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Are There Any Natural Acne Treatments that Actually Work?(41)
Are there any natural acne treatments that actually work? Actually, there are a few that I’ve recommended over the years that have really worked for my patients and help in reducing acne, inflammation and breakouts. One natural acne treatment that I really love is Tea Tree oil. Tea Tree Oil is oil that is derived ...
Had a Bad Day? Don’t Feed Your Feelings!
Whenever I am stressed out, I just want to eat. Why do people eat so much during times of stress? You just broke up with your boyfriend and now you have a new best friend: Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Studies have shown that 85% of people eat more when they are stressed out. One ...
How Can I Sleep Tight When Bedbugs Might, In Fact, Bite!?
How can I sleep tight knowing that the bed bugs might, in fact, bite? This is definitely something worth losing sleep over. Bed bugs are biting in record numbers as of lately. Bed bug infestations are up 500% across the United States. An article in USA Today states, “In New York alone, the New York ...
Stand Up For Your Life!
Is it true that sitting can shorten my lifespan? I sit all day long at a computer. What can I do? I don’t want to die! Stand Up For Your Life! According to a fourteen year study done last year by the American Cancer Society, the more you sit, the shorter your life span. ...
Should I Use Ice or Heat For Muscle Spasms?
I work in construction and have chronic muscle spasms. Should I use ice or heat to help ease the pain? This is actually one of the most common questions I hear in my practice and here’s my rule of thumb: If you have a new trauma where there is swelling involved, use ice for 48 ...
Is Starfruit Safe to Eat?
What Is Star fruit? Is it safe to eat? Star fruit (also known as carambola) is a tropical fruit native to Indonesia, grown here out of Florida and Hawaii. It is a beautiful fruit, when you slice it, it looks like a star, and has a flavor very similar to that of a pineapple. Star ...
My Teenage Son Has Breasts!
My son is 15 and has fatty breasts. He is so self-conscious about this that he doesn’t even want to go outside. Why does he have large breasts and what can be done about it? This is a pretty interesting question. It sounds like your son has gynecomastia, a condition commonly found in teenage males. ...
Help! They Call Me Skinny-Bones! I Need to Bulk-up!
I have listened to your show and you offer great advice on losing weight and trimming down, however, what advice can you give us skinny folks who have a hard time gaining weight? I’m 5’9 and I weigh only 125 pounds. Help! There is so much emphasis put on weight loss in today’s culture that ...
Stop Snoring! I Can’t Get Any Sleep!
My husband snores like he is sawing wood and this keeps me up all night. Do you have any hints to stop this madness? Snoring is the noisy breathing through the open mouth during sleep that causes vibration to the soft palette in the back of the throat. It is usually caused by conditions that ...
The Best of Ask the Doctor – Facts and Myths Concerning Your Health
In this episode of To Your Good Health Radio Dr. Friedman put to rest some common myths about your health concerns. Will reading in poor light cause you to go blind? What about the saying, “Feed a cold, starve a fever?” Is chicken soup really good for you when you are under the weather? Does ...