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Mine is the only branch of science where there is an “alternative”. Who wants to fly in a plane built by “alternative aeronautical engineers”? Who wants to trust their car’s brakes designed by “alternative automobile engineers”? And yet… Many of my Mosman patients seek out and subscribe to “alternative medicine”. “Just a GP” talks about alternative medicine this week. If you have a question for him, contact him. Australians spend $3.5 billion on alternative therapies each year, the equivalent of what they spend on pharmaceuticals. If the drug proves effective in rigorous and extensive clinical trials, it becomes part of…
Self-care is important, but do you know what it looks like? “I can’t seem to find the time to take care of myself.” “I wouldn’t know where to start.” “I feel selfish even talking about this.” These are some of the things we might say to ourselves or hear from others when the topic of self-care comes up. But not taking good care of ourselves can leave us demotivated and burned. article continues after ad Take a vacation, for example. Too few of us take time off, even when we deserve it. Americans are half as likely to take a…
This analysis of claims data estimates that six in ten people with private health insurance – or about 100 million people – have used at least one covered preventive service at no extra cost thanks to a provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) over the past year. a typical year before the COVID-19 pandemic (2018). The provision that requires most private health plans to cover many preventive services without any cost sharing for their enrollees is being challenged in federal court. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas found in September that aspects of the requirement…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Eating healthy is one of those necessary topics to talk about, but it’s really hard. Especially if you have fitness or health goals.Consume a certain amount of calories per day, whether that means reducing the amount you eat or adding more. It’s hard, especially when we’re all so used to our routines of what we like to eat.March is National Nutrition Month. Although this may seem a bit trite, given that it is still a topic that is talked about a lot, it is important to have this dialogue.”We should all enjoy the food we eat.…
Alexandria, Virginia, November 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This GivingTuesday, Mental Health America, in partnership with the Hot Topic Foundation, will inspire generosity and shape the future of mental health with donations of up to 100,000 $. The Hot Topic Foundation’s matching gift sponsorship, now in its third year, has enabled 80,000 people to benefit from Mental Health America’s anonymous mental health screenings. In addition to sponsoring the game, Hot Topic is creating community and mental health learning opportunities in stores and on social media. More than 5.1 million people use Mental Health America’s free online screenings each year to…
Skin care might be the most searched topic by women after weight loss, however, the information on the internet is only superficial because the ever-changing weather conditions in India, along with busy schedules, poor air quality and inequalities. lifestyles all play a vital role in determining skin health. This year, with Women’s Day and Holi, the festival of colors, falling on the same day, women should make healthy skin the holy grail rather than settling for ‘fair’ and ‘glass’ skin. “. Skincare Tips for Women’s Day: Here’s How to Discover the Secrets to Healthy Skin (Photo by Monstera on Pexels)…
If weight loss is one of your goals and you’re craving a quick snack, be wary. Research from 2023 suggests that, aside from fruit, snack preferences tend to skew toward energy-dense foods such as cookies, chips, and ice cream. And, overall, snacks can make up about 20% of your total daily calories, studies show. All those unhealthy snacks can very easily lead to weight gain.But don’t give up snacking! “Even as part of a well-balanced and proportioned daily diet, it is possible to enjoy treats and snacks,” explains Malina Malkani, RDNnutritionist and author of Simple and safe baby-led weaning. Mini-meals…
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Nasal sprays containing a drug-free aqueous gel emulsion or essential oils appear to help relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitisas shown by two studies presented at AAAAI 2023. In the first study, a single dose of the drug-free thixotropic nasal spray AM-301 significantly reduced symptoms triggered by grass pollen (n = 36; least squares mean change in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS), –1.09 points, 95 percent confidence interval (CI), –1.65 to –0.54; p