Are you protected against deadly diseases?
June 6, 2012 | Comments: 6TETANUS VACCINE: NOT ONLY FOR KIDS The bacteria that cause tetanus enter the body through wounds or cuts. Tetanus can lead to severe muscle spasms, stiffness, and ...
HEALTH TALK: 12 tips to avoid diabetes complications
May 30, 2012 | Comments: 101. CHOOSE CARBOHYDRATES CAREFULLY Diabetes doesn’t mean you have to cut out carbs completely. Choose carbohydrates that break down in the body slowly, providing ...
HEALTH TALK: Your nails and your health
May 24, 2012 | Comments: 16You may not be aware of it, but your fingernails may signal problems in the liver, lungs, heart, and elsewhere, including the skin, from which the nail is derived. ...