Archive for May, 2009

A New Hope for HD Patients

Matt and Karen Douglas had only been married for a few years when Matt started exhibiting early symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD). His symptoms started with small, uncontrolled movements, such as his hands twitching when he didn’t want them to; but the movements soon worsened and became so severe that Matt was unable to drive [...]

Coping with Cold Sores

Cold sores treatments are typically divided in to two broad stages. These can either be OTC (over-the-counter) drugs or creams, medications and home remedies for cold sores. Home remedies include the application of tea bags on the affected areas. Tea contains tannic acid that is antiviral in nature. It ensures that the herpes virus is [...]

How To Prevent Kidney Stones

Q: Several months ago I had a kidney stone removed. How can I prevent future kidney stones from forming?
A: In today’s culture you are ten times more likely to have kidney stones then at the turn of the 19th century, men and woman in today’s culture need to take preventative measures. Kidney stones are considered [...]