About Good Health
Good Health Magazine, a monthly publication from Scripps Howard, serves as the medical crossroads where top local physicians bring patients the latest news about treatment, technology, and medicine. Associate Publisher – Elizabeth Williams Editor – Ginger H. Porter Feature Editor – Holli W. Haynie Creative Director – Jada Thompson Account Executive - Mary Newman For more information on how to advertise [...]
Continue reading...26. May 2009
You Don’t Have to Live With Lower Back Pain
“I am in constant pain. I can’t get any relief at all. I can’t sleep, and I’m tired all day long. I have lost all sense of enjoyment of my life. My husband and I are having problems now, and the kids have had to depend on themselves and their friends’ parents more and more [...]
Continue reading...26. May 2009
Recognizing Reflux: From Symptoms to Treatment
Approximately 10 to 20 percent of people have symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) on at least a weekly basis. Symptoms occur when stomach acid enters back into the esophagus, the tube carrying food from the mouth into the stomach. Common symptoms of GERD include burning behind the breastbone or regurgitation of acidic tasting liquid into [...]
Continue reading...26. May 2009
The Real Cost of Tooth and Gum Disease
Most people know that maintaining oral health is vital in achieving overall health. Studies continue to reveal why we should pay close attention to the health of our teeth and gums. This research proves the link between periodontal disease and these common diseases: Heart Disease: The incidence of heart disease is about twice as high in [...]
Continue reading...26. May 2009
A Common Cause of Painful, Numb Hands:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The median nerve supplies sensation to the thumb, index and middle fingers, and controls thumb movements. As the nerve enters the hand, it passes through a tight area bounded by small wrist bones and a tough tissue band – the [...]
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29. May 2009
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