Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | January 14, 2009
Chicken Soup to the rescue
It's the flu season and so many people are down with this debilitating malady. They are so coughing, sneezing, breathing via the mouth and just looking droopy all day long.
Unfortunately, many of us still go to work at some point during the suffering...
Small changes count
Simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to health. Take, for instance, the issue of omega-3 fatty acids and heart health. The research shows that adding only two servings per week of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids to the diet...
Men who suffer with headaches
One of the top 10 reasons for visiting a general practitioner is severe headaches. Most of us have headaches occasionally, but some people have severe headaches almost daily. The most common headaches are caused by tension...
No-period birth control pills
A friend of mine recently expressed concern about some of the new oral contraceptive pills being sold on the United States market. There are new pills which involve no periods or very few periods in a year. She was concerned about the manipulation of the female...
Exercising in the heat and cold
As the season changes, the body adapts to the environment. Being aware of your body's response to the changing conditions helps you to continue enjoying life without compromising your safety. The temperature is milder now for instance and some of my regular readers...
